I know guy who couldn’t write basic code but still cracked campus placements by cheating. Thought they’d be exposed after joining. Instead: promotions, awards, career growth. Entry is hard but Survival is easier than we think.

Years ago, I hired a killer Director of Finance and Ops. He was a hard charger, high potential guy. I was lucky to land him. But I also knew if I didn't show him career growth, he'd be gone in two years for something with more headroom. He ended up as COO and stayed for seven years. He grew with the company and was a huge part of our success. When you hire someone ambitious, be cautious about handing them the final title, full scope, and full team on day one. Bring them in as Director or VP. Increase their scope as they prove they're great. After a few years, a C-level title can be on the table. High-drive employees are up or out. They have options. Before you bring one on, you need to have a plan for where their career can go inside your company (and save the C-level titles for after they've proven themselves).

I turned 23 this year, so I’m in the unusual position of having close friends who are recent college grads while also running a large company. Friends often ask me for career advice, and these are my top 5 recommendations: 1. Growth — the largest contributor to your career growth is the company's growth. Choose companies with strong revenue traction and growth. 2. Market — choose a company that is a market leader in a market that is small today, but has the potential to be > $100B / year market. This creates durable long-term growth and is the opportunity to build a $1T company. 3. Talent density — working with smart people will accelerate your learning velocity. However, IQ alone is insufficient if they lack revenue growth and market growth. 4. Intensity — if you choose a company for work-life balance, that will strongly correlate with companies less likely to grow quickly and gain market share. 5. Compounding — pick well and focus on growing your career and equity there over 5+ years. None of the most successful people are job hoppers.

Countries with the Best Opportunities in the World 1. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2. 🇸🇪 Sweden 3. 🇩🇰 Denmark 4. 🇳🇴 Norway 5. 🇫🇮 Finland 6. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 7. 🇩🇪 Germany 8. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 9. 🇮🇸 Iceland 10. 🇦🇹 Austria 11. 🇮🇪 Ireland 12. 🇸🇬 Singapore 13. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 14. 🇧🇪 Belgium 15. 🇨🇦 Canada 16. 🇦🇺 Australia 17. 🇯🇵 Japan 18. 🇫🇷 France 19. 🇳🇿 New Zealand 20. 🇰🇷 South Korea - Based on career growth, education, quality of life, economic opportunity, innovation, and business environment. Source: U.S. News & World Report

According to a new survey, 41% of job seekers report having no interest in becoming managers. Only 30% expect to move into leadership roles this year. Instead, many are prioritizing skill development, flexibility and alternative career paths over formal authority. The findings suggest a broader redefinition of career growth, one that no longer centers on managing people as the primary measure of success. So, what’s driving this shift? Learn more here:

According to a new survey, 41% of job seekers report having no interest in becoming managers. Only 30% expect to move into leadership roles this year. Instead, many are prioritizing skill development, flexibility and alternative career paths over formal authority. The findings suggest a broader redefinition of career growth, one that no longer centers on managing people as the primary measure of success. So, what’s driving this shift? Learn more here:

According to a new survey, 41% of job seekers report having no interest in becoming managers. Only 30% expect to move into leadership roles this year. Instead, many are prioritizing skill development, flexibility and alternative career paths over formal authority. The findings suggest a broader redefinition of career growth, one that no longer centers on managing people as the primary measure of success. So, what’s driving this shift? Learn more here: