[After an article by Ambassador (Ret.) William J Burns in Foreign
Policy Magazine - https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/10/23/10-parting-thoughts-for-americas-diplomats/]
- Know where you come from, your strengths and weaknesses.
- It’s not always about you or your team.
- Master the fundamentals; understand the specific Framework, Methodology, Technology you are using.
- Stay ahead of the curve; keep learning and keep trying new ways of doing things.
- Promote economic renewal; your systems should help make money or save money.
- Connect leverage to strategy; use your knowledge and experience and wisdom to support the strategic business goals.
- Don’t just admire the problem—be not afraid of offering a solution and thus starting a discussion that could lead to a solution.
- Speak truth to power; put your concerns on the table.
- Accept risk.
- Remain optimistic.
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