Welcome to Book Bites,
Where I share the key ideas of some of the best books in just a couple of minutes.
My name is Rianna and today we're going to dive into the book What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith.
It's a compelling guide that challenges us to reassess our behaviors and embrace a mindset of growth and adaptability.
Have you ever felt stuck despite your previous successes?
I mean,
You've achieved great things,
But suddenly you hit a roadblock and you can't seem to break through to the next level?
Well,
I've got something exciting to share with you today.
Here are the 10 words of wisdom from Marshall Goldsmith to help you navigate this tricky situation.
1.
Seek feedback Actively solicit feedback from colleagues,
Subordinates,
Mentors,
People around you to gain insights into your blind spots and areas for improvement.
2.
Acknowledge your behaviors Accept and recognize the counterproductive habits that may be hindering your progress and impacting your relationships.
3.
Select a target behavior Identify one specific behavior you want to change that will have a significant positive impact on your personal and professional life.
4.
Visualize the desired outcome Envision how your desired change in behavior will improve your interactions and contribute to your overall success.
Visualize yourself acting in a new and more positive way.
5.
Apologize and express gratitude Admit your mistakes and shortcomings and express genuine gratitude for the feedback received.
Apologize to those you've hurt and say thank you to those who've helped you.
6.
Engage in active listening Develop the skill of active listening by generally focusing on others,
Showing empathy and seeking to understand their perspectives.
7.
Stop adding value unnecessarily Resist the urge to always contribute your own ideas or opinions and instead focus on acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of others.
8.
Practice appreciation and recognition Regularly acknowledge the efforts and achievements of the people around you to foster a positive life and work environment.
9.
Monitor and track progress Continuously assess your progress by keeping a record of your behavior changes,
Seeking ongoing feedback and making adjustments as needed.
Keep a daily journal of your efforts to change and improve.
10.
Celebrate success Celebrate milestones and achievements along your journey of personal and professional growth to reinforce positive changes and maintain motivation.
Celebrate your victories,
No matter how small,
Along the way to sustain the change.
That wraps up our Book Byte.
Thank you for listening.
I hope you found this insightful and empowering.
And remember,
Knowledge is only potential power.
For change to happen,
You have to take action.
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