Description

In this episode Rob interviews Dr Ruth Gotian. Author of “The Success Factor”, mentor and researcher in the field of high achievers and leaders, Dr Ruth shares her knowledge on how you excel in your leadership role.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Dr Ruth played football for many years and understands the requirements and intricacies involved in the game.

• Successful people all have similar skills which have facilitated their progress. Dr Ruth realised that she could study these areas and present them as a repeatable theory. 

• Find your passion. Do it because you love it, not for external adulation. Bear in mind, however, that your passions change.

• Persistence is key. Be tenacious but also patient for results. 

• Don't forget the basics. Keep reinforcing your basic skills and they will support everything else. Your fundamental skills are your doorway to your success.

• Keep learning. Be open to new knowledge constantly.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Dr Ruth has interviewed high achievers, Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympians, NBA champions and is the most prolific reader I've ever come across.' 

‘There are so many different ways to continue to learn, its not just about reading 8 hours a day.'

‘I read 70 to 100 books a year.'

‘What we know in adult learning is we don't just learn from reading, we don't just learn from doing. We actually learn from reflection.'

‘When you become professional and when you make it big, look me up because I'll want to interview you.'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr Ruth Gotian is a world renowned author, mentor and researcher.

She counts on her list of achievements as interviews with extreme high achievers including Nobel prize winner, astronauts and Olympic and NBA champions.

The scientific journal "Nature" and Columbia University each called Ruth an expert in leadership, mentorship and high achievers. 

In 2021 Ruth was named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, as one of 30 management thinkers to watch worldwide and referred to as a "Prolific mentor and educator, leading important research into the secrets of success."

Her book on extreme high achievers, The Success Factor, will be published in January 2021.

You can connect with Ruth via her website:

www.ruthgotian.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience

Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.

The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.

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