In the fall of 2015, I attended a Fellows’ Seminar in Yale University and was at a lecture delivered by Gregory J. Fleming; a visiting Lecturer at Yale University. Gregory was the then President of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and also Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
It was an interesting lecture as Gregory (Greg) shared about his career, the difficulties he encountered on his way to the top and how from all his career learnings, he came up with his Top 10 Career Management advice.
Here they are in the order explained by Greg:
- Manage Your Career Yourself
Own it, work at it, be proactive
- Take Risks
Take big jumps if opportunities arise, success is often associated with some risks
- Be Patient
Focus on being the best you can be to achieve great results over time
- Work For Great people
You need to constantly push the envelope and great people will help you stay fresh and challenge you daily
- Develop A Code Of Ethics and Stick With It
Do not compromise on a single thing or situation, “act as if what you are doing will be on the front page of the newspaper the next day”
- Pursue Excellence
Carpe Diem, this is your life, be full of energy and never stop learning
- Treat Everyone With Respect
Say thank you
- Remember Why You Are Here
Clients are our focus
- Think Big
Do great things, go big or go home mentality
- Expect To Win
Michael Jordan wanted the ball late in games, he expected good things to happen, individuals like Michael have a higher percentage of good performances and results because of a strong winning mentality
Agreed?