The Learning Factor

They were called "growing pains" for a reason.

that Leonardo da Vinci was largely self-educated and received no formal education beyond basic reading, writing and mathematics?

that BB King is a vegetarian and has never eaten a burger despite having his music used in commercials for Wendy's and McDonald's?

that the famous British leader and orator Winston Churchill was also an accomplished artist? He was in his 40's when he began painting and created over 500 paintings.

that Benjamin Franklin's first job was with his brother in a printing press? During this period, he worked hard on his reading and writing skills since he only had 2 years of formal education.

that genius scientist Albert Einstein he excelled at maths, physics, and philosophy in school but struggled with other subjects like languages?

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was South Africa's first democratically elected president (1994-1999). Known for his anti-apartheid revolutionary movement, Mandela was also a great philanthropist with an abiding love for children and people of all colour and race. Nelson Mandela

that Padmasree Warrior serves on the Board of Directors for more than one corporation? She is a member of the board at Gap Inc, the Microsoft board, and the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Here are 5 interesting facts about American industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford:

1. He was lifelong friends with Thomas Edison.
2. He was America's second billionaire, next to John D. Rockfeller.
3. He was willing to hire people with disabilities.
4. He earned extra money as a watch repairman.
5. He ran for a seat in the US Senate but lost by only 4,500 votes.

that Ruth Reichl, American chef and co-producer of PBS's Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie, started her managing career when she kept on complaining about the LA Times food section?

The best leaders are those who are humble enough to learn from the people they work with.

Growth isn't found in your comfort zone - it lies outside of it. Maxwell Leadership