The key to success at any age is having a passionate thirst for learning and self-improvement. Learning comes from many sources, not the least of which are our own experiences: the key is using those to improve what we know and do. Effective leaders can promote continuous learning by creating an environment that tolerates mistakes and celebrates improvement. It’s easy to catch mistakes and poor performance, but rather than focusing on the negatives, use them as opportunities to coach people to learn and improve. And if at the same time leaders catch people doing things right, they’ll be thought of as fair and balanced supervisors. How often have you heard people say “if I knew then what I know now”; in reality, what they learned then is a big part of what they know now. Help your employees understand and learn from their experiences – good and bad: that’s an excellent way to improve their abilities and confidence. Use your time and theirs to promote learning and self-improvement today.
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; 1942 – 2016): American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthropist
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