Jared, Excellent point. Sometimes we can't see the forest through the trees! Research on effective leaders shows that they tend to think and see things one abstract level above the people that report to them. Stepping back and looking holistically at a problem or opportunity and taking into account different perspectives is essential to good leadership. Taking the time to reflect as a leader is a challenge sometime when we get so caught up in the daily grind. However, strategic thinking requires time to do just that. Do you have an example of a situation you have dealt with recently where you did this? Dr. Faulkner