
Patrick Steel
Chief Executive OfficerPOLITICO
The Mistake: The mistake was enduring certain relationships for too long when your values don’t align. One of the things I wish I knew sooner is that...
Even born leaders have learning curves. In this feature, local insiders share their wisdom and talk about mistakes that shaped their business philosophy.
The Mistake: I didn’t seek out the power of wisdom. When I was young, I thought I knew it all. It’s like listening to your parents and not realizing...
The Mistake: The mistake was enduring certain relationships for too long when your values don’t align. One of the things I wish I knew sooner is that...
The Mistake: After years working for other people in the IT industry, I ventured out on my own by starting Presage Solutions in 2000. I was so...
The Mistake: Early on, I had a hard time filtering advice—and knowing that advice is just that, it’s advice. It’s not a command, it’s not a "you must...
The Mistake: Growing up, I always knew I wanted to get into the marketing or advertising space. I was very attracted to film and storytelling and...
The Mistake: Finding myself — through my own fault or no fault of my own — in an organization that wasn’t the best fit for my skill set. After...
The Mistake: Overplaying my hand. Back in the late ‘90s, I had a company in the internet space called Farmbid.com Which was all about agriculture. We...
The Mistake: Not taking risks on my own ideas. Growing up, I always wanted a successful career and to make something of myself. I taught elementary...
The Mistake: I make mistakes all the time. I think they are very important because you learn from them, whether they are small or big errors. I don't...
The Mistake: My mistake was leaving a position that I enjoyed to accept another, less satisfying position that would advance my career. I had worked...