{"id":130,"date":"2015-11-29T13:04:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-29T18:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachjimjohnson.com\/?p=130"},"modified":"2015-11-29T13:04:06","modified_gmt":"2015-11-29T18:04:06","slug":"selecting-your-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachjimjohnson.com\/selecting-your-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Are you selecting your best team?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As team leaders, we are often faced with the decision of whom to include on our squad.\u00a0 The process in which you go about this is crucial to the success you have as a leader or coach.\u00a0 As a basketball coach for most of my life, I have put together some tips for you as you assemble your team for action.\u00a0 Enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Focus on the best TEAM.<\/em> While we are tempted to select those who possess the most talent, we must always stay focused on assembling the best <em>team<\/em>\u00a0 From top to bottom, we must include those who will fill the necessary roles for ultimate success.\u00a0 They must buy in to what you are trying to accomplish and the values of the greater good.<\/li>\n<li>Who can you trust in action?\u00a0 Who can get the job done without your direct instruction?\u00a0 You must be able to trust your team members to carry out tasks and be leaders on their own.\u00a0 These individuals must trust their teammates well enough to put the team over personal accolades.<\/li>\n<li>For most things, you must do your due diligence and discover the necessary pieces of information to make an educated decision.\u00a0 Choosing your team is no different.\u00a0 Think about the roles you need to fill and find someone who can fill the void.\u00a0 Research everything you need to feel confident about compiling the best pieces that fit together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and loved ones.\u00a0 The holidays are a great time to spend with those who mean the most to you.\u00a0 Professional speaking has taken up a lot of my time over the years, so it is very important to me to spend time with my family and those who support what I am doing.\u00a0 How did you spend your Thanksgiving?\u00a0 Let me know in the comments below.\u00a0 Have a great day!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Life Tip #44:<\/em> What kind of people are you associating with? 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