Category Archives: Self-Awareness

Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #20

Learn from mistakes and listen to feedback. This issue’s great advice comes from Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP.  This is what he recommends, if you want to make better decisions! Sorrell speaks to the realities that executives face in … Continue reading

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #19

Make a personal connection with peers you trust. This issue’s great advice comes from Derric Johnson, a mentor of mine who has a great way of expressing down-to-earth wisdom with real practical benefit.  Early in my career he advised me … Continue reading

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #10 Part 4

Don’t ignore your weaknesses! This short series of posts has been about the concept of building your work around your strengths… the things that you really enjoy doing.  In the last issue I quoted the executive who said, “I want … Continue reading

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #10 Part 3

DON’T Do What You DON’T Love! In his thoughtful and insightful book, The One Thing You Need to Know…, author and consultant Marcus Buckingham discusses the importance of identifying your strengths, gifts, talents (I use these terms synonymously).  He admits, … Continue reading

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #10 Part 2

Do What You Love – Have Fun! In this post I would like to continue the conversation with more good advice for long-term job satisfaction.  I shared this recommendation in my last post:  “Love what you do!”  You may have … Continue reading

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Great Advice From Top CEO’s – #10

Love what you do. This straightforward wisdom comes from many different sources.  Most recently, I gleaned a version of it from Robin Sharma in his video blog, “8 Things That Billionaires Do.”  Find out what you like doing, and find … Continue reading

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