Gem from around the (PM) world - Vol 59
The One Trait That Separates Doers from Dreamers - High Agency
Hi
Happy Friday !
Last week I shared a Gem about Agentic AI.
Let’s do a 360 now.
This week’s GEM is for personal growth. I came across this web site which has this long article on the topic of high agency.
What is High Agency?
High agency means taking ownership, finding a way forward even when the path isn’t clear, and refusing to wait for perfect conditions. It’s about seeing problems as challenges, not roadblocks — and acting decisively to solve them.
If you are a founder or hiring manager, you want high agency people to work for you.
If you are a contributor, you want to add immense value by being high agency.
As I look back into my career, the moments where I shone were of high agency i.e. I took ownership, did not ask permission, and focused on the North Star results.
This essay does a wonderful job of explaining what is high agency.
Share it with your colleagues, family and friends.
Article Link
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