These expert performance strategies can help you get on the road to the top.  

Do you long for the financial acumen of a Warren Buffett, the presentation ability of a Steve Jobs, the magnetism of an Oprah Winfrey, or the golf swing of a Tiger Woods? Have you ever wished that you too had been born with advantages that would lead you to success in your chosen field?

Well think again.

Researchers in Expert Performance Psychology have found that no one is “born great.” Over 20 years of data suggest that there’s no significant inborn difference at all between average and top performers in any field. The only exceptions the researchers found were in a few sports, like basketball, where physical size offers you a competitive edge.

While top performers may not have any inborn advantages, there are some significant differences that distinguish leaders in their fields from everyone else.

Top performers put in more practice than average people, they practice strategically, and they seek out feedback and coaching to make them even better.

The good news is that by adopting these expert performance strategies and habits, you too can put yourself on the road to leadership. Here’s how to get started. (more…)