Top Executives Don’t Just Work Hard
Rakesh Rana ??
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What do you think it takes to make it to the top of your career? Is extraordinary luck and sheer hard work enough to determine your career trajectory?
Let me surprise you: it’s not!?
Many of the world’s top executives don’t just work hard or have extraordinary luck; they also demonstrate astounding qualities that set them apart from the rest of their colleagues.?
Here are the 3 factors that you will find in every person who reached the TOP EXECUTIVE POSITIONS:?
1. Self-Mastery: Abraham Lincoln once said, "If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spent the first six sharpening my axe."
This quote captures the essence of self-mastery. If you want to become an executive, you need to equip yourself with the right skills and mindset first!
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2. Adaptability: The days are gone when there used to be set-in-stone management styles. The only way to reach the top of the corporate ladder now is through a willingness to constantly adapt.
You have to have your finger on the pulse and remain prepared to react swiftly to whatever challenges come your way.
3. Humility: This is another trait common to all top executives. Even research has found that humble readers—those who acknowledge their own strengths as well as weaknesses—are better positioned to be leaders.
You have to exhibit thoughtful consideration when presented with various perspectives to bring out the best in your team! This quality can definitely take you to the next level in your career.?
Each of these skills has allowed top executives to not just reach, but thrive in their roles. Take the example of Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella, Indra Nooyi, and most recently, Neil Mohan.?
So, if you are interested in becoming the next top executive, you need to start working on these traits now.?
Comment below with your thoughts!?
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2 年Thanks for posting
Collaborative Leader ◇Process & Project Engineering Management ◇Leading Multi discipline Project ◇Creative Writer ◇Spiritual Seeker
2 年I am still at first step, sharpening the axe! and yes, the points 2 and 3 are imbibed due to the lifestyle I had since childhood. Now I need to focus on combining these strengths to use them as required. Instead of making them work against my vision. Thank you again for the insight Rakesh.
An ambitious and dynamic Bachelor of Mechanical engineering with around 16 years of experience in Project Execution & 5 years 6 months of experience in Industrial Engineering
2 年Yes Sir. This is definitely one of the important things, although I have not yet gone to that next level in my career.
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2 年Well said, Rakesh Rana great share!