All leaders and all people have a silent enemy: Mediocrity. Throughout my life, I’ve seen countless people from every walk of life in every position imaginable make two choices. They either sink into mediocrity, or they rise above it. No one wants to be mediocre, no one. Whether we realize it or not, we often let some aspect of our lives slip into the average. Who wants that? Not me. I’ve made it my business to help others rise to their potential and help their team and company rise above as well. Here’s what I’ve learned in my decades of experience.
First, you need to be on guard. You need to actively watch for the mediocre and the comfort, in your life, business and those who work with you. I think Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys said it best when he said: “Beware the lollipop of mediocrity. Lick it once, and you’ll suck forever.”