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https://lnkd.in/e2jNVqaP Its so important to uplift each other. Lean on each other. Work together as a team and #HighFive often those for job well done. #PositiveThinking #TeamWork #CelebrateOthersTogether

💥 Leadership is a Team Sport‼️ 🤔 But there’s a complex balance in maximizing individual potential and team success. ⚾️ In the last 50 years of Major League Baseball — there have only been five years in which the “Home Run Leader” also won the World Series….. 🤩 Ryan Howard 🤩 Mark Teixeira 🤩 Mike Schmidt 🤩 Manny Ramirez 🤩 Reggie Jackson 🛑 This isn’t to diminish the individual accomplishment of the “Home Run”….. 🏆 But it’s to highlight the power of a compete team (hitting, pitching, defense). 🏀 You may have also heard of “Robert Horry” — a National Basketball Association player who won seven Championships and NEVER made an All-Star Team…... 😳 That’s more Championships than: 🫢 Larry Bird 🫢 Lebron James 🫢 Magic Johnson 🫢 Michael Jordan 🫢 Wilt Chamberlain 🤷🏾♂️ Some would say: ❌ Don’t strive to be the “Best Player” on a “Good Team”. ✅ Strive to be a “Good Player” on the “Best Team”. 🗣️ I always say: 💭 The true strength of any team lies within its individual members, and to unlock that strength, a leader must remove the constraints of micromanagement and allow adequate space for individuals to grow. ❌ I’ve never been the Fastest Athlete 💨 ❌ I’ve never been the Strongest Soldier 💪🏾 ❌ I’ve never been the Smartest Technician 📡 ✅ But, I’ve always Valued My Team ‼️ #PocketSizedLeadership ________________ 📢 So, would you rather be the best player on a good team or a good player on the best team⁉️ ⬇️ Let’s talk about it in the comments.

Each one of us has a vital role when playing for a team. Remember Dennis Rodman, who, despite not being a scorer, played an important role for the Chicago Bulls? When Michael Jordan asked him to focus on getting 20 rebounds per game, he embraced his unique role and contributed significantly helping the team get multiple NBA championships. 🏀 🤝 Key Strategies: 1. Know Your Strengths: Understand your unique skills. 2. Embrace Your Role: Every role contributes to the team's success. 3. Effective Communication: Clearly define everyone's responsibilities. 4. Support Each Other: Team success relies on collective efforts. 5. Adaptability: Be flexible and ready to adjust for the greater good. Remember, it's not about scoring, but about excelling in your designated role to create a winning team! 💪🚀 #TeamSuccess #CollaborationWin

My experience in basketball - as a player, coach, and fan - has been instrumental in the growth of my business, especially in team development. It taught me the value of teamwork, precise role allocation, and recognizing each member's contributions. In team discussions, I found inspiration in assigning "player names" to employees, mirroring their roles on our metaphorical court. Like in basketball, some seasoned veterans offered wisdom and experience, others brought boundless energy and vitality, and some provided assistant support. This approach ensured no one felt overwhelmed, burdened, or stretched beyond their capabilities. 🌟🏀 #Teamwork #BusinessSuccess #LeadershipJourney #BasketballMindset

Are the best teams the most successful? Are they teams full of superstars? Why don’t the most talented teams always win? “The best football team’s I’ve been on are not the most talented. They’ve been they closest” - (James Jones, 2023) It’s not always about wins and losses. Though this is how we measure success and what we term as “best”, you may not have the best team for you individual members if you don’t understand what their values and goals are. #whoisthebest #knowyourperformers #personalizeperformanceplans

Are the best teams the most successful? Are they teams full of superstars? Why don’t the most talented teams always win? “The best football team’s I’ve been on are not the most talented. They’ve been they closest” - (James Jones, 2023) It’s not always about wins and losses. Though this is how we measure success and what we term as “best”, you may not have the best team for you individual members if you don’t understand what their values and goals are. #whoisthebest #knowyourperformers #personalizeperformanceplans

🏒📈 Uniting Ice Hockey's Team Spirit with Business Success! 🏒📈 Last weekend our Ice Hockey team won the championship for the 3rd year in a row. Fast forward to Monday morning at the office, I was constantly drawing correlations between the hockey team and the teams at work. In the world of ice hockey, every player understands that success isn't individual; it's a collective endeavour. From forwards to defensemen, goalies to coaches, each member of the team contributes unique skills and strengths towards a common objective: winning the game. This spirit of collaboration, where every player supports, trusts, and relies on their teammates, is what elevates a good team to a great one. Similarly, in the realm of business, success is seldom achieved in isolation. A thriving company thrives on the cohesive efforts of its employees, managers, and leaders, all working in harmony towards a shared vision. Just as in hockey, where the sum is greater than its parts, businesses flourish when individuals collaborate effectively, pooling their talents to overcome challenges and achieve collective goals. It’s truly amazing what can be achieved when everyone is aligned towards a shared goal! #Teamwork #Collaboration #BusinessSuccess #SharedGoals

When I played soccer as a child a decade ago, I could never have imagined that one day, as a coach and leader, I'd be fighting for a medal on the world stage. Recently, with only two weeks of preparation, we achieved the remarkable feat of securing the 4th place at the World Cup in Poland among phenomenal footballers from 30 different countries. 🇧🇦 💪 ⚽ The lessons learned on the field deeply resonate with everyday challenges in the business world. Just as teamwork is vital for success on the soccer pitch, so is it in leading a company. Through sports, I've come to realize that an individual's success is truly meaningful only when the entire team triumphs. The same holds true in a business setting: individual talents matter, but the real magic lies in team collaboration, mutual trust, and a collective effort to achieve shared goals. Whether we're working on a project task, leading a department, or building company culture, teamwork is what propels us forward. I urge all professionals to recognize and value the power of a team, because when everyone rows in the same direction, we can reach unimaginable heights. #Teamwork #BusinessSuccess #SoccerJourney #Leadership

Recently, I've been reflecting on how my passion for playing football mirrors my professional journey in managing teams and driving toward shared goals. On the football field, every player has a role, but the magic happens when we sync as a unit, anticipating each other's moves, and playing to our strengths. It’s a dance of strategy and skill, where individual brilliance shines but collective effort triumphs. This game has taught me about leadership, teamwork, and the power of a unified goal. Just like in football, in the business world, it's about bringing diverse talents together, aligning our efforts, and chasing that common goal with determination and spirit. Every match is a reminder: the strength of a team lies in its ability to work together under pressure, celebrate each other's successes, and learn from every setback. So here's to teamwork, both on and off the field! 🚀 #Teamwork #LeadershipLessons #FootballTeachesLife #GoalOriented #TeamDynamics