Some common misconceptions about effectiveness in an executive role include the belief that effectiveness is innate and not a skill that can be learned and developed. Another misconception is that effectiveness is solely about getting results, disregarding the importance of how those results are achieved. It's also often misunderstood that effectiveness doesn't require consistent effort and practice, and that it doesn't involve self-management.
For executives, the job is not simply to ensure that “things get done;” it’s to ensure the right thi...
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