Teams win when their individual members trust each other enough to prioritize team success over individual glory; paradoxically, winning as a team is… - Reid Hoffman

Yet it is possible — indeed, necessary — to extend this personalized approach to all employees using the tour of duty framework. As the world has become less stable, you can’t just rely on a few stars at the top to provide the necessary adaptability. Companies need entrepreneurial talent throughout the organization in order to respond to rapid changes.

Peter doesn’t believe in beating the competition, he believes in escaping it altogether — either by entering an emerging field with no natural competitors or by moving so quickly and decisively that competitors have no hope of catching up.

A good career plan accounts for the interplay of the three gears — your assets, your aspirations, and the market realities.