The Career Builder's Podcast

You're Not Too Old, You're Not Too Young!

Episode Summary

Ageism stunts the growth of a lot of career builders along the way. Looking at both sides of the coin reveals what really counts in a career: the way you deliver value.

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

• You're not too old and not too young in your career
• Ageism and how it can hold you back
• Value is not age related
• How technology plays into ageism
• Stereotypes are not the rule
• How you can be an exception
• Using empathy and compassion to others' worldview
• How to overcome the stereotype
• "Other people's view of us is not the truth"
• Are you willing to continue to learn?
• The importance of being open and adaptable to change
• Book: Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
• The true definition of entitlement
• Beginning your career and feeling too young
• How asking questions and trying things and failing can help you
• Confidence is key
• Focus less on your lack of experience
• Don't be afraid to fail
• Intergenerational perspectives are important and help drive innovation
• You have value, are you willing to see it?
• Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/23/magazine/old-masters-at-top-of-their-game.html