Morning Motivator - Professional On and Off the Court

"Professionalism: It's NOT the job you DO, It's HOW you DO the job." – Anonymous

It is always fun to look at yourself after you do something to analyze your actions. If there are any "truths" about me (and I am sure you), one is that I take winning very seriously. Whether that be in business or sport. I hate nothing more than losing...

Losing, however, is a part of playing. If you want to win, you must risk losing. When you do lose, you must make sure you carry yourself in a professional manner accordingly.

As professionals, leaders and role models (yes, LeBron, you are a role model), we must maintain a high level of professionalism in winning and losing. Winning is easy because you feel good and are excited about your performance. It is is losing that most of us lose our cool.

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP: Regardless of business or sport, as leaders, we must be humble, focused and respectful to our opponents and teammates. Most importantly of them all... our teammates.

Sure, it is easy to get upset when someone drops the ball (figuratively and literally), yet what does getting upset solve? Would you not be better to provide them support and instruction? Would it not be better to help them become better, rather than tear them down?

Leadership is challenging for many, especially me, when things are going rough. It tests your abilities to stay focused on the task at hand, the development of your teammates and the accomplishment of your goals. Thus, a suggestion. When a challenge arises, and you find yourself frustrated with production or performance (team or individually), use it as a TEACHING opportunity.

The heart of a teach is that of a leader seeking to build a better future through development, not negativity. How much better would you be or your team be if you knew HOW to be better, rather than just being made plainly aware when you fall short? Be a profesisonal - good or bad, on and off the court! Leaders do not get an "off day."

Cheers,

Zach

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