Can't Read the Label From Inside the Jar

By definition it is impossible for any of us to know what we don’t know.

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D. Brown Management
July 2, 2018 2 minute read
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Quote: You can't read the label from inside the jar.

Who are the top 5 people inside your organization that help each other refine your models of projects, your company and the industry? 

Who are the top 5 people you are mentoring and coaching to help them refine their models?  

Who do you turn to on the outside of your organization that is experienced and unbiased to help give you perspective?

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