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Early in my career, my then employer Mirza Farrukh Baig, shared a valuable lesson

Published June 9, 2026 Last Updated July 3, 2026 linkedin verified
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Early in my career, my then employer Mirza Farrukh Baig, shared a valuable lesson: "Try not to walk into my office with just a problem—always bring proposed solutions." This simple shift in perspective transformed my approach from "I’m stuck" to "Here is the situation, and here are ways we can fix it." Why this works: - It saves time for leadership. - It demonstrates your initiative. - It builds your reputation as a strategic thinker. Decades later, this remains one of the best pieces of career advice I’ve received, and there are more.

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Early in my career, my then employer Mirza Farrukh Baig, shared a valuable lesson: "Try not to walk into my office with just a problem—always bring proposed solutions." This simple shift in perspective transformed my approach from "I’m stuck" to "Here is the situation, and here are ways we can fix it."

Why this works:

- It saves time for leadership.

- It demonstrates your initiative.

- It builds your reputation as a strategic thinker.

Decades later, this remains one of the best pieces of career advice I’ve received, and there are more.

What’s one piece of advice that has stuck with you?

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