I observed that day an almost schizophrenic behavior from an obviously bright and well-educated professional. I have seen it in myself and witnessed it in thousand s of people - we tie our entire self worth into what we do and not on who we are. This archaic notion of binding our self-worth into a job tittle needs abandon. The velocity of change is so great that a college-educated person entering the workforce is expected to change jobs 20 times over the course of their lives and careers six times. We must fully accept the responsibility for our own development and embrace the onus for figuring out where and how we are going to utilize our unique talents.
Every organization desperately searches for people that can add real value.
With the confusion associated with change we have wonderful opportunities presented daily to create positions inside and outside our organizations that can achieve self-actualization. All any of us can hope for in transitory times is to have as many career options as possible. In order to advance your career you must do your job well but your career is your life, hopes and dreams. This is no dress rehearsal - start at this moment to make yourself a more valuable.