Lionel Mohri

I remember the first time I realized that not all companies embrace misfits. I was interviewing for one of my first jobs, and the interviewer asked me where I saw myself in the next five years. I gave an unexpected honest answer. The interviewer paused, clearly showing that not only did he expect a “right” answer to this question, but also that he did not appreciate how a different way of thinking could benefit him in his organization.

It took several years in my career before I realized that I had the power to design the career I wanted, and that I should not expect others to define my career path for me.