7 Valuable Skills That Top Leaders and High Achievers Have Mastered
Your traits and attributes
shape you more than anything else. Successful leaders know what their
philosophy is; they understand their thinking and their reasoning.
People often associate
achievement and success with a number of things, like the right timing, luck,
circumstances, or natural talent. But the true origins of success are more
elusive.
High achievers and
great leaders share certain traits--and the good news is they aren't
luck-of-the-draw traits like being in the right place at the right time. They
are attributes that they have cultivated and built over years.
Here are some that
fall at the top of the list.
1. A well-developed personal philosophy
Successful leaders
know what their philosophy is; they understand their thinking and their
reasoning. A clear philosophy allows you to set your expectations and
articulate your definition of success so you can set a clear path to your
goals. It prepares you for an extraordinary destiny.
2. Undeniable persistence
Edison failed 2,000
times before he discovered electricity. John Chambers overcame dyslexia to
build Cisco. People who are successful never quit, and people who succeed never
give up. When failure is never an option, you don't give up. You find another
contact, another way, another point of entry, and you keep trying until you
accomplish what you have set out to do. Persistence means picking yourself up
every day and going after what you want without allowing anything to get in
your way.
3. Meaningful purpose
Every successful
person must be able to identify his or her purpose. You must know your
"why." When you do, you can connect with the purpose that will drive
you toward your unique vision. Your purpose tells you why you're here and what
legacy you want to leave. When you have a clear purpose, you know where to
spend your energy.
4. The power of passion
If you want to
succeed, the most powerful weapon you can have is passion. It provides the
ignition you require to succeed. When you can believe in something with a
passionate heart, you will do whatever it takes to make into a reality. Without
passion, you don't have energy; without energy, you don't have possibilities;
and without possibilities, you're stagnant, with nowhere to go. But when you
can ignite the fire of passion, it will give you the energy to propel yourself
toward every possibility. Successful people understand that they are only great
when they act from their passion.
5. Honored principles
Successful people
honor their principles. They know and live by what they stand for, their
values, their convictions. Their principles are deeply rooted beliefs that help
them make decisions and chart their course. Your moral compass starts with
basic beliefs and values, and it will guide you to do what is right, not what
is easy. Honor your principles and keep them on point to stay steady and ready
for anything that comes your way.
6. Excellent performance
Proficiencies are
important, and performance is imperative. It's great to have a vision and
purpose and passion, but you bring it to reality through performance. Bring the
highest level of excellence and quality to everything you do, and keep raising
your level of aspiration and expectation. Always show up tomorrow better than
you were yesterday.
7. The art of persuasion
Everyone, in every
occupation, can benefit from skills in persuasion. They will help you influence
others and persuade them not just to listen to you and trust you but also to
partner with you, help you, and support you. Mastering communication and
understanding human nature are essential if you want to effectively persuade
and influence people.
Factors like timing,
luck, and circumstances may play some role in success, but it's the deeper
traits--the ones that lie within--that count the most.
BY LOLLY DASKAL
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