At the London Olympics, Michael Phelps has just made
history, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time with 19 medals in his
trophy cabinet. When asked what it took to
achieve his success and go so much further than others, Phelps is reported as
saying:
"It's a combination of everything. You have to have a great work ethic. Have a
strong mind, be motivated. There are so many things that come into it.”
A key word from Michael Phelps’ quotation is “combination.” Michael Phelps is the epitome of the
synergy of success. Being successful
in any field is not about having one or two strengths or skills and working
long hours. It is the combination of
many factors that make up the secret sauce that champions possess.
The combination for success includes recognising
opportunities that appear from nowhere when you are not even looking for
them. Those headed for success don’t
hesitate; they positively jump on the opportunity and go all out. The more cautious, insecure person may think, “No,
not yet. I’m not ready for this senior
role. I need to learn more.” Others fall into the trap of thinking “There
are lots of other opportunities out there waiting for me in my future.” The reality is that “Maybe yes there are;
equally maybe no; maybe this is my one great opportunity.”
Embrace any advantages that you are offered or influential
mentors who will promote you and smooth your path to leadership. Sometimes it is just one person, one encounter,
or one “lucky break” that provides the secret ingredient to your success sauce.
It is true that some factors that lead to career success are hidden and not openly acknowledged as being important. They might be small and seemingly
inconsequential. For example, it could
be how well you get along with your boss, how well you understand what results he/she has to produce, what pressures he or she is under and how you look out for and find ways you can contribute and
add to his/her results. When your boss is
promoted, does he or she know that you are a key part of their success? Will he/she reciprocate when the time is right
and ripe, and endorse you for a role you want? The answer is yes, absolutely! You have demonstrated your support and loyalty and they like, respect and
trust you.
The hidden success agenda of leadership is the focus of People
Results’ Executive Presence workshop which has been attended by
hundreds of managers and professionals from a wide range of organisations. Our next workshop date is
on Wednesday 29th August 2012 from 9am to 1pm in Brisbane.
If you would like more information
and/or to register, please click here.
To all the Olympians competing at London 2012 (and to you too) , all the very best for your Success!
Lynne Lloyd
Managing Director
People Results
Telephone 1300 167 981
Email: enquiries@peopleresults.com.au
Web: www.peopleresults.com.au
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