Kobe on Greatness
+ Tom Brady's College Resume, Leadership Masterclass, Finding Purpose, Bad Bosses
"If you see me in a fight with a bear, pray for the bear." - Kobe Bryant
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Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates: SEC Commish Greg Sankey shared this on Twitter - it is awesome. Brady shares principles that people in any realm can apply to help teams successfully work together toward common goals.
He shares seven things that great team leaders do:
Put the team first, always, even when facing personal adversity.
Show appreciation for unsung colleagues.
Set the standard and create a culture of 100% effort.
Recognize teammates’ individual psychology and the best ways to motivate them.
Understand and complement the style of the formal leader.
Recognize and counteract the external forces that can cause selfish behavior.
Create opportunities to connect as people outside the office.
“In fact, nothing of significance in life is achieved alone. To do great things, we rely on teammates. And to win, team leaders must find ways to draw the best physical, mental, and emotional performance from the players working with them.”
🎙️ Podcast
Game Changers with Molly Fletcher: Creating a Culture of Excellence with 2x Champion Coach Dan Hurley: Coach Hurley talks about what it takes to build a winning culture, how to stay motivated, and leading in a high-pressure environment. [7/18/24 - 55 minutes] Apple | Spotify | YouTube
The James Altucher Show: The Pillars of Life with Marshall Goldsmith: World-renowned leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith discusses the philosophy behind effective leadership and how to balance ambition with personal fulfillment. [8/20/24 - 64 minutes] Apple | Spotify
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Kobe Bryant on Greatness
"If you really want to be great at something, you have to truly care about it. If you want to be great in a particular area, you have to obsess over it. A lot of people say they want to be great, but they're not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness. They have other concerns, and they spread themselves out. ... Greatness isn't easy to achieve. It requires a lot of time, a lot of sacrifices. It requires a lot of tough choices. It requires your loved ones to sacrifice, too. So you have to have an understanding circle of family and friends. People don't always understand just how much effort from how many people goes into one person chasing a dream to be great. There's a fine balance between obsessing about your craft and being there for your family. It's akin to walking a tightrope. Your legs are shaky, and you're trying to find your center. Whenever you lean too far in one direction, you correct your course and end up over leaning in the other direction. So you correct by leaning the other way again. That's the dance. You can't achieve greatness by walking a straight line."
After being drafted in the 5th round, Tom Brady thought he’d need a resume (source)
