Chapter 328
When Your Time Is Up
Next day the field marshal gave a dinner and ball which the Emperor honored by his presence. Kutúzov had received the Order of St. George of the First Class and the Emperor showed him the highest honors, but everyone knew of the imperial dissatisfaction with him. The proprieties were observed and the Emperor was the first to set that example, but everybody understood that the old man was blameworthy and good-for-nothing. When Kutúzov, conforming to a custom of Catherine’s day, ordered the standards that had been captured to be lowered at the Emperor’s feet on his entering the ballroom, the…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Map Your Skill Evolution
List three major strengths that have served you well in the past. For each strength, identify one situation where it helped you succeed and one situation where it might become a liability or limitation. Then consider what new skills or adaptations might be needed as your circumstances continue to change.
Consider:
- •Be honest about both your strengths and their potential downsides
- •Think about how changing contexts might require different approaches
- •Consider whether adaptation or finding a better fit makes more sense for your situation
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when your greatest strength became a problem. How did you recognize what was happening, and what did you do about it? What would you do differently now?
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