Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky
#33, Four Crucial Factors To Success - Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer & Author of Success Factor
04 Jul 2022
If you could take all successful people from all disciplines, what would they all have in common? According to Ruth Gotian there are four key factors that determine success whether you are a Nobel Prize winner, an Olympic champion or an astronaut. In her book “The Success Factor” Ruth talks through the 100 people she interviewed to give you priceless nuggets about what high-achievement is and what they do differently. If you are curious about high-achievers or want to become one - this is the episode for you. ------------------------------- WE DISCUSS ------------------------------- 01:52 - Why study high achievers? 05:08 - Definition of a high achiever 06:59 - Who is the book for? 07:59 - What are the 4 mindsets high-achievers have in common? 13:37 - Is it ever too late to find your purpose? 15:28 - Is there a case for quitting? When should you stop pursuing something? 17:09 - What kind of mentors do you need? How do you find them? 21:50 - How to spot high-achievers? 25:56 - How to attract high-achievers? 27:40 - Difference between successful men and women? 29:57 - What did you leave out of your book? 31:10 - Who stood out to you from your interviews? ------------------------ RUTH GOTIAN ----------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/ Website: https://www.ruthgotian.com/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthgotian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - http://www.hirewithmaria.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.
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