Inspiring Moments with Shampi Venkatesh: Redefining Growth

Growth can be viewed as expanding upward through a corporate ladder, but this is not the only or best idea of growth. As Shampi Venkatesh said, “Growth is not necessarily vertical promotion. Growth is very much horizontal and lateral.” This defining statement, not only expands the mindset around growth and development opportunities, but also challenges conventional thinking about perceived promotion or advancement of growth. Growth can also mean developing new areas of skill, being open to new cross-functional roles, or engaging in personal growth and development beyond your resume and organizational role, that informs your whole professional identity.

In this high-paced work world, lateral growth, like shifting into a new discipline, engaging in mentoring relationships with peers, or even trying to develop the capability of communicating better with others, is just as important if not more important. All of these build flexibility, resilience, and sustainability in your career, personally & individually.

Shampi’s message is a valuable reminder that everyone’s growth journey does not have to be a straight upward line. The most meaningful growth sometimes may be the growth that crosses boundaries, or lines, that taps into new potential growth and opportunities.

Let’s value and celebrate all forms of growth! 

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