Walter E. Johnson(walter.johnson@inova.org) is Assistant Privacy Officer at Inova in Falls Church, Virginia, USA.

The author’s expressed views are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of Inova.

“Appreciate where you are in your journey, even if it’s not where you want to be. Every season serves a purpose.” – Author unknown

Many compliance and ethics practitioners are trying to navigate life, career, and our evolving profession. Our journey is a rewarding one, accompanied with challenges to help us face the next experience.^[1] My dad used to say, “If you don’t learn the lessons of each experience, you may find yourself repeating them until you do.” He also used to say that these three questions will help you know if you are on the right track.