From Fortune:

In the cutthroat world of corporate climbing, Mars Food & Nutrition president, Shaid Shah, advises against obsessing over your next job title. Instead, focus on learning and growing beyond career hierarchy.

Shah joined Mars in 2007 and worked his way to the helm of the Food & Nutrition division. He believes that finding what energizes you beyond a linear career path is more important than pursuing hierarchical growth.

Pret’s CEO Pano Christou shares similar advice of not dreaming too big with your head in the clouds. Instead, he suggests excelling in your current role without shortcutting others, which swiftly led to his promotions from manager to CEO.

Shah and Christou both exemplify the advice they offer. Shah continues to seek opportunities to learn and grow as a leader, while Christou always focused on doing his best in his current role before moving up the ladder. Both have found success from their approach.

To mimic Christou, Shah advises to focus your time on personal development, learn from feedback, and grow as a human being and professional. Never stop learning to keep improving.



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