Personality Test Successful People Have Difficulty Changing
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Personality Test: Why Successful People Struggle with Change
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John B., a dedicated partner at a leading law firm, often finds himself snapping at colleagues, particularly under stress. Unfortunately, he's perceived as not being a team player, and support staff tend to avoid him. Despite receiving feedback and coaching, John sees little improvement in his behavior.
Similarly, Judy S., a VP at a large healthcare organization, struggles to juggle her personal and professional responsibilities. She frequently overcommits, serving on several community boards in addition to her primary role. Judy finds it hard to say "no" and feels guilty for not spending enough time with her children. Attempts to reduce her workload have only made her busier each year.
Both John and Judy exemplify the challenges successful people face when trying to change.
According to executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, as explained in a Business Strategy Review article, there's a paradox to success. This paradox makes it tough for successful individuals to grow. When everything seems to be going well, there's little drive to change. However, to maintain effectiveness, successful people must change before circumstances force them to. Even the most accomplished leaders can boost their effectiveness by altering aspects of their behavior.
Goldsmith has worked with hundreds of executives from Fortune 100 companies and discovered that successful individuals hold four key beliefs that foster their success but can also limit their growth:
1. I choose to succeed: Successful people believe in their autonomy and see their actions as results of their choices. While this drive is linked to achievement, it can make them resistant to change.
2. I can succeed: They believe in their ability to make things happen, attributing success to their motivation and skills. This belief can blur the line between correlation and causation, leading them to repeat behaviors that might not contribute to their success.
3. I will succeed: An infectious optimism propels successful individuals forward. They equate busyness with success and often struggle to turn down opportunities, risking burnout and overwhelming their teams.
4. I have succeeded: They often overestimate their past performances, viewing successes as validations of their attributes. This perspective can make accepting constructive feedback challenging.
Goldsmith found that successful people struggle to accept feedback that contradicts their self-perceptions. They might dismiss it for several reasons: if it comes from someone they don't view as a peer, if it clashes with their self-image, or if they acknowledge it but deem it unimportant given their success.
As Denis Diderot wisely noted, "We swallow with one gulp the lie that flatters us, and drink drop by drop the truth which is bitter to us."
Understanding these dynamics can help successful individuals become more adaptable and continue to grow.
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