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My friend, designer Ayse Birsel, recently taught me an incredibly


powerful way to be more successful. Of course, as you know success is
defined by the person who wants to achieve it. Success could be a new
job, a better relationship with your spouse, a great school for your kids,
a bigger salary, or all of the above. Everyone is different. This exercise
will work for anyone! For me, success is achieving my mission: helping
successful people get even better.
According to Ayse, our point of view informs how we think about
something. Last year I was ranked the #1 Leadership Thinker and the
#1 Executive Coach in the World. My book, Triggers, was a New York
Times #1 bestseller. I have definitely achieved a high level of success in

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my mission! As a coach and executive educator, I am helping many


successful organizations and leaders be more successful. As an author
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whose books reach millions of people, I believe I am helping many

Ayse suggested that I try a little exercise to expand my point of view, to

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by Ayse Birsel, published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of

.)
Ayse says, Here inspiration is a key tool. When designing your life
fictionalpeople we know personally or know of.

something about our values, beliefs, and the kind of life we aspire to
live. Many things can change in life but our values are a constant. They
are the foundation of our life design.

Now cross out your heroes names and put in your own name. To the
degree possible, be a leader, manager, coach, person just like that, and
you will be more successful!
In doing this exercise myself, I found that all of my heroes are generous
teachers, like Buddha, Frances Hesselbein (former Girl Scout CEO), Alan
Mulally (former Ford CEO), Peter Drucker (Father of Modern
Management), and Paul Hersey (Co-creator of Situation Leadership).
Reflecting on what I learned from my heroes, I made a decision. I
decided that just like my many teachers before me, I will give to others
what has been so freely given to me.
How will I do this? With my new project 15 Coaches. 15 Coaches is my
legacy project. I am going to teach 15 people everything I know, for
free! This is my chance to honor the many wonderful teachers and

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heroes that I have had over the years and to give to others as they gave
to me. If you would like more details, please go
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tohttp://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/15-coaches/.

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