【商業智慧】奧巴馬：專注你想做的事，而非你想成為的人 Barack Obama：Worry about what you want to do, not who you want to be
Aneesh Raman曾於2011至2013年擔任前美國總統奧巴馬的演講稿撰寫人，他分享了奧巴馬給他的關鍵職業忠告：「專注你想做的事，而非你想成為的人。」
在奧巴馬從政前，他曾在芝加哥從事社區組織工作。奧巴馬未必一開始就想成為總統，但他希望以不同的方式建設社區。這種思維最終引領他成為國家領袖。
Raman建議，我們應該專注於工作所能帶來的影響以及實現目標所需的技能，而非夢想的職稱。了解不同的職位或僱主是否能幫你獲得那些技能，對於達到目標至關重要。
現時在LinkedIn擔任副總裁及勞動力專家的Raman指出，這條建議對於今天的年輕專業人士來說尤其重要，因為他們未來可能會擔任目前尚不存在的工作崗位。LinkedIn最近識別出2024年急速增長的職位，包括首席增長官和可持續性分析師等，許多職位在20年前都尚不存在。
他建議將職業生涯分為以下階段：
- 20至35歲，基於你的興趣、擅長的事和想要提升的領域學習各種技能。
- 35至45歲，運用你的技能處理專業領域的問題，這可以是特定領域或更廣泛的主題。
- 45歲或以後，思考你想對組織和世界帶來怎樣的影響。
Raman從CNN戰地記者到成為Facebook的經濟影響部主管，再到奧巴馬演講稿撰寫人。他強調，雖然職稱看似雜亂無章，但貫穿其中的圍繞經濟機會說故事及串聯不同持份者的技能。
Aneesh Raman, who served as a speechwriter for former U.S. President Barack Obama from 2011 to 2013, shared a key piece of career advice often imparted by Obama: "Worry on what you want to do, not who you want to be."
Before entering politics, Obama worked in community organizing in Chicago. He may not have initially aimed to become president, but he wanted to build communities differently. This mindset ultimately led him to become a national leader.
Raman suggests that we should focus on the impact our work can make and the skills needed to achieve our goals, rather than dreaming about job titles. Understanding whether different positions or employers can help you acquire those skills is crucial for reaching your goals.
Now serving as a vice president and workforce expert at LinkedIn, Raman notes that this advice is particularly pertinent for today's young professionals, who may eventually take on roles that do not yet exist. LinkedIn recently identified fast-growing jobs for 2024, including roles like chief growth officer and sustainability analyst, many of which didn’t exist 20 years ago.
He advises dividing one's career into the following phases:
- From 20 to 35, learn various skills based on your interests, what you’re good at, and areas you wish to improve.
- From 35 to 45, use your skills to address issues within your field of expertise, which could be a specific area or a broader theme.
- At age 45 and beyond, think about the impact you want to have on your organization and the world.
Raman has had a varied career, working as a CNN war correspondent, Head of Economic Impact at Facebook, and as an Obama speechwriter. He emphasizes that while job titles may seem chaotic, they are tied together by skills in storytelling and coalition building around economic opportunities.