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1. "Excellence is not reserved for the lucky few but can be
achieved by almost all of us" -- Matthew Syed

2. I recently completed reading the book "Bounce" by
Matthew Syed. Syed is a United Kingdom table tennis
champion player that has spent the last decade
researching "purposeful practice". Syed recognizes that he
became a champion not because of innate talent but
rather due to learning from experts, being trained by
dedicated teachers and putting in a great deal of practice.

3. "Bounce" made me reflect on my own development and
how we develop as leaders. It's practice, not talent that
counts. Many of us tend to give up when we can't do
something new. I distinctively recall giving up golf in 1996
because I was not "good" at it after playing twice. I have
not played golf since. I remember facilitating my first
business meeting in 1991 and leaving that meeting
terrified that I would be fired for lack of talent. Was I
embarrassed? Yes. Fortunately for me, I did not give up
facilitating and leading meetings. I decided to practice it.

4. Numerous research studies show that how long people
work at their careers has very little to do with achieving
their optimal performance. Being successful requires
strong experience and deep concentration. Purposeful
practice requires great coaching, the right system and
internal motivation. The right coach can give vital
feedback to improve. The right system ensures that we are
using the right techniques and strategies. Our internal
motivation determines the amount of effort and time we
are willing to put into practice.

5. As leaders, we are often bombarded with offerings of
training and classes. We take these classes and after a
week we revert back to our old behaviors and results. We
didn't really learn.

6. To ensure that real learning takes place and endures, we
must place our concentrated focus on a holistic approach
by integrating both formal and informal elements. The
most effective way to learn and develop a new skill or
behavior is to apply and PRACTICE it on the job and in real
life situations. Leadership development is built upon how
leaders internalize and apply what they learn based on
how they acquire the knowledge.

7. The 70/20/10 formula describes how real learning occurs:

8. * 70% from real life and on-the-job EXPERIENCES, tasks
and problem solving. This is the most important aspect of
any leadership development plan.

9. * 20% from EXPOSURE and feedback from working with
role models and coaches.

10. * 10% from EDUCATION and formal training.

11. In the past, have you relied on training classes and
workshops to develop? Are you open to practicing more?

12. What do you need to purposefully practice in your
leadership? Why?

13. What result will purposeful practice get you and your
team?

14. What have you claimed was not a talent of yours but
realize maybe you need to practice more?

15. These are questions I am asking myself right now as I think
about dusting off my golf clubs that are in the corner of
the garage.

16. Until next time, Leaders Develop Daily Not in a Day (and
with a lot of practice).

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