What makes leaders so successful in their lives and careers?
I’ve interviewed hundreds of the world’s top business leaders and asked them how they got to be where they are. I receive a wide variety of responses, but there’s one common theme: leaders regularly do more than what they are asked to do.
There’s no substitute for hard work. Regularly doing just 10% more than you’re asked can lead to huge benefits and is how many successful leaders got to where they are today.
What does it mean to give 10% more?
It means turning in an assignment a day or two before the deadline, adding more value to deliverables you give a client, or reaching out with personalized service instead of a template email.
These things are relatively small but go far in creating a memorable and valuable experience.
Think of it like going to a restaurant. Some restaurants give you a little extra, like warm bread on the table, a palate cleanser between courses, or a piece of chocolate after the meal. These aren’t big things, but they transform the experience and make you want to return.
It’s the same with your daily work–what else can you do to go above and beyond and deliver 10% more than you’re asked? Doing 10% more doesn’t add a huge amount of work to your plate, but it can make an incredible impact on your customers and leaders.
Doing more than you are asked helps you stand out, get noticed, and earn opportunities to grow and excel. The effort doesn’t have to be huge, but it will go a long way–just ask some of the world’s most successful leaders.
What 10% more can you add to your work?
I put together a video which talks about this in more detail. Please check it out below and if you want more content like this you can subscribe to my Youtube channel.
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