{"id":7580,"date":"2020-08-07T18:12:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T22:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7580"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:48:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:48:25","slug":"next-level-executive-leadership-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/next-level-executive-leadership-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Next-Level Executive Leadership Training for Those Seeking a Master\u2019s Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is common to think of personal leadership growth as department-specific. One could assume that, given strong performance and a length of time at an organization, you may achieve promotions and move up the ranks of your department. You have a certain area of expertise, and the longer you camp out in Sales, Marketing, Accounting, or Human Resources, the more apt you\u2019ll be to gain recognition and bend the ear of decision-makers. Right? Well, it\u2019s not wrong, but it is a narrow-field view of the myriad opportunities that could be available if you think outside of your silo. Patience is certainly a virtue, and good things do come to those who wait, but this does not mean that you should limit yourself! Take the blinders off and consider what other forms of vertical career growth might be available to you.<\/p>\n

One of the most spectacular things you can do for your career is to become more diverse. Here is the key: the difference between managers and leaders is range of perspective.<\/em><\/strong> Accomplished managers are extremely good at what they do, and in fact, this is what they are valued for. However, the ceiling above the head of a manager who is satisfied in their walled niche, is lower than over a manager who envisions themselves more holistically positioned on the horizon of their organization. For instance, engage with these thought exercises:<\/p>\n