Good post! :D I am almost done reading David Allen's GTD and based on what I have done so far, it is an amazing system! I just want to personalize the system so I can further maximize it for myself. :D

I think, people equate good relationships and good situations as a "given," and it is more difficult to get back from failure than from a "well-maintained" situation, so people feel that more lessons could be gained from failures.

Hi Michael, Great post. I've read a number of times before that Influence is the single best quality that defines a leader. While your post does not entirely dismiss influence, I like how you put it in its proper perspective. Not everyone who wields influence in an organization can be a leader even in an informal way. Sure, a person with influence can certainly disrupt some processes but not necessarily wield leadership positively.
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Communication is really important for any leader. Without effective communication skills, a leader will have difficulty communicating vision, goals and how he wants to do things.

Thanks for dropping by Oscar. Awareness is really important before doing anything and changing things.

Hi Ian, thanks for your adding your idea. Yeah, getting an accountability or mentoring group can certainly help one achieve big goals. :)

Hi Armen, thanks for dropping by.

Yup, routine can also become a kind of chain for us. We sometimes need to break free of routine to induce new creative spirit in our career.

Hey PAPA! Yep. Even if we do know what we are up to, we just keep procrastinating! :D I'll be waiting for your announcement soon. :D cheers!

Hmmm. I might have to write about the law of attraction soon to better understand it. :)

No problem PAPA. :D Sharing is caring so the plugin says! :D