Sheila McDevitt’s Biggest Success Is Her Success

Sheila McDevitt says her biggest success is her success. She credits a strong set of core values along with a vision for growth and leadership - as her fundamental pillars of success. McDevitt shares her journey through Corporate America with us, and opens up on the skills required in a fast-paced technology-driven environment. The book everyone must read is John Adams, by David McCullough. Sheila McDevitt is a business strategist and advisor with extensive experience in all aspects of business and direct experience in the electric and gas utilities, maritime, mining, engineering, construction and insurance sectors. She is recognized authority on business ethics and compliance with a proven track record of creating long-term sustainable solutions for business issues from mergers and acquisitions and other commercial transactions to litigation, governance and political matters. Ms McDevitt has been a trial lawyer in Central Florida and began her career working with the Florida and Georgia state legislatures. Ms McDevitt has handled governmental affairs matters for private clients and as part of her responsibilities at TECO Energy and has been a lobbyist at the state and federal levels. She is a proven leader with a reputation for striving for excellence. We'll ask McDevitt what her cardinal rule is to becoming a standout leader? Here is a great article on leadership and the cardinal rules to becoming a standout! 8 Cardinal Rules To Become A Standout Entrepreneur, by Neerav Mehta Rule #1 – Enjoy yourself and never lose interest in what you do Rule #2 – Be humble and willing to listen to what others have to say Rule #3 – Love clients and employees as you would love yourself Rule #4 – Take the right risks at the right time Rule #5 – Never let failure cloud your thinking Rule #6 – Be visible and constantly showcase your potential as an expert in your domain Rule #7 – Never under-estimate competition Rule #8 – Become an expert organizer For the full article, click the 'Hot On FlipBoard' link on the very top menu, where you'll find the magazine THE ENLIGHTENED ENTREPRENEURS - here you'll find dozens of articles and value for your own career. View my Flipboard Magazine.