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Checklist for the 21
st
Century Superstar
With all the changes brought about by the emerging global economy,
increasing frequency of career changes and mandate to control and manage
one’s own career, here are my thoughts regarding what makes a superstar
in this new era:
1.
Smart, educated and informed
(21st century superstars understand you can have
more degrees than a thermometer, but if you do not remain informed on your
industry, employer, department or product/solutions)
2.
Technologically proficient
(21st century superstars save time by investing in their
knowledge of technology and the incredible value provided by the Internet)
3.
Articulate
(21st century superstars practice or join groups, for example,
Toastmasters, to master the ability to speak in public, or at least to large groups)
4.
The ability to be decisive and not afraid to make decisions
(21
st
century superstars
can be wrong more often than they are right, but they learn from each decision
and keep swinging!)
5.
A willingness to take risk
s (21st century superstars understand and live by the
concept of no risk, no reward!)
6.
Act on conviction
(21st century superstars establish moral and ethical principles
and stick to them!)
7.
Hard working and driven
(there is no end game or finish line, 21
st
century superstars
understand that continuous improvement is the critical competency!)
8.
An abundance of physical, mental and emotional energy
(21
st
century superstars
schedule time each and every day to feed their body, mind, and spirit with
beneficial exercise, wisdom, and enlightenment!)
9.
A sincere and caring interest in people
(technologies become obsolete,
machinery breaks, patents expire, but 21st century superstars understand that
people will always be the common element to all business)
10.
The ability to anticipate the future
(21st century superstars always remain a step
ahead!)
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