Why Technical Expertise Isn’t Enough in Workday Careers | Dr. Mickey Parsons

Most people do not stall because they lack technical skill. They stall because they never build what comes next. This episode breaks down why strong performers plateau, why great ICs often fail as managers, and why leadership starts long before the title.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - What are the Hard Skills needed to move your career?
• (00:01:09) - The Power of the Workplace Coach
• (00:02:05) - What Keeps Mickey Parsons Passionous?
• (00:05:34) - Independent Contractors: Building Trust with Executives
• (00:09:38) - The Workplace Coach
• (00:11:58) - Have You Transitioned From Being a Manager to a Vice President?
• (00:14:19) - assess yourself
• (00:17:41) - Have You Got What it Takes to Win at the Top?
• (00:19:25) - When Someone Promotes, Do You Have To Be Nice?
• (00:21:01) - What to Do When Your Manager Is Having a Change of Behavior
• (00:24:37) - Does Executive Coaching Help Managers?
• (00:28:13) - Top Executives: High Potential People
• (00:30:54) - What to Do About Struggles in the C-Suite?
• (00:33:01) - How to Keep Your Career on a Roll
• (00:37:38) - What Makes a Rate Leader So Special?
• (00:38:20) - What's the One Piece of Leadership Advice You've Got That's
• (00:40:13) - What's the Biggest Habit of Your Career?
• (00:42:20) - Mickey's One Song to Get You Fired Up
• (00:44:01) - Mickey Parsons on Working With Micro Businesses
• (00:45:24) - A Day in the Life of Leadership