The foundation of a million dollar career is your ability to be so valuable and knowledgeable that people need you more than you need them.

You don’t have to be the CEO to have this advantage - you just need to master your craft, show that you’re an asset and position yourself strategically to use your voice when it matters.

In this edition of the Million Dollar Careers, Rob Houghton and I discuss how to become THE guy or gal in the organization, and how it supercharges your career.

You want to be the expert, you want to be the person people come to when they need something, and that’s where you get your freedom. -Craig Picken

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

• The power of thinking differently Being willing to go against the grain and “red team” is highly valuable, but how do you do it without upsetting the team dynamic?
• How to build up your mental acuity Making great decisions is key to a successful career, but how do we build that skill?
• How to become an indispensable resource How do you find and own a valuable corner to dominate in your industry or company?

Learn More About Your Host:

Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.

Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.