I learned very early in my professional life that there are two paths to career success. Become an expert at one specific thing. Or master a few skills and leverage them simultaneously. The second option is working for me. Becoming a “skills-powered” professional is how I can survive the future of work. The “narrow expert” path doesn’t work for everyone. New research from McKinsey shows that 44% of Americans want to switch careers, but nearly half say their biggest obstacle is a lack of skills. The biggest skills gap isn’t a lack of technical knowledge; it’s a lack of adaptability. Employers want people who learn fast, wear different hats, and solve cross-functional problems.

In short, they want generalists.

Just be enough

You don’t need to be everything. You just need to be enough of m

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