tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post6903662141223210648..comments2024-03-17T00:13:44.599-07:00Comments on Marty Nemko: "I Want to Work in the Non-Profit Sector?"Marty Nemkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-8898213375427408202016-08-08T20:26:09.934-07:002016-08-08T20:26:09.934-07:00Everybody I know who is intelligent and made, as o...Everybody I know who is intelligent and made, as opposed to inherited a lot of money, has been an engineer or a doctor. Many people who I read about who have national influence are lawyers.<br /><br />I am not sure of the usefulness of lesser credentials, however.Maria Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011548114422637862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-90295386156638182912016-08-08T12:08:08.668-07:002016-08-08T12:08:08.668-07:00It could be self-employment, or rising to leadersh...It could be self-employment, or rising to leadership in the corporate, non-profit or government sectors.<br />Marty Nemkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-62637226103074339002016-08-08T11:24:16.297-07:002016-08-08T11:24:16.297-07:00Can you say more about rising to great heights wit...Can you say more about rising to great heights with soft skills? Do you mean moving into a management role?Office dronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-17667805095480253142016-08-08T09:59:24.375-07:002016-08-08T09:59:24.375-07:00It depends. You mention the key word "smart.&...It depends. You mention the key word "smart." What trumps all of those specific skills is a word that today has become "charged":" intelligence: that is, abstract reasoning, quick learning, nuanced communication, ability to think well on your feet, etc. If you're intelligent, you can rise to great heights with only soft skills. If your intelligence is mediocre, you need technical expertise, e.g., project management certification is an example. Marty Nemkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-82067430182214953312016-08-08T07:55:34.467-07:002016-08-08T07:55:34.467-07:00Marty, what advice might you have for smart young ...Marty, what advice might you have for smart young people who are good at "organization and detail-orientedness" but don't have many other skills? For example, would a project management certification be a good step?Office dronenoreply@blogger.com