Comments on: The ladder isn't the only way up http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:32:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: I’m Not a Great Leader. Please Consider Praising Me Anyway. : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150158 I’m Not a Great Leader. Please Consider Praising Me Anyway. : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:26:57 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150158 [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...] [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...]

]]> By: The Most Important Part of Leadership Isn’t Leading at Personal PR http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150073 The Most Important Part of Leadership Isn’t Leading at Personal PR Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:47:58 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150073 [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...] [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...]

]]> By: Zinco http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134465 Zinco Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:15:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134465 We can’t deny completely the support of good corporate ladder for our career development but always corporate ladder is not essential for talented people to prove their Excellency. Hence, if you are smart and energetic, you might be better off working for yourself. You need to be confident and intelligent enough to show outstanding performance. I also agree that once you find an idea, use the time beforehand to learn the right skills. We can’t deny completely the support of good corporate ladder for our career development but always corporate ladder is not essential for talented people to prove their Excellency. Hence, if you are smart and energetic, you might be better off working for yourself. You need to be confident and intelligent enough to show outstanding performance. I also agree that once you find an idea, use the time beforehand to learn the right skills.

]]> By: Resona http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134229 Resona Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:44:50 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134229 Many companies prefer startups almost exclusively from very young people and it is a good opportunity for those freshers who are looking for a good entry level for their career development. Some cases it has proved that the corporate ladder is not essential for the most ambitious young people to establish them in the society. If you are confident, hard working and intelligent then one day you will be able to achieve your goal. All these show a clear picture that always corporate ladder is not necessary to move up. Many companies prefer startups almost exclusively from very young people and it is a good opportunity for those freshers who are looking for a good entry level for their career development. Some cases it has proved that the corporate ladder is not essential for the most ambitious young people to establish them in the society. If you are confident, hard working and intelligent then one day you will be able to achieve your goal. All these show a clear picture that always corporate ladder is not necessary to move up.

]]> By: Dan D. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-1930 Dan D. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:40:04 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-1930 From the article, ...recommends going to a small company “where you will usually be able to see first hand what each part of the company does. At a big company you won’t get such wide exposure.” Couldn't be more true. From the article, …recommends going to a small company “where you will usually be able to see first hand what each part of the company does. At a big company you won’t get such wide exposure.”

Couldn't be more true.

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