Join Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine and author of The Success Factor, as she delves into the habits of the world’s top achievers. Ruth reveals four key traits shared by high performers, drawing insights from Olympic athletes and NASA astronauts. She discusses transformative mentorship and effective goal-setting techniques, emphasizing the importance of structured routines and milestone marking. Plus, learn how to overcome procrastination with strategic organizational methods and the power of a growth mindset.
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Organic Mentorship with Dr. Shapiro
Ruth Gotian's mentoring relationship with Dr. Bert Shapiro evolved organically through life conversations rather than formal assignment.
Dr. Shapiro became a key advisor by offering support, guidance, and honest feedback over decades.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Avoid Assigned Mentors
Assigned mentors rarely work because they're matched arbitrarily without personal connection.
Develop mentoring relationships naturally by first knowing, liking, and trusting the person.
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Goal-Driven Mentoring Conversations
Always enter mentoring conversations with a clear goal or question to learn something.
Never ask someone to be your mentor; ask for their perspective or advice on a specific issue.
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Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance
Ruth Gotian
Ruth Gotian's "The Success Factor" provides a practical framework for understanding and leading high-performing individuals. The book delves into the unique characteristics and motivations of high achievers, offering insights into how to foster their growth and maximize their contributions. Gotian's research-based approach emphasizes the importance of autonomy, mentorship, and intrinsic motivation in retaining top talent. The book challenges traditional management approaches, advocating for a more supportive and empowering leadership style. Ultimately, "The Success Factor" equips leaders with the tools to cultivate a high-performing culture within their organizations.
How did the world’s most successful people get to the top? Is it genetics? Nepotism? Grit? Can we even know for sure?
Dr. Ruth Gotian believes we can, and she’s on a mission to figure it out and share it with the world. Ruth studies top performers from all walks of life, including Olympic medallists, NASA Astronauts and top academics. She’s uncovered four key traits that all high achievers share, and worked to apply them in her own life.
Ruth shares how she approaches everything from goal-setting to writing and publishing academic articles, and it’s all backed by her research into top performers.
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