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Please take the time to consider how Anna Meares pulled this off so well. Personally I will use this as a great case study when facilitating discussion around effective leadership

Success is constantly evolving! Carl Lewis was a superstar in the 1980s and 1990s, winning nine Olympic gold medals and setting an astounding 100-meter record of 9.92 seconds. At this year's Olympics, Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville matched that time, but finished last. What's the lesson here? Success is a dynamic concept. What was remarkable yesterday is now the norm. To succeed in sports, business, or personal ambitions, we must constantly push our limits and embrace new techniques. #success #constancy #outstanding #sustainability #Numbers_always_talk.

How inspiring! As someone who values creativity, it's great to hear her say how important creativity is in sport, where it's mostly based on objectives, performance stats and data. I have loved watching you at the Olympics Lisa Carrington, you do New Zealand proud. As a budding paddle sport enthusiast I am in awe of the speed, the rhythm and how majestic top paddle sport athletics make it look. such a pleasure to watch. Lisa Carrington exclusive: The power of creativity and the importance of staying grounded:

WORDS-MATTER WEDNESDAY. Like many this week, I've got #OlympicFever. Of course, the spotlight is on the athletes, but I've found myself drawn to the stories of coaches and team leaders. #Swimming Summer Sanders (1992 Barcelona swimmer). Coach says, "Make the Impossible Possible!" Summer couldn't imagine the swim time he was asking her to shoot for. Then he broke it down, lap by lap, and the goal seemed more attainable. Coaching the process, bit by bit, makes any goal seem more realistic. #USMS Missy Franklin (2012 London swimmer). Coach wanted to know what times she expected to swim; Missy hadn't gotten specific on actual race times but was more focused on "good effort" or "smart strategy". Once her coach had her focus on performance goals, her mission became laser focused. Goal setting needs to be specific and measurable. #UnfilteredWaters Katie Huff (2004 Athens Olympics). She had a less than remarkable first race and was affecting her focus on her next race. One of the seasoned older swimmers saw her demeaner, called her over and spent 2 minutes bolstering her ego and convincing her she needed to keep going and soldier up. #ToySoldier Sometimes, it just takes a mentor to take notice and provide words of encouragement. #UnfilteredWaters Leon Marchand (2024 France Olympics...and French athlete). There are still many coaching secrets that may come out in the archives, but Leon has been coached by Bob Bowman, the same coach who helped Michael Phelps achieve his 28 career Olympic medals. I'm hoping there will be a book! Most athletes will tell you that lessons learned in sport carry over into life. Here's to all the great #coaches, #bosses, #mentors who helped make the impossible possible. #2024Olympics #Leadership #NBCSports https://lnkd.in/gFa_ZDir

To be a world class team, you have to work at it. I’m working closely with a few Senior Teams right now and we are using the 3Ms to bring them together around a common goal which is making their business go faster. I say a bit more about that in this video 👇🏽

👏 Take the breaks, step down when you need to, careers are not linear. There is no perfect path. You can have gaps in your resume, you can move from director down to manager and back up to director again. And if you think I’m full of it, I’ve taken years off, and stepped down and climbed back up. I speak from my own experience. The proverbial corporate ladder doesn’t work for almost anyone . Life isn’t a straight and narrow path! Prioritize what you need and things will always fall into place.

Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet (@beatrice_cheb) on her phenomenal achievement of securing double gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in both the 10,000 meters and 5000 meters! Your victories are not just a testament to your unparalleled talent and athleticism but also to the values of hard work, determination, and discipline that you embody. Lessons from Beatrice Chebet's Success: 1Consistency in Preparation: Beatrice's ability to excel in two demanding races within a short span showcases the importance of consistent and rigorous preparation. Her success reminds us that excellence is not a one-time effort but the result of persistent dedication. 2Mental Fortitude: Competing at the highest level, especially in events as grueling as long-distance running, requires immense mental strength. Beatrice’s triumph over seasoned competitors highlights the power of mental resilience in overcoming challenges and maintaining focus under pressure. 3Adaptability and Strategy: Beatrice’s races were against some of the best athletes in the world, including defending champions. Her ability to adapt her strategy, particularly in the final moments of the races, demonstrates the importance of being flexible and strategic in the face of competition. 4Inspiring Leadership: As a leading figure in Kenyan athletics, Beatrice has become a role model for aspiring athletes. Her achievements underscore the impact of leading by example, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with the same vigor and passion. 5National Pride and Legacy: Beatrice’s victories bring immense pride to Kenya, adding to the nation’s rich legacy in long-distance running. Her success is a reminder of how individual accomplishments contribute to a country’s global reputation, motivating future generations to carry the torch forward. Beatrice, you’ve not only made history but also provided us with invaluable lessons on the power of perseverance, mental toughness, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Congratulations again, and may your journey continue to inspire many more!🥇🥇 @OkilaFitness

"Gold medals aren't really made of Gold! They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard to find alloy called guts" Dan Gable (Oly) There are only champions in this photo. In preparation for the Federation of International Touch World Cup in July, England Touch Senior Women's squad toured to Singapore for preparation. I'm still struggling to come to terms with what we, and in particular the Athletes achieved. tens of thousands of miles from home, in temperatures reaching in excess of 40 degrees, with less than a full international squad in number, an International series win with only 12 players fit during one of Singapore's hottest weeks, 11 full fixtures in six days. I have lost count this week of the number of times; when faced with exhaustion, fatigue, sickness, injury; almost every uncontrollable an athlete or team can confront; Lexie Williams , Hanna Gildam-Clark or I have asked this team to dig deeper, asked them to find the energy and push forward, only to see them pull together and race headlong into the pain then ask ever more of themselves and each other. Everyone; coaches, psychologists, athletes, have faced physical and mental exhaustion, but through our culture, team ethic and pure Guts we have succeeded. This has taken years and months of work on and off field to achieve That it is being achieved by people with full time jobs, in an amateur self funded sport is remarkable. As I reflect on what we achieved and how we've achieved it and how we prepare for world cup I hope to share some of those reflections.

Raygun is having her “Rocky moment." Rocky didn’t win, but he persisted. Winning isn’t always about crossing the finish line first. Sometimes, it’s about defying the odds and showing up when others wouldn’t dare. For me, she is a winner. A star of the Olympics. The odds were stacked against her, yet she persisted. She showed up. She gave it a red hot crack. I respect that. She took on the challenge that no other woman in Australia wanted – Breaking at the Olympics. Australia values being the underdog. More than anywhere else in the world I suspect. We ran third or fourth over the course of the two weeks, which means we are hardly an underdog these days. I remember waking up super early when we were about to win the America’s Cup. I am a child of the 1980’s and Australia was an underdog for most sports, in business etc… except maybe Cricket. Raygun helped us introduce the rest of the world to why we, as Australian’s love an underdog. She defied the odds just by being there, proving that victory isn’t always about gold medals - it’s about resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of your dreams. In personal and professional pursuits, it is not about where you start, but where you finish. Our journey is valuable when success is measured by the challenges we overcome and the perseverance we show. Go Raygun! Go you good thing! Monetise the hell out of your new found Olympic Star status! #Underdog #AussieAussieAussie #SLCo