Sunday, August 16, 2020

On thinking...

Everyone does their job.  But promotions are not awards for a job well done.  Promotions generally happen when you exhibit a thinking ability at the next level.  A key tenet to bear in mind: think two levels up, act one level up (but keep your feet to the ground, and arrogance in check).

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