How to Become An Expert at Anything

Cricketer AB De Villiers is one of the best strikers of the ball. Asked whether the new rule about reduced bat sizes will affect his game, De Villier’s responded; “I know what makes me good, and it's not a bat. I think I have a natural hitting ability...it's a combination of self-belief, talent and hard work. It's the 10,000 hour rule”.

This rule of ‘deliberate practice’, was first postulated by Bloom and Anders Ericsson. Deliberate practice is not only about practicing what you already know, but also about what you are uncomfortable doing?

Read more about it in this article from The Harvard Business Review, The Making of am Expert.
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What Leadership Style Works Best for You?

Latest research by McKinsey across 81 countries, across diverse geographies  indicates the  4 key skills of successful leaders as:
1. Solving problems effectively,
2. Operating with a strong results orientation,
3. Seeking different perspectives and
4. Supporting others:

Insight
Search for ‘leadership’ on the Web & you get thousands of results. Research too, constantly throws up new and diverse results. But what works best for you? #CoachConnect

Skill Building Framework

"I want to thank everyone for the cricketing advice given to me over the years and apologise for not accepting most of it. I had a reason; I did it my way." Cricketer Virender Sehwag announcing his retirement.

#MyLearning
The path of skills evolution is:
1. Learn the Rules,
2. Practice the Rules,
3. Break the Rules and finally,
4. Make Your Own Rules

While the linear path to evolution may be best,  mavericks and geniuses can, and do,  skip steps. I am the best judge to decide what, where and how I shall deal with rules.