I recently read an article published by Forbes Magazine on-line titled The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives. You can read the entire article at:
Following is the list:
Habit # 1: They see themselves and their companies as dominating their environment
Warning Sign for #1: A lack of respect
Habit #2: They identify so completely with the company that there is no clear boundary between their personal interests and their corporation’s interests
Warning Sign for #2: A question of character
Habit #3: They think they have all the answers
Warning Sign for #3: A leader without followers
Habit #4: They ruthlessly eliminate anyone who isn’t completely behind them
Warning Sign for #4: Executive departures
Habit #5: They are consummate spokespersons, obsessed with the company
Warning Sign of #5: Blatant attention-seeking
Habit #6: They underestimate obstacles
Warning Sign of #6: Excessive hype
Habit #7: They stubbornly rely on what worked for them in the past
Warning Sign of #7: Constantly referring to what worked in the past
The author’s final warning . . . “The bottom line: If you exhibit several of these traits, now is the time to stamp them out from your repertoire. If your boss or several senior executives at your company exhibit several of these traits, now is the time to start looking for a new job.”
It’s 2012 and there are hundreds of lists of things we should and shouldn’t do to make us successful. Choose wisely.