Conventional thinking around managing one’s career is mostly linear: more authority, more responsibility, more money. However, meaningful careers are not linear at all, but develop in stages. We will examine the four stages of an exceptional career. In each stage, there are key actions and progress to manage. How well you manage them will enable you to advance meaningfully and be successful.

Stage 1: Developing EXPERTISE and Taking Responsibility for Yourself

Stage 2: Developing RELATIONSHIPS and Taking Responsibility for Others

Stage 3: Developing LEADERSHIP and Taking Responsibility for Purpose

Stage 4: Developing AUTHENTICITY and Taking Responsibility for Your Unique Contribution