Oprah’s Four Basic Success Traits
We’re born with them, but are you using them?
In early January 1984, I was watching AM Chicago’s new host on WLS-TV. She wasn’t your typical morning show talking head. Here was a force of nature jumping off the screen and into our den. Given the almost meteoric rise of her ratings, I wasn’t the only one sensing it. Something special was happening.
I called out to my dad as he had to see this. After watching for five minutes, I said, “Dad, she’s going to be a star.” He said, “You’re right, and she’s a good example of OEII.”
Yes, the young woman was Oprah Winfrey, and the rest is history.
But what’s “It?”
I see striking similarities between my dad’s OEII Concept and show business’ “It”. Oprah’s but one example. In Hollywood, mention any highly successful actor’s name, and you often hear, “They have it,” with a slight emphasis on “it.” Hence the capital I.
My friends in the entertainment business say they can’t describe It, but they know It when they see it. Some call it charisma, others star power. But they only cover part of It.
Before exploring OEII, let’s set the stage.
