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Cool, optimistic leaders assembled in a boardroom
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Cool jobs aren’t just found; they’re created by people who know how to get and keep the job they want. These jobs are sustained by confident, authentic, adventurous individuals who bring energy, curiosity, and a clear purpose to everything they do. These professionals turn any role into a cool one, transforming ordinary positions into opportunities. They elevate those around them, fostering environments that talented people want to join, learn from, and stay in.
Research demonstrates the impact: Gallup’s meta-analysis of 112,000 work units shows that highly engaged employees not only succeed individually but also lead to a 23% increase in profits and an 18% boost in productivity for their organizations.
This means the jobs we call “cool” often belong to people who have figured out how to make them that way. They live in the name of a principle, an idea, or a person they want to honor and deeply value the success this uncovers.
These leaders succeed by maintaining a clear sense of direction, even in highly distracting environments. They understand that work is not just about survival or titles; it’s about making a contribution and achieving significance.
1. Conquer distraction to optimize your workflow.
Our distractions hinder progress and make us numb to possibilities. When we’re distracted by our phones and what’s coming out of them, we’re failing to live fully.
However, when you first focus on what you want more of in your life, you increase your capacity for learning. Armed with who you are, you can utilize tools like technology, your phone, and intentionally learn from them to improve the way you present yourself and interact with others at work.
Choose to plant the seeds of what you stand for into your daily routine. Then observe. You’ll begin to learn. After planting seeds and watching the results, which show up as new ways of looking at an old problem, you’ll find the courage to share with others how you’re doing by taking this action. You’ll be able to explain this from a position of confidence. When you can articulate this, others are inspired to act in their own lives.
2. Network as if you live for it.
Aim not for transactional networking, but for the kind that fosters genuine connections through curiosity and generosity. The most magnetic people view every interaction as an opportunity to learn and contribute, not just to gather contacts.
Effective networking isn’t about creating the largest circle; it’s about creating the right one. When you approach with clarity about who you are and what you believe in, the conversations you have (and most importantly, the questions you ask) open doors that titles alone never could.
3. Learn as if you’re starving.
Our level of education around our position quickly fades in a fast-changing world. Those who continuously adopt new tools (including AI), experiment with them, and stay engaged in live conversations — rather than just their email inboxes — position themselves to spot opportunities that others miss.
A key leadership principle here is resilience in the face of turbulence. The most confident, future-ready leaders understand that turbulence isn’t a barrier but an opportunity to learn.
They leverage it to enhance their ability to adapt, develop innovative approaches, and continue moving forward. This kind of agility sets apart those with merely a job from those who are highly valued for their calm composure, which comes from continually honing their skills and level of education.
4. Make in-person conversation a priority over email.
When a call will solve the problem faster, pick up the phone or invite a colleague for a Zoom with a very specific time frame. Better yet, meet in the boardroom down the hall for a quick talk if you work in the same place. For example, your invitation could say, “I’m available for a 15-minute call at the following times today. I’m sure you’d like to land this plane as much as I do.”
According to a study from Science Direct called The Hidden Costs of text-based electronic communication on Complex Reasoning Tasks, “using text-based communication media such as email for convergence tasks can be tiring. As a result, they may not have the energy required to effectively deal with subsequent tasks requiring complex reasoning (e.g., writing a report), they may work on after they finish communicating.”
5. Be the most optimistic person in the room.
Optimism isn’t naïve; it’s strategic. The Incentive Research Foundation has shown a connection between engagement and a positive culture, leading to higher revenue growth and innovation. Optimistic professionals become the ones invited into the “coolest” rooms because they expand what’s possible.
Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality. It’s about recognizing possibilities within the challenge. It embodies the leadership principle of direction, keeping your focus on the future, even when circumstances shift. Those who focus on possibilities set the tone for others. They show what it means to lead with courage, even when distraction, doubt, or turbulence might throw them off course.
At its core, “cool jobs” aren’t about perks, titles, or industries. They’re about people who make their work compelling through their priorities, mindset, and actions. When you conquer distraction, network with genuine curiosity, commit to ongoing learning, prioritize conversation over email, and bring optimism into every room, you transform not only your career but the culture around you.
And that’s cool.
