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10 tips for young professionals aiming to be ‘Indian Chief’ by the time they are 30 The most common question I get from young professionals is “what do I have to do now, to get my boss’s, boss job before I turn 30”. The most common complaint I receive from employers is “young professionals are always expecting to be ‘Indian Chief’ by the time they are 30”. How do you balance that fine line as a young professional to genuinely obtain a senior position early in your career? The top 10 tips: 1. Take an active role in the industry – professional industry associations or equivalent 2. Get exposure to strategic and operational plans 3. Do not become all work and no play 4. Mentor others 5. Avoid the “I don’t have enough time” syndrome 6. Promote what is distinctive about you 7. Passion 8. Humility 9. Invest in yourself 10. Genuinely listen These top 10 tips echo what I have heard from many leaders and ultimately create maturity and professionalism beyond your young years.