What’s one thing almost every expert and high performer accidentally does to become great? Usually, they realize AFTERWARDS. It’s easy to overlook, so let’s make it obvious.

What could make it more obvious than pointing it out in a person you might not think of as a leadership icon: Barry Manilow? Yet, you cannot deny that he knows how to succeed. Plus, you can apply the same tactic he did as soon as you recognize it.

P.S. It took all of my willpower to restrain from using a bunch of Manilow song titles as puns in this email. You’re welcome!