‘If you don’t know who you are and what you do, nothing else you know or learn will matter.’

‘Avoid the arrogance that blinds you to areas in which you need to improve.’

‘No one makes it by coasting on talent; skill alone rarely gets the job done.’

‘Care about the result so much that you are willing to do what it takes to get there.’

Knock out distractions. Consider how to spend your time wisely and effectively. Be ruthless in trimming the ‘fat’ from your day.’

‘Never quickly judge who or what is worth paying attention to. Be open.’

‘Don’t be a jerk, but make sure your confidence comes through in how you talk and do your work.’

‘Don’t forget the importance of selling your vision, inspiring and convincing other committed people to get on board.’

‘Don’t treat others the way you want to be treated. Treat others the way they want to be treated.’

‘Set goals that are both realistic and just out of reach- belief will help you cross the divide.’

‘Begin with fulfilling your current role. Do what your team needs you to do, not what you want to do, what you feel like doing, or what is convenient for you.’

‘If possible, spend extra time earning an expanded or new role.’

‘Don’t forget that communication is about TRUST.’

Source

Alan Stein Jr. and Jon Sternfeld (2019). Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best