Lesson #1 - What Makes You So Stinking Remarkable? One of the biggest mistakes inexperienced leaders make is not truly understanding the unique contribution they bring to an organization. This lack of clarity can have an adverse effect on your career because you are not aware of the ideal opportunities that give you a chance to do what you love and do best every day. You treat all opportunities as equal, not really understanding why you succeed in some and struggle in others. Not only does it impact your performance on the job, this lack of clarity can prevent you from achieving success on a consistent basis. While you may have many similarities with other leaders (i.e., same degree, same university, similar skills, or even similar career or industry experience), there is one thing that makes you remarkably different. That is your individual talent. That unique way in which you think or process things, the way you feel about or respond emotionally in situations, or the way you do ...