Ever wonder how some people seem to always hit it out of the park? Sure, they may occasionally miss the mark but, more often than not, you can’t help but notice how those around you are having one success after another? So, what’s their secret? Why do they seem to have many more hits than misses? That’s what we attempt to wrap our minds around today with the help of Ken Goldstein. Ken is author of Endless Encores: Repeating Success Through People, Products and Profits. Ken is an advisor to a number of successful companies and has served as CEO and chairman of the board at SHOP.COM, and as executive vice president and managing director of Disney Online. He also speaks and teaches frequently on topics of leadership, executive management, and innovation. To join my conversation with Ken, simply hit the play button below. You’re sure to learn a lot. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Ken and I discuss: The key to building a career of endless encores The importance of understanding the difference between compromise and consensus The three things you need to evaluate the next time you make a hiring decision And a lot more… This Episode is Sponsored By the Folks at UpDesk Read to Lead is supported by UpDesk, helping you “take a stand” for your health. One of the smartest decisions I’ve made was investing in a motorized standup desk. UpDesk will ship your desk free anywhere inside the contiguous US. Go to ReadtoLeadPodcast.com/desk and find the one right for you. Get healthy at work! Ken Goldstein’s Latest Book You can order your copy of Endless Encores: Repeating Success Through People, Products and Profits right now? Ken Goldstein in Action Books Ken Recommends Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points that Challenge Every Company by Andrew S. Grove First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman Ken Goldstein Resources The best place to find out more about Ken is on his company