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Sari Azout • Sari Azout on Building Emotional Capital
Sari Azout • Sari Azout on Building Emotional Capital
Look for extreme talent. Ask to “take me back” and get people in a narrative.
Listen for specific things they love or are good at. Like “I love writing out lesson plans”. Learned what they’re wired to do.
We’re often told that if we want to develop our skills, we need to push ourselves through long hours of monotonous practice. But the best way to unlock hidden potential isn’t to suffer through the daily grind. It’s to transform the daily grind into a source of daily joy.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
My responsibility to the people I mentor is to add value. My goal is always to help them to become more than they are, not to try to make them something they’re not. These are the areas I focus on: • Strengths • Temperament • Track record • Passion • Choices • Advice • Support, Resources/People • Game plan • Feedback • Encouragement
John C. Maxwell • The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
Allocating the best people to the right positions is a crucial, tough job that many executives slight, in part because the best people are already too busy.