How have you defined success for your own career?

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Senior Executive Advisor in Software3 years ago

I believe that success is being strongly aligned with my Why and my passion. I am also a believer in Ikigai - the Japanese concept that means "A reason for being". I have a passion for helping others and improving human quality of life. So as long as I am doing something that I love and I get paid for that helps me pursue this passion, I consider that as success.

I have also created short term (1 - 3 years) and long term goals (aspirations), and work towards these as part of my life's journey, evaluating them every year to see if they still make sense to pursue or if I have to pivot. 

At the end of the day, I feel that if one is happy and excited doing the things that they do, and they are making a difference in someone's life in a positive way, then they are successful.

CIO in Manufacturing3 years ago

Leveraging the Core Business of the Organization coupled with empowering peers n coworker to claim we did it …

CEO in Software3 years ago

I’m not the career planner type. My success has come from enjoying what I do and helping others rise along with me. Many of my favorite points in life were not associated with when I was being paid the most, but rather where I felt I could do the most good work. I also never take jobs for companies whose product, service or philosophy doesn’t fit my opinion of “a company worth working for”. 

Director of IT in Services (non-Government)3 years ago

I've measured (and continue to measure) my success in multiple ways:
1. The success of those around me/those which I directly lead and mentor
2. Continued meaningful growth and challenge in my direct role
3. The success and growth of the organization and efforts I contribute to
4. Compensation that aligns with the level of effort I provide

CIO in Finance (non-banking)3 years ago

increasing level of responsibility coupled with increasing compensation.

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