When the process of growing out of a box starts, you definitely will meet with resistance, this can come in many ways: criticism, hampered growth etc. I have learnt the best way to deal with this is not to create another level of resistance – it would become like a tug of war and the stronger or more powerful party will surely win but to chart my own path in a beautiful and amazing win-win situation.
In aspiring to be the very best at what you do in and out of the office, it is so critical that you understand that you are responsible for you! This means that ‘the buck rests with you’- you cannot blame others for any failings, you must be ready to take responsibility. You must be responsible for your actions, acquiring knowledge, words, relationships, decisions etc.
In addition to the firm promoting growth through its existing policies and rewarding individual’s growth through promotions, leadership roles, project champions etc, an individual is very much responsible for their own growth and development within the firm and outside of the firm.
The acronym CARDS refers to managing your Composure and ensuring you keep the right kind of Attitude in your sphere of influence, these first two help you manage your Relationships and allows you to provide valuable advice exhibiting a Drive without prejudice or judgment which ultimately produces a Solutions minded individual and society.