The human hand can be a powerful tool. It is uniquely designed for both strength and precision, with its opposable thumbs, its intricate network of muscles, tendons and nerves, and its remarkable range of motion. It can perform tasks as varied as lifting heavy objects, creating art and performing delicate surgeries.
In business, it can be used to shake another’s hand to initiate a business deal, or, in the case of Mike Durbin, raised in the air to volunteer for a new role.
“I’m a big believer that you have to raise your hand to maximize the number of experiences you can consume in any period of time,” says Durbin. “I built a reputation for being willing to roll up the sleeves and do the work, even if it was dirty work, even if it was considered grunt work, even it was unknown what the outcome might be.”
Raising one’s hand also signals “a willingness to do the work,” he says. “I raised my hand whether I was in my first year as an investment ba
