Over my career I’ve had many proud moments. There are days where I feel like I’ve done some great work. But in retrospect, you look at the pinnacle moments and over time they all look about the same.
Success to me comes in different shapes and sizes. It’s not always about the big moments, the big customer wins. Sometimes it can be how we pulled together as a team to create a great presentation, a great deal. It can be complex and sometimes painful to get there. But when we do, that’s success. It’s satisfying to see 10 or 20 people contributing and doing a fantastic job together.
Find Your Niche
Success at Hitachi Vantara is driven by collaboration. Our ecosystem is not simple, there are many components – from sales, contracting, to marketing, no one person has all the skills. We all bring something different to the table and that’s where great value is realized. My key advice: be highly skilled at something you’ve always done. People who are generally successful know how to get good at something, from there they can figure out how to make that bigger and broader by bringing people together. That’s a crucial skill that can help you succeed anywhere.
Don’t Be Trapped by a Point in Time
One thing I’ve learnt and always leaned into over the years: the person you are at any time in your career does not define the person you want to be. If I go back to when I was 18, I would never have predicted I’d be on this path. Nor would I have predicted that I’d be rejected for partnership when I was at Arthur Anderson. Failures do not define who you are and how you’ll progress in the future. You must figure out what you need to get better at and go out and do it.
There is a massive amount of talent within you. Your job is to develop yourself, working out your core skill and apply. What might be a challenge today, might be easier in the future. Don’t let yourself be trapped in a vision at a point in time. Because there’s always room to grow.
Life at Hitachi Vantara
Hear from our employees all over the world about the goals they’ve achieved, their career journeys and
how life at Hitachi Vantara makes a difference.
I have found a passion in giving back to others and helping people find their voice.
Kate Vance
Sr. Manager, Culture Communications
Louisville, United States
When I heard that there was a Mental Health First Aid initiative at Hitachi Vantara, I immediately wanted to get involved
Greg Mason
Professional Development Program Manager
Denver, United States
One of the most valuable aspects of working at Hitachi is the opportunity to collaborate with other designers from various fields through workshops, meetings, and other channels. The insights and knowledge gained from such interactions have been invaluable, especially for those with a passion for design like me.
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