It is important to think like a business person, not a student, when it comes to growth and development. The same expectations that enabled is to succeed in school can hold us back in the business world. 

In school, your role exists to be developed by professors. In addition, you are guaranteed to move on if you preform well. Lastly, you have a clearly defined path to follow.

In business, your role exists to help the organization succeed and prepare for it’s future. If you do well, you are not guaranteed to move forward, but your reputation will be enchanced. In addition, you have no clearly defined path, there are many avenues.