[misthop]

Interesting. I think I have come out about the same but being rather self-serving, or at least not company first.. Doing something big for the company reflects well on me, improves my standing, and I can tout those achievements to others for other career growth. But I do make a point of working for companies where I think my own interests align with the role in the company

[xyzelement]

Me too. I've generally only worked in companies where I feel good about doing right for the company eventually finding its way back to my comp and role. If you don't work in a company like that (or don't feel like you do) then probably the approach recommended here doesn't make sense.