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Series 01: Work in Progress

10 Takeaways from a 'Work in Progress' (or, how to build a career)
Summary reflections from a 10-part series on my 12 years at Privia Health, evolving as an early startup employee to $2B public company executive. [Work…
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Luck: Things worked out for me, so they should for you too
When reflecting back on our life, “was I lucky (or unlucky)?" turns out to be one of the most important questions to ask ourselves. [Work in Progress…
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On Quitting (when it’s unclear whether to quit)
When it comes to quitting, sometimes there are blaring red signs. But usually, there is a lot of gray… and your choice is unclear. [Work in Progress…
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How to stay out of their box (in your career)
The world is desperate to put you into a box and most of us are more than willing to comply. Here's how to stay out of their box. [Work in Progress…
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Early Stage Innovation: What it’s like at the beginning
Everyone tries to copy innovation after the fact. But the key to innovation is understanding the beginning, not the end. [Work in Progress: Part 07]
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Stage Fright: The wrong company stage will crush you
You are probably better suited for one specific company stage. Yet most people overlook this critical factor when choosing their work. [Work in…
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In the Clutch: Seizing high leverage career moments
In sports, we call certain players “clutch” because they execute in the most important moments. So too, will you be remembered (or not) for your clutch…
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Why you probably have a low leverage career (and how to create more leverage)
Career Leverage is like having a catapult to launch you forward, while everyone else is marching steadily forward (or for some, pulled backward). [Work…
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Fluidity: How to continually reinvent yourself (in a world of change)
The world’s instability requires us to respond with fluidity: an ability to flow easily and continually reinvent ourselves in a river of change. [Work…
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Committed: How to give a damn about your work
We are surrounded by conditional people, who need to “be engaged” or receive the whip of stimulation to get moving. But we unlock the best in life when…
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From early startup to $2B public company, what 12 years at Privia Health taught me
I joined as the 6th employee of a small, ambitious startup called Privia Health, with an entry level title. 12 years later, I left as an executive of a…
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