The Triangle of Success: the three headed dragon of optimization

A proven concept is the ‘Triangle of Success’, representing the three success ingredients: Knowledge, Skills and Attitude. We are familiar with words like competency, capability, capacity, potential, proficiency, which are frequently used by us as a substitute for the word ‘Ability’. Ability = Function of KSAs (Knowledge + Skills + Attitude) Where, Knowledge is practical information gained through learning, experience, or association. It is a prerequisite for learning skills. Skills, on the other hand, refer to the ability to perform specific tasks. Attitude, involves how people react to certain situations and how they behave in general. We need KSAs in order to succeed in life. Knowledge The first element is knowledge. Knowledge is not manifest in a wall full of diplomas and certificates. It’s not accurately measured by a numeric grade point average or by years of workplace seniority. True knowledge equals understanding. In the case of leadership, understanding what our followers both need and expect from us provides practical working knowledge. Without such an understanding we are doomed to wander aimlessly from one irrelevant issue or activity to another. There are two ways to acquire knowledge: by studying and by being around people who know more about something than we do. Both methods are useful <a href="https://medium.com/@etiennecouture1982/the-triangle-of-success-the-three-headed-dragon-of-optimization-22cfd0e4f495">Website</a>