The BMI record executive anecdote highlights that Derek had the situational awareness to see a problem and react in the right way because he knew there was a po

The BMI record executive anecdote highlights that Derek had the situational awareness to see a problem and react in the right way because he knew there was a potential upside. Situational awareness also applies to recognizing current trends in the world and reacting to them. Think about what Derek did with CD Baby: He realized that the internet had a lot of potential for selling music, so he sold music on the internet.