Even the mundane task may have something to teach you - especially if it's a task you haven't performed before.

If you're not making use of even the most routine assignment to learn something, realize that many of your colleagues and coworkers are.

It's important to experience as many parts of an organization as you can - because some day, you may have the chance to lead that organization.

It's hard not to take it personally when being wait-listed, passed over for a promotion, or losing a client to a competitor. But while feeling aggrieved may be an understandable reaction, it's not productive - it's not a good use of the experience.

You can't be successful in business without taking risks. It's really that simple.

Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires.