As we celebrate all the successful men in the list of Top 40 under 40, it got me thinking about how successful men can maintain and surpass what they have accomplished.
Unfortunately, looking at the last few months, we have seen successful men who are experts in their areas and are nationally and internationally recognised and respected drop the ball. They have been involved in scandals resulting in losing their jobs, funding for their businesses and in the end, credibility because of something they said or did.
It got me thinking, beyond one’s technical skills and accomplishments; what else do successful men need to maintain their impact on society and continue to flourish in their careers?
Successful people are held at a higher standard because of their position in society, but they can easily fall if they lack some of the soft skills below that I have addressed in this article. Read more here
