from HBR.org Secrets of Superbosses How Exceptional Leaders Hire and Hone Talent by Sydney Finkelstein "What do Ralph Lauren, Larry Ellison, Julian Robertson, Jay Chiat, Bill Walsh, George Lucas, Bob Noyce, Lorne Michaels, and Mary Kay Ash have in common? Certainly all of them are known for being talented and successful—even legendary—in their respective fields. All have reputations as innovators who pioneered new business models, products, or services that created billions of dollars in value. But there’s one thing that distinguishes these business icons from their equally famous peers: the ability to groom talent. They didn’t just build organizations; they spotted, trained, and developed a future generation of leaders..." read the article here https://hbr.org/2016/01/secrets-of-the-superbosses?utm_campaign=harvardbiz&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social from INC.com
8 Habits of People With Amazing Determination and Willpower How successful people resist temptation, stay focused and determined, and remain resolute in pursuit of their goals. by Jeff Haden "Consistently doing what you need to do to succeed, with total focus and resolve, is incredibly difficult. And that's why the ability to work hard and respond positively to failure and adversity is so crucial. Resolve, willpower, and determination help successful people work hard and stick to their long-term goals..." read the article here http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-habits-of-people-with-exceptional-determination-and-willpower.html from INC. Magazine...
9 Mantras That Will Keep You Mentally Strong in Tough Times The way you think about adversity affects your ability to persevere. by Amy Morin "While it's often easy to be mentally strong when life is going well, your true strength becomes apparent through adversity.... The way you think about life's inevitable obstacles affects your ability to cope with tough times. Developing a productive inner dialogue is one of the most productive ways mentally strong people keep building their mental muscle." read the article here http://www.inc.com/amy-morin/9-mantras-that-will-keep-you-mentally-strong-in-tough-times.html