A Guide for New Leaders: Guardrail Your Career With R.I.S.C.

Abstract

Four career hazards to avoid–don't take your eyes off R.I.S.C. You are the primary individual responsible for your career. It is yours. You inhabit your career from your student years to your wisdom years, and whether you are taking your first steps, full of potential, or are a giant in the industry, there are 4 aspects of work you should never neglect as a leader, or follower, because the consequence of failure is high. Do what you can to avoid failures in R.I.S.C.: regulatory, integrity, safety, and core purpose. Problems in these areas change career paths and will often mean a setback and “negative headlines” about you. If results go wrong in 1 of these 4 areas, you could find you are affected, having fewer options and decreased ability to lead. The impact of failure in these 4 areas is likely to be greater and recovery more difficult than failures in any other area. Four career hazards to avoid–don't take your eyes off R.I.S.C. You are the primary individual responsible for your career. It is yours. You inhabit your career from your student years to your wisdom years, and whether you are taking your first steps, full of potential, or are a giant in the industry, there are 4 aspects of work you should never neglect as a leader, or follower, because the consequence of failure is high. Do what you can to avoid failures in R.I.S.C.: regulatory, integrity, safety, and core purpose. Problems in these areas change career paths and will often mean a setback and “negative headlines” about you. If results go wrong in 1 of these 4 areas, you could find you are affected, having fewer options and decreased ability to lead. The impact of failure in these 4 areas is likely to be greater and recovery more difficult than failures in any other area.