How do you prepare a team for a big game?
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with the Greece Athena High School boys basketball team (my former school) before their first Section V Class AA2 game. Getting prepared mentally for postseason play is just as important as physical preparation. We had a great discussion about preparation and how to get into a championship mindset. In the #CJJblog this week, I give you some of the questions that we talked about. Enjoy.
- Who is the first person you should lead? Yourself. Take responsibility.
- Do you have enough talent to win a championship?
- Are you willing to put the team goals ahead of your own individual goals?
- Are you willing to invest the time and effort necessary to play at your best?
- Are you leading by example in both the good times and bad?
- When things go well for others, do you cheer them on, or hate hearing about their successes?
- Do you care and trust each other? Do you have each other’s backs?
- When things go wrong, is it your responsibility to improve the situation or do you blame others?
- Why can you win a championship?
- What will be your biggest obstacle to winning a championship?
Did You Know? Coach Jim Johnson delivered two virtual presentations on effective self-leadership and building team culture to students at Eastern Washington University. Reach out to book your spot now!
Life Tip #29: In decision making, always ask yourself, If I make this decision, then what?
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