I was recently invited to do an interview with Rob Brown at
The Global Networking Council (GNC), for his
“Networking Giants” online radio show.
In a wide-ranging 23 minute interview, Rob and I talk about:
- The�definition of wisdom�and why it’s not just being smart.
- Why�being smart�is not good enough in today’s world of business.
- The relationship between knowledge and�wisdom from a business perspective.
- Why wisdom is the most�crucial asset for successful business�people today.
- Accurately forecasting�or interpreting trends is a sign of wisdom.
- It takes wisdom to�give good advice�in today’s complex, busy world.
- Making the complex understandable is the�mark of the wise man�or woman.
- How wisdom can help you�stand out in tough, competitive times.
- Credibility is the ability to�inspire trust�in your judgement, and that needs wisdom!
- How�gravitas and wisdom�magnetically draw people to you.
- The need to�see connections�between deep expertise and broad insight for true wisdom.
- The�benefits of wisdom�in making you the trusted advisor and ‘go to’ choice.
- Why only other people can judge you to have�wisdom, not yourself.
- Life is�decisions and choices, and wisdom helps you make better ones.
- Seeing�wisdom�as a house built with seven pillars.
- Nobody is born wise -�wisdom is coachable�and something everyone can develop.
- The seven key skills and attributes you need to�become wise.
- Self-mastery�is the�foundation of wisdom�- when you truly know who you are.
- Perception�is seeing what’s happening differently and better than everyone else.
- The role of character and judgement in�developing wisdom.
- How you conduct yourself is the manifestation of�true wisdom.
- Wisdom gives you immediate�authority�whenever you communicate.
- The difference between a mere fact and a piece of�useful knowledge.
- How�wise people manage�to turn facts into insight.
- Why�niching�can be dangerous for you and your business!
- Three quick steps to start�developing greater wisdom�and gravitas.
- Why the wisest people are�committed to learning�at every opportunity.
- Wisdom tip: it matters less what you say and more what you actually do.
You can see the full interview details here, and if you sign-up the GNC (it’s free) you can hear and download the interview.
… or, you can listen to the interview here: