[anytime5704]

Maybe this is a semantic distinction, but I’d say “your ability to convince people (period)” is what becomes more and more important.

Levels really shouldn’t factor into a problem discussion beyond determining who is involved in the discussion to begin with.

[ryandrake]

> Levels really shouldn’t factor into a problem discussion beyond determining who is involved in the discussion to begin with.

Titles shouldn't matter but they very often do. Question: "How should we integrate our product X with product Y?" Answer: "VIP David mandated that all integrations use technology Z, so it's already decided."