Secure a meeting with any new boss

The speaker shares a career mistake involving a new chief executive. They delayed meeting the new executive, which led to missed opportunities and assumptions being made. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and not accepting 'no' for an answer. They reflect on how others in the organization were proactive, while their own naivety left them last in line, impacting their career negatively.

What does the speaker suggest about their own approach to seeking a meeting?

How did the speaker perceive their position in relation to others in the organization?