Building Blocks: Will/Skill

Question 1

What does it mean to have will?

Answer 1

People and pride move you.

Question 2

List the traits of someone with a strong will.

Answer 2

• Know the people who you are working for to support, inspire, and make proud.
• Know the people who will work for you and have your back.
• They understand that they work for their subordinates as well.
• They are willing to face confrontation to build moral and camaraderie with their team.
• They trust and believe in themselves.
• They know the one quality they want to be remembered for and proud of.

Question 3

What skills should you focus on acquiring?

Answer 3

All that will help you. There are innumerable skills to acquire.

Question 4

What percentage of new hires have all the skill required for their roles?

Answer 4

29%

Question 5

What is the key thing about skills in any organization?

Answer 5

Your organization must have a training system to help your staff acquire the skills needed to flourish.

Question 6

What does the fact that technology and laws are always changing mean for leaders and entrepreneurs?

Answer 6

1. You must never stop learning. Find the time to expand your skillset.
2. If you get complacent, you are finished.
3. Working IN the business isn’t enough. You must schedule the time to work ON it!

Question 7

What is the skill formula?

Answer 7

Skill Needed + Cost = Positive Impact

Question 8

Briefly outline the relationship between will and skill.

Answer 8

Will drives you to do what must get done, skill is what you need to know to get it done.