Core Concepts
Effective management requires reflection and sharing of insights.
Abstract
When publicly sharing thoughts, the author contemplates the impact on readers and the potential helpfulness of their words. Writing for Career Paths aids in shaping personal intuitions into practical advice and allows interaction with readers. Reflecting on past experiences, the author realizes the value of quiet, strategic thinking time to extract meaningful learnings from chaotic workdays. Despite emphasizing strategic thinking during employment, there were significant gaps in personal investment areas only recognized post-employment. The author acknowledges missed opportunities in consolidating and sharing valuable management lessons with colleagues due to time constraints.
Stats
"I noted that I wasn’t always able to give good advice in a timely way when I was in my management role"
"I told my team that regularly making time for strategic thought was one of the things that distinguished great in-house counsel from merely good ones"
"Boy, I wish I had spent more time exploring this idea with my team when I was working!"
Quotes
"Quiet, strategic thought time can make you great"
"Lessons learned later in life"