“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong learning attempt to acquire it.”
~ Albert Einstein
Lifelong learning has long been understood to be a critical success factor. But today, it’s taken on even greater importance.
Planning is a cornerstone of leadership and a foundational competency required for success in today’s complex and uncertain business environment. Love it or hate it (and plenty of managers and supervisors do hate it), planning is a non-negotiable priority for anyone responsible for driving results.
Increasingly, organizations are discovering the value of investing in a learning culture. And it makes sense, learning drives engagement, retention, innovation and so many other business priorities. That’s why I’m delighted to host this guest post by Courtney McIntosh with actionable insights. Let’s all learn together about this… and please share what you and your organization are doing to promote a learning culture.
When I first thought about writing this article I considered introducing the concept in the form of a wonderfully provocative question. This, however, is not a topic that demands provocation, but rather quiet introspection and determined action as suggested by the declarative statement: You are the steward of your legacy.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
-Aristotle
As each new year begins, a lot is written on the subject of habits. Habits associated with health and wellness. Habits associated with mental outlook and happiness. And habits associated with greater professional success. Habits really are at the core of excellence in any arena – including career development.
