Do you work for someone who is your junior? Statistics say that this describes a number of leaders in Corporate America. Don’t get me wrong, its no sin to be further along than your boss. But the danger comes when you’ve outgrown your boss. Growth should be paramount to your boss and you, and I’m not talking about a performance appraisal engagement.
Leaders that have decided (it always comes down to decisions) to stop growing, create environments that are extremely dormant. Leaders that are growing, conversely, create environments of discovery and innovation. Sadly most organizations don’t realize they have this issue until very late in the game.
If you’re a boss and find that you’ve stop growing, wake up! If you’re a leader (who is growing) working for someone who has stopped growing, consider your options.