We asked executives in our Leader Program for a piece of advice they wish they had received at the start of their career and we’re thrilled to be passing on the knowledge in this bi-weekly series, I Wish I’d Known.

Chicago AWE Leader, Kristen Weirick, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at AbbVie says, “Listen more, speak less, and focus on truly understanding the value that you can deliver based on what you hear and learn.”