Tactfully Positioning Your Career

Navigating Corporate America is like playing a game of chess. It takes intention with your positioning. Not everyone contributes the same abilities to the cause as you navigate and prepare for the end game. Which is a good thing. You will need a variety of skills to get to where you're headed. Unfortunately many people come into Corporate America thinking they're playing checkers and don't understand when things don't work out for them. They may look down on you for playing by a separate set of rules. Even go as far as to say you're cheating, or brown nosing, and never stop to ask you for advice on how to improve. They don't understand the rules of whatever game you're playing, or see how knowing them allows you to gain the advantage of tactful positioning. It's not cheating. It's not a dirty word. Tactful career positioning will set you up for your desired end game. Don't be fooled into thinking you should be playing checkers, when you know full well it's a game of chess, and you're good at it.