When people start to get deeper into their careers, they often start to think about the impact they’re having and the kind of legacy they might leave behind when they eventually come to retire.
And, with many people retiring earlier, it’s a great thing to begin thinking about this sooner than later. With this in mind, let’s dive into what securing a positive career legacy might look like for you.
Take Calculated Risks in Your Career
For starters, it’s important to think about how you generally approach your career. If you’re too cautious and you never take any risks, you’re probably not going to do anything memorable that people will look back on in the future.
But if you take risks and you’re willing to break new ground in a calculated way, you’ll make breakthroughs in your industry that people won’t be able to ignore.
Establish an Inclusive Work Environment
Establishing a more inclusive work environment and an approach to your career, in general, will definitely be something that’s important. It’s important in the here and now but you’ll also create a business that’s prepared for the future and that makes the most of all the talent that’s out there.
This is just one example of how you can be more forward-thinking and progressive in running a business, your department, or simply you, as your own brand.
Make a Succession Plan if You’re a Business Owner
If you own your business and you want to make sure that it’s in good shape by the time you pass it on to the next person, it might be a good idea to start making a succession plan of some sort.
When you have one of those in place, it becomes a lot easier for you to feel comfortable with the future of the business, even after you retire. And that’s always going to be a big part of your legacy. Wouldn’t you agree?
Pass on Your Skills to the Next Generation
One way in which you can leave a legacy is by passing on what you know. We all have knowledge and skills that we’ve picked up through doing our jobs for many years. So why not pass on that expertise and experience to people who are just starting out in the world of work?
For example, if you work in an office, you can mentor new recruits. If you’re an experienced trucker, you could transition to being a truck driver trainer to pass on those skills. Whatever your industry may be, there is someone ready and willing to learn what you have to share and teach.
Publish What You’ve Learned
Finally, if you feel like you’ve got a lot to pass on and you want to do more than mentoring someone in your workplace, you might want to go as far as writing about your experiences and career journey. You may consider a book, a blog, published articles, etc.
Final Thoughts
So if you want to make sure that you make a positive impact on your niche and leave a positive legacy for the people that come after you, you might want to start thinking about some of the ideas discussed above. Each of them will help you to secure that legacy you’re looking for.
What else would you add to this list?
