We couldn't have gotten to where we are today without the advice of those who came before us. Now it's time to pass the torch to the next generation — share your own tip or quip for our future leaders to carry this movement into the next decade.
14Writers should always be reading.
13Remember that one day your friends could become your direct reports.
12Have a memorable handshake.
11Don't hate the media, become the media.
10Remember you were a junior once. Take some time to mentor one.
9Don’t chase “big ideas” search for “important ideas.”
8Give more credit than you take.
7Internal audiences are critical to win over when selling ideas. Perfect and polish your delivery at every step.
6People buy the people behind ideas often more than the ideas themselves.
5Automation is a tool for creativity, not a replacement for it. Fight your complacency.
4Always be decisive.
3Remember that one day your friends could become your direct reports.
2Writers need to read to stay sharp. Always be reading something.
1Be an active and engaged listener. Don’t just wait for your turn to speak.
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