One Skill Away from Excellence

Imagine a mountain climber who is one step away from the summit. Picture a writer who is one chapter away from finishing a brilliant story. Consider a musician who is one refrain away from playing a brilliant song. What would you say to these people if they wanted to stop? Let me encourage you to work toward that next skill that could help you reach the summit in terms of leadership effectiveness.

Your skills will improve in a sequential process. As you become more proficient at the foundational skills, such as rapport building, you will be more successful applying the direction skills, such as developing others as leaders. Skills in these two areas will help you with your influence skills, such as creating a more ...

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