Your Buyback Plan
Reader, I didn’t go after the job of a lifetime. After nearly 19 years at Martha Stewart, my boss of six years resigned to join a competitor. I assumed I’d step into her role—the job I had been working towards for years. I was ready, more than qualified. BUT, I didn’t go for it. I didn’t raise my hand. I didn’t tell them there was no better person for the job. I convinced myself to avoid the risk. I let self-doubt sabotage the possibility...questioning my capabilities and thoughts of getting...