I’m the kind of person who likes a little bit of stress, especially at work. This is because it helps me focus and get important things done.
A leader is very much like a mother or father, fielding requests, ideas, and well thought out proposals day in and day out. While those making the pitch are hoping for a yes the answer is often no, and for very good reasons.
Perhaps you’ve heard others say it or perhaps you’ve thought it yourself; senior leaders are confident and poised.
Roughly 15 years ago I received a copy of the book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith.
