Personal Style Early Career Goals 6 Readily assume responsibility for things gone wrong 6 Always remain open to and encourage constructive criticism 6 Constantly look for opportunities to assume responsibilities beyond your job description 6 Ask insightful and penetrating questions, not questions for ques- tions' sake 6 Reinvent yourself in light of your department's changing needs 6 Look for new ways of adding value to your role over time 6 Always show a can-do attitude and a high level of enthusiasm and self-confidence 6 Acknowledge your own shortcomings rather than appear to be defensive 6 Discipline yourself to plan more effectively rather than fly by the seat