Keys to Staying at the Top
Very few people make it to the top, because of the work involved to do it. Once there, however, some of the things that got you to the top, must continue to be done. Other, new and vital activities are required to maintain that "top" position. How likely are you to "stay at the top" once you get there? Take this quick assessment to find out.
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1. You've decided to attend a seminar where a motivational speaker will be making a presentation. You take notes, writing down?
What the speaker is saying. What you are going to do about what the speaker is saying. You don't take notes- the important points will stick with you.
2. Assume you have set goals to get to the top. You have achieved them. You?
Continue to set goals. You focus on past successes, so you retain what you have. You have completed your "goal work", so you move onto other things.
3. Rewarding yourself for your successes?
Is frivolous and wasteful. Gives you incentive to complete the task. Has little value in motivating you - doing a great job is enough of a reward.
4. The best way to implement new strategies is to?
Take it slow and cautiously. Seek approval from people who care about you. To do something immediately.
5. You hear about new ideas from people in totally different circumstances than yourself, including their examples of success. You?
Ask yourself "How does this apply to me?" Ignore the ideas because the situations are too different. Settle for "abstract knowledge"- with no need to totally relate to the ideas.
6. Staying at the top requires increased learning. The secret to increased learning is?
Confidence. Flexibility. Repetition.
7. To increase learning, you should be?
Productivity-minded. Well-prepared. Relaxed.
8. Burnout is a leading cause of falling from your high level of achievements. Which of the following does not reduce burnout?
Think positively. Remain sedentary. Use humor.
9. Staying at the top requires good communication skills. Building rapport is essential. To best do that?
Tell people about "problems" that are happening so they can relate. Use the gestures, words, and vocal patterns the people you are speaking to use, but do not mimic them. Talk a lot so people only have to listen to you.
10. Discipline is important for staying at the top?
True. False. I don't know.
11. Which of the following will help you gain influence with other people?
Present areas of agreement before getting into areas of disagreement. Give arguments against their view versus positive reasons for your own view. Assume a lack of response is a hostile response.
12. Which of the following does the least to build your credibility?
Direct eye contact. Taking responsibility. Ending a statement on an upward inflection with a question in your voice.
13. Remaining at the top requires you to remain visible. Which of the following doesn't improve visibility?
Receiving testimonials about your accomplishments. Letting others take credit for your achievements. Volunteering.
14. When you first meet someone new, you have 30 seconds to present a powerful message. In that 30 seconds, you?
Explain in detail your point of view. Talk for the entire 30 seconds- it's such a short period of time. Name a benefit in that 30 seconds - something that would tell the listener what's in it for them.
15. Fine-tuned listening skills keep you at the top. While listening to others, you should?
Use body language that indicates you are listening. Interrupt, interrogate, or change the subject. Use clichés like "that happens to everyone" in response to what you are hearing.
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