138 | Mark Jetsy | How to Adapt and Find Success in A Skill-Based Work Environment

In today’s show, Chris interviews leader and educator, Mark Jetsy. Mark is the Director of Excellence Squared Limited. After hearing his TedTalk, Chris got in touch with Mark to hear his thoughts on the rapidly-evolving education system of today.

You current skillsets are an asset as well as a liability in today’s times. As a new technology disrupts current systems and processes, Mark points out that it is important to disengage and quickly learn a new skill. How well you adapt yourself to this fast-changing scenario often makes the difference between success and failure. 

What follows is an interesting discussion on how an increasingly skill-based work environment is impacting our mind-sets. How can you constantly improve your skills in this just-in-time education system? Have students started questioning the value of a college degree that is resulting in diminished financial rewards? 

So, how can you accelerate your learning and ensure that you stay on the top of your game? Mark strongly recommends having an accountability partner who can push you to perform at your highest level. Particularly, Mark points out that as you rise higher through your corporate ranks, this becomes even more critical as you have fewer less people pushing back on you.  

Mark also shares that a pyramid model of ascension is now passé. If the organizations of today wish to attract the best and the brightest, they need to adopt a purpose-driven model. 

What did Mark have to change about himself as he went from being a student to being a value creator? Topics discussed in this segment of the show include figuring out the right time to leverage, the importance of rigid discipline and time management.

We wrap up this show by sharing some crucial attributes that truly define a leader of tomorrow. We hope you enjoy this show!

 

Resources:

Mark Jesty’s TedTalk

ex2 Academy

Mark Jetsy’s LinkedIn

Student Works 

Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Chris’s Email