How To ‘Raise Your Game’

‘Learn your strengths and weaknesses, inside and out, because self-awareness makes everything else possible.’

‘Control the controllables. Don’t get caught up in things outside your frame of influence.’

‘Care about the results 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 efficiently. Be ruthless in trimming the ‘fat’ from your day.’

‘Listen with empathy and purpose.’

‘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 the 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.’

Source

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