My very close friend Robin Sharma has written a great book entitled "The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable On Real Success In Business and In Life" (Simon & Schuster).

In this wonderful fable, Robin takes you in a journey with a powerful mentor and four teachers. The teachers encompass a hotel room cleaner, a Ski shop owner, a gardener and massage therapist thereby confirming that you do not have to carry a big title or a 'worldly regarded' top notch profession to be a leader or a teacher.

This New Year, I decided to focus on only one thing. And I am thrilled that I did! I know that if I can make a significant improvement in this one area, all other areas of my life will dramatically improve!

My friend Nadir Mohamed, CEO of Rogers was interviewed by Globe where he was asked about his leadership style.

His response included that he ensures that people know what success looks like and allows the team to get the results they want. If they run into a problem it allows them to discuss what needs to change so that they reach their goals.

What success look like may sound simple to some. However, this is profound! If you start your week, your day, your month or year knowing what success looks like you will be focused and channel your energy to your desired end.

Feeling happy for other's success is a sign of a great giver.

Wish unto others what you wish for yourself is a mantra that will lead you to happiness, peace and success.

People who feel miserable about others' success have a hard time being happy with life.

Everyone is fighting their own battle, and when success comes to them it is a relief and usually an outcome of hard work.

The key to remember is their success is not at your expense and does not take away anything from your life.

Rejoicing in other's victory is an act of giving.

How about you?