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Michael Jordan’s talent was so strong that even his own teammatessometimes froze—passing him the ball when it wasn’t the best move. Notbecause he demanded it, but because they didn’t want to look bad next tohim. That’s the intimidation factor: when someone’s skill or presence makesothers hesitate, even unintentionally. In the workplace, the same thing happens. A new leader, expert, or strongpersonality walks in and suddenly people step back. Ideas slow down,contributions shrink, and teams underperform—not because people...

Famous DJ, Les Brown once said, “It's better to be prepared for an opportunity and not haveone, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” Les Brown knows that this simple truth makes the difference between those who simply waitfor an opportunity to arrive—and those who see an opportunity, seize it, and are ready tomaximize it.  You may never know what high-level opportunity is going to come knocking on your door. Itmay come as a phone call...