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Be a Master Learner
By Susan Maguire & LeeAnn Gibbs

In today's information rich world, whether striving to live a fulfilling life or functioning effectively within an organization, the skills of a master learner are required. Your level of personal and professional mastery will determine your success. So what are the qualities of a master learner? Take a minute right now and write down the top three essential characteristics you believe are a must for this list.

1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________

Each one of us will have different elements that describe a master learner but the common elements will be very similar. How does your list compare to a list I gathered?

Enthusiastic
Risk-taker
Tolerance for ambiguity
Inquiring mind
Balanced and well
Willingness to change
Intrinsic motivation
Ongoing commitment to learning

What do you think? Did I leave anything out? How do these qualities match your list?

While you are assessing your learning quotient notice if there are certain circumstances where you exhibit master learner behavior and others where you do not. What situations have energy around learning?
Is it at work? Is it at play?
Be curious about the differences.
What if your qualities as a master learner showed up everywhere?
How would your world change?
Allow the feelings and qualities of a master learner to take up more of your time during the next few weeks. Assess your energy level and notice what qualities of the learner are present. Then decide if you want to spend more of your time being a master learner.

Have Fun!