""I always wanted this job -- I worked towards it," he said. "If you want to climb the ladder, you've got to try things that are outside your comfort zone, which I certainly have. That means I've made mistakes along the way.""
""Have a long-term vision, but grab the opportunity in front of you," he said. "The young people I meet who can do that are incredibly impressive.""
Gartner predicts that 20% of companies will flatten organizational structures using AI through 2026, eliminating more than half of current middle-management positions. Remaining management roles will face intensified competition, so candidates must find ways to stand out. Persistence and learning from mistakes build credibility and experience for leadership. Trying tasks outside one’s comfort zone accelerates growth and produces valuable lessons. Ongoing learning and adaptability are crucial in the rapidly changing AI era. Candidates should maintain a long-term vision while seizing immediate opportunities. Some organizations run programs to bring younger people into challenge-focused development.
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