EP 3130 Stop waiting for a company to manage your career for you—they won’t. This episode breaks down the hard-won lessons from the Baby Boomer generation to show you how to pivot from a "loyal employee" to the CEO of your own professional life.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Hard-won career wisdom from the Boomer generation.
00:18 – Meet Jeff Altman: The "Big Game Hunter" and source of these career lessons.
00:46 – Lesson 1: The Myth of Security – Comparing the "Boomer Promise" of loyalty to the modern reality of self-reliance.
01:57 – Lesson 2: Career Red Flags – Real-world stories of "lazy loyalty" and ignoring the signs of stagnation.
03:29 – Lesson 3: Are You the CEO of Your Career? – Taking back control and managing your professional growth like a business.
04:32 – Stretch Yourself: The importance of seeking excellence over perfection.
04:52 – Lesson 4: Becoming Invisible – The "Danger Zone" of becoming an interchangeable cog in the corporate machine.
05:32 – The Power of Networking: Why 70–85% of jobs are found through connections.
06:13 – Lesson 5: Adapt or Be Left Behind – Staying relevant in a rapidly evolving workplace.
07:04 – Conclusion: The ultimate self-assessment—would you promote yourself?

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