10 tough truths... but you can take it. If you're hoping to advance into upper management, you may need to shed some old habits and start looking forward not back. The 10 tough truths will get you started.

1. 10 Ways Your Past Success
Is Holding You Back Today
IF YOU’VE HIT A
BRICK WALL IN YOUR
CAREER, CHECK TO SEE IF IT’S
MADE OF YOUR OWN
ACHIEVEMENTS.
Which habit or behavior do you need to work on in order to demonstrate your leadership abilities?

2. You are
resting
on your
laurels
#1
What you achieved last year… last month… last week…
is no longer relevant. What got you here won’t get you there.
Leaders look for new ways to contribute.

3. You are making
excuses.
#2
Coulda. Woulda. Shoulda.
Looking back at what you
might have done if only…
Leaders make things
happen.

4. You are unaccustomed to
losing
#3If you don’t know how to fail forward and learn from disappointments, you can’t be trusted with the big stuff.
Leaders rebound quickly. .

5. You are clinging to
the past
#4
Things change. Have you?
Leaders constantly evolve.

6. You have not addressed
your blind spots
#5
You can only get by for so long. Acknowledge and work on those skills gaps instead of trying to
compensate for them or ignoring them.

7. You let hubris
overtake humility.
#6
You have a lot to be proud of. But pride
“goeth before a fall.” Don’t let arrogance,
attitude and entitlement keep you from
remaining open to learn from others.
Leaders are learners.

8. You’re
ignoring the
early warning
signs
#7
Don’t rely on luck,
karma or instincts.
Pay attention to
what’s happening
around you.
Leaders keep
their eyes open.

9. You’re not sharing
credit with others.
#8
When you steal the limelight and take all the credit,
you’re losing future support. Leaders are measured
by building other people.

10. You aren’t accepting
responsibility
#9
Blame and shame
are useless.
Taking
responsibility gives
you a chance to
grow. Leaders
model
accountability.

11. You are slow to respond
#10
People want answers and rely on you to move things
forward. Leaders respond in a timely manner.

12. http://bit.ly/career-block
How to Avoid 3 Common
Stumbling Blocks on
Your Way to the C-Suite
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