Want to build a career that lasts—and evolves? In this Leading Up episode, Deb Tees, VP of Talent and Organizational Capability at Lockheed Martin, shares how flexibility, self-awareness, and company culture shape not just organizations, but personal career growth. 💼 Deb walks us through how lateral moves, self-reflection, and clear communication helped her go from entry-level to executive leadership. Plus, she unpacks how Lockheed Martin is reimagining hybrid work with a human-centered approach. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Deb Tees, talent leader at Lockheed Martin 01:30 – Career as a mosaic: seeing the big picture emerge 03:00 – From psychology to corporate systems 05:00 – Why lateral moves matter more than promotions 07:00 – Exposure vs. expertise in career development 08:30 – “You can go an inch deep and a mile wide” 10:00 – The value of curiosity & asking follow-up questions 12:00 – Building reflective habits for continuous growth 13:30 – Why company culture drives learning more th...