There are certain truths to leadership. Every group has a leader. Good effective leaders have both good character and skill traits. The group will take on the personality of their leader. Here is a great article on VCU Head men's basketball coach Shaka Smart a well respected and successful leader. The five core values of his program are appreciation, enthusiasm, competitiveness, unselfishness, and accountability. He breeds confidence and a positive growth mindset everyday into his players and his staff. http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/the-tao-of-shaka/
It is easy to see WHY Shaka is a leader and WHY people follow him. The WHY of your leadership philosophy is your foundation. We all usually spend a lot of time on how to lead but first we must know WHY we lead! Here are a few of my personal WHYs.
1. Why are you a leader?
a. PG
b. Experience
c. To grow myself and others. Demand the best from myself and those around me.
d. Constant pursuit of professional and personal growth.
e. Willing to do the hard work and willing to fail and learn.
2. Why should people follow you?
a. Want to learn, grow, and be challenged.
b. Character: loyal, honest, hard work, trustworthy, fun, positive, honest
c. Skill: development, experience in all facets of basketball, think ahead, initiative, prepared, resourceful
d. Mindset: Grit, Guts, Gumption
e. Care about others well being both personally and professionally
e. Care about others well being both personally and professionally
3. Why is Leadership important?
a. Guides others through life and life decisions
b. Guides family
c. Establish Core values and vision
d. Direction
e. Defines Character
f. Discipline
g. Maximizes potential
h. Demands excellence
i. Significance vs success
j. Empower, Mentor, Teach, Lead, Breed confidence
k. Teach skill and character
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