Episode 234: Are You World-Class or Just the Fastest Kid at Your School?

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In this episode, Ish and Sacha dive deep into the power of reflection for leadership and career growth. They explore why the skills that got you to where you are today may not be the ones that take you to the next level, and share practical exercises to help you identify and develop your superpowers.

Key Topics 

• Why leaders need to maintain a growth mindset regardless of their level
• The danger of believing you're "done" learning
• Understanding what you don't know about what you don't know

The Superpower Framework

Four essential reflection questions for career development:

1. What do you believe your superpower is in your current role?
2. What evidence do you have that this is actually your superpower?
3. What's the flip side/negative of operating in that superpower?
4. What does the next level of that superpower look like?

Memorable Quotes

"The skills that got you to where you are aren't necessarily the skills that are going to get you to where you need to be."

"You just don't know what you don't know."

"I have increasingly less tolerance for people who already know everything, which is ironic because I know everything if you ask me."

Take time this week to sit down (ideally at the beach, with your beverage of choice) and work through the four superpower reflection questions. Document your answers through:

Be honest with yourself about:

• Where you truly excel
• What evidence supports that belief
• The potential downsides of your strengths
• What growth looks like from here

Also: First person to DM us gets free Cliff Richard tickets for his Auckland show in November! (No flights or accommodation included)

Related Resources

• Working It Out with Mike Birbiglia (Podcast)
• Bob Odenkirk episode on Working It Out