Owning Your Development and Readiness One of the greatest misconceptions I have seen over the past twenty-five years is the belief that personal and professional growth is synonymous with upward mobility or promotion and there is a clearly defined map that leads to that end. In my experience, this is a very narrow view that frequently leads to frustration and disappointment. Today I’m hoping to open a dialogue around a more healthy and effective mindset and set of actions centered around personal ownership, internal development and increasing readiness. Employee-Driven, Leader-Guided At the core is the critical realization that each of us is in control of our development and growth. We are in the driver’s seat at all times. Attempts to give others control is just choosing to have nobody steer. No one else can completely know or fully comprehend our goals and aspirations. No one else can learn and take action for us. At best, our leaders and other key stakeholders ...