What They Don’t Teach You in School
Discover the secrets of success they never taught you in school!
MIT Professor and Chief Technology Officer, Mark Herschberg, reveals the crucial ‘soft skills’ he had to learn the hard way. Join host Catryn Becker as we explore the missing pieces of traditional Education, covering everything from leadership and networking to teambuilding and negotiation. Discover why these skills are vital for everyone in today’s workforce, not just the C-suite. Explore Mark’s insights from MIT’s Career Success Accelerator and how it’s reshaping education and professional development trends. Dive into a world where knowledge goes hand in hand with the skills you need to thrive."
Mark’s book, "The Career Toolkit", shows you how to design and execute your personal plan to achieve the career you deserve, including:
* Negotiating a job offer.
* Creating a dynamic career strategy.
* Building a high-value network.
* Developing the fundamental leadership skills that matter most.
* Managing teams effectively, even as an individual contributor.
To listen to the full episode, look for Episode 31 – Navigating the Gray: Engineering, Soft Skills, and Business Success
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About Mark A. Herschberg:
From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach Finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, current serving on the board of Plant a Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection.
