Network Engineer's in New Jersey..How did you get to the point you're at now?

Career question. Insanely diverse backgrounds and some amazing companies here like Presidio, Comcast, Verizon & more. What was your come up into said position you are in now?? Where do you see yourselves later on?

And for those in Leadership roles or management, what are some of the biggest lessons learned in those positions.

Thank you for your time!