Big 4 folks - how do some folks get into Director level roles within 10 years of graduation with just a couple of years in each role until the Director level... meanwhile some really talented folks get stuck behind?

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Talented is one thing, desire is another. I know a lot of talented people who left consulting or didn't want to become director level.

Btw, you may want to define Director, as titles are not easily comparable across firms and industries.

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Some people just can’t sell. You can be an all star client deliverable person but if you can’t sell you will only go so far

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Right opportunity, talent, support from leadership, goal clarity, ability to win and deliver business accelerates process. It's also about inner desire for the rat race and sacrifices you make in your personal front. I decided to drop out of the race and do something else.

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It probably depends on the role. There is a sales component in many firms, there is a willingness to deal with politics as well

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