The HBR Guides Collection (8 Books) (HBR Guide Series)

Finding the Tools That Work for You

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career advancements, for instance, or a contact who

might ultimately offer valuable connections.

Pace Yourself—and Gauge

YourProgress

It’s not practical to try out more than three experiments

at once. (Typically, two turn out to be relatively successful

and one goes haywire.) So after you’ve brainstormed lots

of possibilities, narrow down the list to the three options

that will:

• Give you the best overall return on your

investment

• Cost the most in regret and missed opportunities if

you don’t do them

• Allow you to practice the leadership skills you

most want to develop

• Involve more of what you enjoy doing

• Move you closest to your vision of how you want to

lead your life

Once you begin experimenting, ...