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Many of the career conversations that I have are with people on the verge of a big decision. Usually, that decision is between different job opportunities; whether it’s a new hire engineer deciding which team to join, or someone who wants a change from their current role and is evaluating other options. In these situations, my first question to them is always the same: “What is your Northstar?” By “Northstar” I mean: someone’s ideal, ultimate professional destination — basically where you aspire to be in the long-term. If I were to draw your Northstar it would look something like this: I’ll ask the question directly to you: What is your Northstar? Try completing the sentence “One day, I want to be…” For example, you might say: One day I want to be …. Having a clear Northstar for the future makes it easier to make decisions in the present. If you are deciding between different job options, it is important to evaluate each opportunity against your Northstar. Easier said than done, of cou

Product Product Management Productivity Leadership Your Northstar Naomi Gleit 4 min read · May 9, 2022 -- 6 Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Many of the career conversations that I have are with people on the verge of a big decision. Usually, that decision is between different job opportunities; whether it’s a new hire engineer deciding which team to join, or someone who wants a change from their current role and is evaluating other options. In these situations, my first question to them is always the same: “What is your Northstar?” By “Northstar” I mean: someone’s

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