I have been hiring fresh MBAs from top business schools for over a decade now.
For most of these graduates, some traits are a given - high IQ, motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, etc.
So, what differentiates the best from the rest?
Anecdotally, and at the risk of over simplifying, I would say that a good predictor of performance and success in early to mid stages of career for these high performers is: coachability.
The ones who overtime differentiate themselves are people who are good at:
✅ Observing and taking cues from their immediate operating environment
✅ Seeking feedback - proactively - from their key stakeholders
✅ Finding 1-2 mentors within the organization who can guide/coach them without any vested interest
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