The Emerging Leaders Podcast // The Fischer Group

Self Development: The One Skill That Makes Every Leader Better | Leadership Microlesson

The Fischer Group

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What separates average leaders from exceptional ones at The Fischer Group?

It’s not experience. It’s not talent.
It’s intentional self-development.

In this Leadership Microlesson, Jacqueline breaks down how top performers actually grow—drawing on research from Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. Anders Ericsson—and why most leaders stay stuck in autopilot.

You’ll learn how to:

  •  Focus your growth on what actually moves the needle 
  •  Use feedback as a competitive advantage 
  •  Push beyond your comfort zone (without burning out) 

Because growth isn’t about consuming more—it’s about practicing better, on purpose.

📚 Resources Mentioned

  •  📘 Atomic Habits — James Clear 
  •  📘 Outliers — Malcolm Gladwell 
  •  🎧 The Happiness Lab 
  •  🎧 The Mel Robbins Podcast 

+ Recommendation to Learn More About Self-Development:

Question to reflect on:
Where have you plateaued—and what would change if you decided to grow there intentionally?