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Career strategies, Networking, analysis, career growth, job search, thinking
Career strategies, Networking, analysis, career growth, job search, thinking Entries from September 13, 2009 - September 19, 2009
Paralysis by Analysis: The Challenge of Going from Being an Analytical to a Visionary Leader
By Don Straits , Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:15PM
Don Straits , Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:15PM Analytical thinkers represent a resource and value that is truly extraordinary to our society. They encompass a wide variety of careers from accountants to auditors to actuaries to programmers to market research statisticians to research scientists and many others. Their contributions to our society are priceless from sophisticated software programs to wonder drugs. Every day we enjoy the benefits they have created without ever realizing where they came from.
As a career strategist, I never cease to admire their intelligence and focus. When an analytical wants me to help guide their career into a leadership role, I face an enormous challenge. Sometimes their greatest strengths become a liability in their attempt to transition to a leadership role.