Envy is rarely directed at the person going nowhere. When your light makes someone squint, resist the temptation to switch it off.

The moment I realized I was going to be a leader, the weight of it really hit me. I knew I couldn’t just rely on my natural instincts anymore. I had to take a hard look in the mirror and polish three specific qualities immediately. Becoming a leader wasn’t an overnight transformation. Three key changes defined who I am today: Communication, Delegation and Mentorship.

People have developed many theories and philosophies around the realization of success. But while there is no single formula to arrive at...