Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2013

However, there seems to be something of a consensus regarding the relationship between sports and leadership, at least as acknowledged by governments and industry. Not just any sport will do, however. Team participation is often cited as an important aspect in using sports to develop leadership skills.

Sports 256

Sports Leadership Teamwork Participative 256

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons. Not only does this approach build stronger workplace relationships, but it also gives employees a bigger stake in their own work, increasing levels of motivation.

Teamwork 200

Teamwork Micromanagement Leadership Sports 200

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Define the right metrics to measure individual goals and collective goals of the team. These ought to fall in line with the overall goals of the company. Depending on your goals — and the goals of your business — your data must serve to give you what not’s so obvious. Management isn’t just about goals.

Metrics 190

Metrics Management Katz How To 190

Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

We need to look ahead and have goals for future success, and make choices right now that take us in that direction. This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong. Focus on the final score.

Strategy 196

Strategy Sports Ethics Loyalty 196

Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

Champions: Usually associated with sports, the word champions identifies the ultimate winners. These are the people who have worked smart and hard to achieve a goal. Goal-setting research tells us that feedback is necessary for any goal setting to motivate performance. You receive power from eating. They work together.

Blanchard 145

Blanchard Ethics Taylorism Taylor 145