Ep 10: Hard Work Isn’t Enough to Succeed in Corporate America
Show Notes
Hard Work Isn’t Enough | The Simple Trick to Achieve More Without Extra Effort
Jesús Salas, a venture capital investor, joins Ehis to talk about what it really takes to be seen in corporate America and why doing great work is only part of the story.
Raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and shaped by international experiences across Kenya, Nicaragua, and Chile, Jesús reflects on the unspoken rules of corporate culture: the importance of being known, not just being good. He shares the moment he realized top ratings weren’t enough to get promoted and how that awakening led him away from corporate America and toward a non-traditional path.
Follow Jesús on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusasalas/
- 00:00Introduction: The Importance of Being Known
- 06:37The Immigrant Experience in Corporate America
- 09:13Lessons in Self-Advocacy
- 16:22The Value of Community and Resources
- 20:05International Experiences and Personal Growth
- 22:35Impact Investing and Venture Capital
- 27:18The Value of Business School
- 32:56Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
- 39:31Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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