Isn’t the top where you want to be?
I mean, don’t you want to be a, um…ah……STAR?
Don’t get hung up on that word, a star can mean anyone of a thousand different things to two thousand different people. All I want to say here is that I hope you’re shooting for the top. And if you are, there are some great insights here about what executives need to be aware of in order to move to the top levels.
How does this relate? In my opinion, if you are a working musician, you are just like a mid-level executive in a company. If you think across the entire music business, you’ll begin to see what I mean. You might not even be making a lot of money, but the business cannot be run without you and all the other working musicians.
Now, just like in a big corporation, some people move out of those middle ranks and move to the top. In talking about how that happens, this article has some great points for you too:
Here’s the first sentence paraphased: “You may be an outstanding musician, but making the move to stardom needs careful preparation and an honest look at your skills and leadership style.”
Here are some more excellent points:
–often it is the individuals themselves who cause the career stall by
failing to appreciate and understand the different skill sets, behaviours and
mindsets needed to continue to be successful at the top. Limited self-belief can
also be a reason for career plateaus.
–Start with honest self-assessment; how self-aware are you, and of how
other people see you?
–Be constantly learning.
–Is your work environment conducive to the growth and personal development
that you aspire to?
There are many more too. Enjoy!
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