42 Take a Nonlinear Approach
Warfare through the 1700s to the middle of the 19th century was characterized by two groups of soldiers marching in rows straight toward each other. Not until the American Revolution did soldiers begin hiding behind trees and lying on the ground to avoid being easy targets. This was an entirely different type of war. We propose a similarly radical approach to developing leadership skills.
If you were to decide to improve a leadership skill, such as your level of technical expertise, you might examine your current performance and determine a list of actions, such as:
1. Sign up for a class.
2. Attend professional workshops.
3. Read technical/professional journals.
4. Read the latest books in the technical/professional ...
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