"Put your belief in players, not in plays."
- Al Davis, President, Oakland Raiders
When I worked for NationLink Wireless in Nashville, I had the unique opportunity to work within a group thats focus was on "fitting in" as much as being able and willing to do the job. The belief of success was based on the people, not the product, the service or system.
Often, we hear people say that their product or the way their company processes their service is not effective. It sounds like, "Well, I could crush it if..." Ugh! "If" sucks!
Is it possible that your company has hired or continued to employ someone that does not belong? Is it possible that you or your company has put belief in the wrong player? Is it possible YOU are the wrong player? (ouch)
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP: I have been examining this consideration myself for the previous 6 months or so. I have been analyzing myself, those around me and those that work with me to help achieve our collective goals.
Amazingly, when you start to look for "players you can believe in," it becomes easy to see the superstars (whether they know it or not) and the ones that will continue to rely on being a part of a great system in which to hide. (double ouch)
Learning to believe in the right players is also about learning to find the right players in which to believe. Increasing your AWARENESS of talent, drive, ingenuity, entrepreneurial savvy, work ethic and, what I think is most important personally, true leadership (a willingness to be wrong and stir the pot to instigate positive change).
Awareness is key. Not sure how to do it? Just start thinking about it all the time. It is like buying a new card... as soon as you are aware it is out there, it seems EVERYONE has one! Player success is the same...
Cheers,
Zach
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