ABSTRACT
This chapter highlights emotional intelligence, passion for learning, risk comprehension, and an innovative mindset as crucial levers in forging a pathway to success. It also signals the value of heeding life lessons, like punctuality, given a career was almost extinguished on “day one” upon arriving late to an induction session. The chapter highlights the importance of the message from Walt Disney, “It's kind of fun to do the impossible'. Business skills are vital to success of governance, risk, compliance, and assurance professionals in the modern business world. Learning an industry from ground up can help to launch a successful career through well-rounded grassroots experience, though an untrained teenager carrying a pistol is unlikely to fit within contemporary risk tolerance levels. Business leaders should recognize the value of supporting entry-level employment programs as people on programs often bring a fresh energy, enthusiasm, and a thirst for learning that often rubs off on the organization's core of experienced veterans on the team.
