Climb aboard that jungle gym: Career path need not be linear to be successful

Climb aboard that jungle gym: Career path need not be linear to be successful 
The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, IN; by Theresa Laxton; 1/10/25 
In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, more women are realizing that their careers don’t have to follow a linear path. Instead, they’re embracing the concept of a career jungle gym, a metaphor introduced by Sheryl Sandberg in her book “Lean In.” Unlike a ladder with one direct route, a jungle gym allows for lateral moves, creative pivots and even deliberate pauses, all of which can lead to success. For women, and nurses in particular, this mindset is transformative. ...