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As a tech leader, it's essential to understand that your intelligence alone won't guarantee success. Encouraging growth and collaboration among team members is much more important. In his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement speech John Stockton said "I played 30 years competitively... Not once, never, was I the best player on my team." This quote emphasizes the significance of teamwork and collaboration. His humility and willingness to elevate others made him a great leader and kept his teams competitive at the highest level throughout his career. As a tech leader, you should aspire to be a facilitator of growth and teamwork, not just the smartest person in the room. When you encourage and foster collaboration, great things can happen! #teambuilding #leadership #collaboration

Sometimes you gotta do hard things even when you don't want to. That's my daughter, who had to play goalie for her 3rd/4th grade lacrosse team last weekend. I think I can say pretty confidently that goalie is NOT a popular position to play at this age...or maybe any age. She was nervous about this mainly because she wanted to do a good job and she wasn't sure she would. We talked about the importance of being there for your team and trying your best, and if you let in a few goals, that's ok. Showing up is the most important thing. She let in a few goals but also made some saves that I didn't think she could make! Her team - and her parents - were really proud of her. This made me think about all the leaders out there (myself included) who show up everyday and give it their all, even when they may not know exactly what to do. Being a leader is a really HARD job with lots you can't control. But there is one thing you can do that my daughter reminded me of - the importance of showing up for your team. #leadership #leadingteams #sports

The essence of a high performing team - “I hope that when people watch us play, they see the joy that we play with, that we love playing together, and we got it done together. I feel like that’s the most important thing.” -- Jrue Holiday, Boson Celtic point guard and two-time NBA champion. This year's Celtics team is a full on education in leadership and what it means to be a high performing team. Winning the title is incredible. Even more so is the focus on 1) A talent strategy built on acquisition and on-going development 2) Building a high performing team by integrating and aligning individual mindsets and behaviors to create breadth and depth 3) Leadership and accountability throughout the organization 4) A clear vision of success and the path to attain it 5) Being resilient and learning from failure to perform differently and better 6) Motivating and inspiring each other to be their best 7) Loving what you do 8) A belief in the team over the individual. When you read what the team has to say, it's most often *we* over *i.* This article encapsulates this all so well. Even if you're not a basketball fan, I encourage you to read on to see a high performing team who truly loves what they do and loves their team. Thanks for the ride this year and showing how a team succeeds with everyone playing their part! #humancenteredleadership #celtics #coaching #leadershipdevelopment #managerdevelopment Thought you'd like this one - Jim Malley Kimberly Rowell Jason Osher, PhD Regina Malley Tal Ben-Shahar Amy Edmondson Rachel L Glazer Erik Lemay Tricia Keefe Carol Goyette Gabriela Spear Karen Balcom Jenn Nyiri Jenn Rappoli Jamey M. Bertram, PE Brian Rolnick-Fox

Wow! Age does not matter and what matter is an attitude. He demonstrates humility and gratitude, acknowledging that success is a collective effort rather than an individual achievement. This displays his ability to inspire and motivate others by valuing their contributions and fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork. Furthermore, Bopanna’s mention of his family reflects his strong sense of values and priorities. A true leader not only excels in their professional pursuits but also prioritizes relationships and family life. By acknowledging the role of his family in his success, Bopanna demonstrates integrity and authenticity, traits that are essential for effective leadership. Overall, Rohan Bopanna’s leadership extends beyond the tennis court, inspiring others to recognize the importance of teamwork, humility, and gratitude in achieving success. His ability to lead by example and to prioritize relationships serves as a powerful reminder of the qualities that define exceptional leadership. #Rohanbopanna#sportmanship#leadership

Simon Sinek: Pre-emptive Chaos in a way can help improvise but doesn't it call for unintended Panic in to the system? 1. How it is best for collective/team goal? 2. Pre-emptive Chaos also calls for some assumptions. 3. Is chaos required in successful outcome? Just a thought :)

'You introduce controlled Chaos to keep people on their toes' Shane Battier. What a fascinating perspective. This was NOT on my radar. Yet it makes sense, for teams that are already high-performing, to ensure they don't stagnate and get set in their ways of working. Is controlled chaos something you should introduce to your team? or something to stay away from? Share your thoughts and reasoning below ⬇

This is so so true the strength is the group and the abilities they bring. Diversity is key and we as leaders should welcome the chaos and direct it appropriately

Great insight coming out of an 'out of the box' thinking..! Introducing an element of CHAOS, a controlled chaos, enables your people to come out of their comfort zone and bring out the best from within them..!

This was a good one!! Take a listen to Simon Sinek’s latest podcast with former NBA player and former Duke star Shane Battier. So much good stuff in here I won’t attempt to summarize it! I guarantee you will learn from this one on how to be a better leader, teammate and repeat Champion! Will Super stars guarantee victories? What’s the most important element to strong performing teams? How do leaders drive repeat wins? Check it out and leave me a comment on what your favorite mantra and learnings are from this podcast. #leadership #excellence #team #bestadvice #personaldevelopment

How many people have YOU helped become a Director of Racquet Sports? or a teaching pro?     Think about it.   The reality is we all have more influence than we likely realize, which is something that is incredibly necessary now, for the racquets industry, as we will lose a tremendous amount of leaders over the next decade since their average age is 55+.    In a UF survey completed earlier this year, it became VERY apparent that most pros entered the industry because SOMEONE encouraged them. It was either another pro, a student, a peer, a parent or a coach. So the next time you see someone loving the games we play and teach -- whether they are young and yet to start their career or older and doing some other career -- it could be time to tell them that the racquets industry could be perfect for them. The industry is bursting at the seems with new players, and it's a place where social connectivity, health, wellbeing, and fun all collide. Encouragement goes a very long way. People love to be noticed - and even better, you can offer to mentor them. If we want a great industry, we have to encourage great people to come to work in it. That, among other topics, is featured on the latest episode of www.racquetfuelpodcast.com with Len Simard. #UFDORS University of Florida - Institute for Coaching Excellence #tennis #pickleball #padel #platformtennis #touchtennis