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How to tell if your job is limiting your potential | Josh Bersin for Big Think+

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“The simplest, most powerful way to reinforce work, not jobs, is to ask people to do something different.”

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Most careers are built on a widely -held assumption: climb the ladder, earn the title, wait for the promotion. But what if that traditional model no longer leads to reliable growth?

HR researcher and author Josh Bersin explains why the traditional idea of a job is outdated and how breaking free from it unlocks growth for both individuals and organizations.

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About Josh Bersin:

Josh Bersin is an analyst, author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. He studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and the broad talent technology market. He is often cited as one of the leading HR and workplace industry analysts in the world.

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