DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
English: Anthony Fedorov from American Idol (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) In the documentary film chronicling her journey to superstardom, performer Katy Perry advises her fans: “ Believe in yourself and you can be anything.” Not that I would place any weight on Katy, her skills or comments. However, if eleven seasons of American Idol have taught us anything, it’s that self-belief is not sufficient for success. At the beginning of each season of Idol, vocalists audition in front of the judges, and some are dreadfully tone-deaf and off-key. Amazingly, despite their obvious lack of talent, these musically-challenged contestants truly believe they are destined for celebrity. In fact, they’re genuinely shocked when the judges candidly provide them with negative feedback before dismissing them from the set. Certainly, at many junctures in the leadership journey, you must be supremely self-assured to press forward through adversity. But while self-confidence factors into...