Strategize to Win by Carla A. Harris Summary
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Carla A. Harris, Obama's appointee to the National Women's Business Council, reveals how to strategically navigate career transitions with her groundbreaking "performance currency" and "relationship currency" concepts. Why do Fortune executives plan careers in five-year units? The answer transforms professional trajectories.
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Your Career as a Strategic Journey
Ever wondered why some professionals rise effortlessly while others remain stuck despite obvious talent? The secret lies not just in hard work, but in strategic career management. Carla Harris, a Wall Street powerhouse who broke glass ceilings at Morgan Stanley, reveals that careers today should be viewed as a series of modules - six to eight segments of roughly five years each - rather than a single linear path. This modular approach liberates you from finding the "perfect" career and allows for strategic pivots as industries evolve. When planning your next move, focus on identifying your preferred job content rather than specific positions. Ask yourself: If money were no object, how would you spend your days? What jobs contain this content? What skills do you need for these positions? Your natural inclinations provide valuable clues about suitable directions - if you thrived in team sports, consider roles that leverage collaborative skills; if art was your strongest subject, explore creative fields. This content-focused approach helps identify work that will be fulfilling regardless of specific titles.
Positioning Yourself as the Ideal Candidate
Building Your Professional Currency: Performance and Relationships
Effective Communication and Understanding Your Professional Profile
Strategic Career Planning and Advancement
Navigating Career Transitions and Organizational Change
Preparing for Future Success
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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