Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan
How Leaders Can Be Strategic Thinkers, With Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
Jun 24, 2024
Maurice Ashley, the first African-American Chess Grandmaster, shares insights on strategizing like a Grandmaster, embracing
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- Avoid overconfidence in leadership to prevent complacency and mistakes.
- Early skill development is vital for success in both chess and leadership.
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Staying Focused and Avoiding Mental Check-Out When Ahead in Chess and Leadership
In both chess and leadership, it is crucial to stay focused and avoid mentally checking out when in a winning position. Overconfidence can lead to complacency, causing one to take their foot off the gas and make critical mistakes. Just like in chess when a player relaxes and loses a winning game, leaders in business can also face setbacks if they become too comfortable with their success. By staying hungry, focused, and avoiding over-optimism, individuals can maintain their edge and make informed, strategic decisions.
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