Becoming THE Guy or Gal: The True Million Dollar Career Advantage

<p>The foundation of a million dollar career is your ability to be so valuable and knowledgeable that people need you more than you need them.</p> <p>You don’t have to be the CEO to have this advantage - you just need to master your craft, show that you’re an asset and position yourself strategically to use your voice when it matters.</p> <p>In this edition of the Million Dollar Careers, Rob Houghton and I discuss how to become THE guy or gal in the organization, and how it supercharges your career.  </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">You want to be the expert, you want to be the person people come to when they need something, and that’s where you get your freedom. -Craig Picken</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode </p> <ul> <li>The power of thinking differently Being willing to go against the grain and “red team” is highly valuable, but how do you do it without upsetting the team dynamic? </li> <li>How to build up your mental acuity Making great decisions is key to a successful career, but how do we build that skill? </li> <li>How to become an indispensable resource How do you find and own a valuable corner to dominate in your industry or company?</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Learn More About Your Host:</p> <p>Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.</p> <p>Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined