The Unspoken Rules of Career Success with Gorick Ng

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The rules for success at work aren't written anywhere—so how do you play the game when you don’t even know the rules? In this episode of Future Ready Leadership, Jacob Morgan sits down with Gorick Ng—Harvard career advisor and bestselling author of The Unspoken Rules—to decode the invisible dynamics that define workplace success. From managing your manager to building trust through micro-behaviors, this is a masterclass in navigating your career with intent. 🔍 Whether you're a recent grad, emerging leader, or senior executive, this conversation sheds light on why working hard isn’t enough—and what actually separates top performers from those who stall. 🎯 In This Episode: 00:00 Intro – The hidden game at work 02:00 Gorick’s personal story: from writing his mom’s resume to Harvard 05:20 What are "unspoken rules" and why do they matter? 07:00 The 3C Framework: Competence, Commitment, Compatibility 10:00 Post-pandemic workplace shifts & rewriting the rulebook 16:00 How layoffs reshape employee mindset overnight 20:00 Confidence vs. Competence in leadership 24:00 The “Why, What, How, By When” framework for managing expectations 30:00 The fine line between responsiveness and burnout 35:00 How compatibility and cultural fit shape performance reviews 39:45 Your 5 Career Questions: Awareness, Visibility, Intentionality, Mentorship, Sponsorship 📘 Get Gorick’s book “The Unspoken Rules”: https://www.gorick.com/ 📩 Get Jacob’s leadership newsletter: https://greatleadership.substack.com/ 👍 Like this video? Subscribe for more episodes unpacking the real future of work. ---------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.thefutureorganization.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobmorgan8/ Newsletter https://thefutureorganization.com/newsletter Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Morgan/e/B00703V3WO/ -------------------------------------------------- Jacob Morgan is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and futurist. He explores how the world of work is changing, what the future of work is going to look like, and we need to do to prepare. To work with Jacob or have him speak at your event visit TheFutureOrganization.com