I remember some things I’ve learned from previous bosses of mine (either by being told directly or thru coaching or shadowing) that I’m pretty sure they don’t recall telling me, or don’t attach much importance to.

I’ve also had a few cases of employees I’ve been a manager of (or a manager of their manager) who have mentioned things I said to them that had a strong influence on their thinking, that at the time were a kind of “off hand” remark of mine….or at least one that I didn’t intend to be “trancendental”.

It’s a weird, but kind of gratifying, experience when years later they mention such a remark or conversation to you. You realize they were *really* listening, valued your remarks (more than you yourself did) and that you had an influence.

Good stuff!
Andrew