One of my favorite questions when I go into a company and do an assessment interview is to ask, "What are the trends and changes out there that are likely to affect you in your job or in your department?"

It amazes me how often I get a blank look or some feeble answer that tells me immediately this individual is not paying attention.

Do you want to be one of those people? Is not paying attention a prescription for advancing… for being a leader?

I don't think so.

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Carl Francis