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April 7, 2022 22 mins

What does it take to be a successful leader in this new age of disruption? We all have different ideas about what makes up the best company, but as trends shift and technology advances there are some things that will never change. The best leaders are those who can successfully navigate a competitive environment, overcoming fear and failure along the way. This episode will help you determine your definition of success or how to create long-lasting growth for yourself as well as others in order make sure that everyone is moving forward together towards their goal!

Listen to Dr. Ruth Gotian as she shares her learnings about what is success based on research and in-person interviews with astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, and Olympic champions.

What we cover in this episode:

02:06 Success is a moving target

06:02 Fear of failure, focus on what you can control

07:28 Importance of networks and strengthen your capabilities

12:44 Why Benchmarks are average in culture

14:33 Retaining top performers

17:31 Lack of weakness is important to confront

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