Success is built when you’re tapping into your strengths rather than chasing titles. According to Lamar Johnson, this means prioritizing the career path that best aligns with you and your skillset, even when it’s tempting to fixate on climbing the ranks.

In this episode of the Campus Series Podcast, Lamar, the Executive Director at McCombs School of Business, shares about his journey into sales, the importance of assessing your skillset when choosing between individual contributor roles and leadership positions, and his experience with executing a sales program.