14 | Writers should always be reading. |
13 | Remember that one day your friends could become your direct reports. |
12 | Have a memorable handshake. |
11 | Don't hate the media, become the media. |
10 | Remember you were a junior once. Take some time to mentor one. |
9 | Don’t chase “big ideas” search for “important ideas.” |
8 | Give more credit than you take. |
7 | Internal audiences are critical to win over when selling ideas. Perfect and polish your delivery at every step. |
6 | People buy the people behind ideas often more than the ideas themselves. |
5 | Automation is a tool for creativity, not a replacement for it. Fight your complacency. |
4 | Always be decisive. |
3 | Remember that one day your friends could become your direct reports. |
2 | Writers need to read to stay sharp. Always be reading something. |
1 | Be an active and engaged listener. Don’t just wait for your turn to speak. |