Alexandra Levit has released a new book called Blind Spots: The 10 Business Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe on Your New Path to Success. Levit is a former syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal and she is a frequent national media spokesperson on careers, getting a job and corporate life. She offers some timely and practical advise in her new book where she “debunks” 10 business myths that no longer enable you to quickly climb the corporate ladder (and keep your current job). These 10 myths include:
Myth #1: Overnight success is possible.
Myth #2: Controversy will propel your career.
Myth #3: Employers want you to be yourself.
Myth #4: Being good at your job trumps everything.
Myth #5: It’s best to climb the ladder as fast as possible.
Myth #6: You’ll get more money because you’ve earned it.
Myth #7: The problem isn’t you, it’s the organization.
Myth #8: You won’t get laid off, you’re too essential.
Myth #9: If only you could break out of Corporate America, everything would be perfect.
Myth #10: Do what you love and the money will follow.
She has a solid post on Tom Peters blog called Forget Overnight Success and Learn to Be Persistent. You’ll find some key excerpts below.