Finding your leverage is like finding out which... - Deepstash

Finding your leverage is like finding out which parts of the board you control in a chess game: this is the area where it would be prudent to make your play.

Find your leverage by asking yourself a couple of questions:

  • What responsibilities do I have at my job that are crucial to the company?
  • What are some problems that I am in a unique position to notice?<

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