Athletes are preparing hard for London 2012 at present. Once
the Games are over, the memories - and lessons – will remain. Whether you're a
sports fan or not, there are valuable lessons to be learned when you view the
efforts and results of these amazing athletes from the perspective of
leadership and peak performance.
Here are 5 such lessons - one for each Olympic
ring - to take to work this week:
They keep score
Olympic athletes know how they are doing all the time. They
know their results, but they also know their progress and improvement. If you
want to improve your performance, you’ve got to keep score of your own efforts
and results.
They have clear goals
Every athlete has a goal for the Olympics. To some, just
qualifying to be there is the target, while, for others, a medal - or a
specific medal, gold - is the obsession. In whichever case, the athletes are
all clear about their goals. You must duplicate that precision in your own work
life.
They practice
Actually, they practice, practice, practice - and practice
some more. They don't expect world-class performance after only putting in
occasional efforts in training. They know to be their best, they must practice
in focused and strategic ways to reach their goals. Do you practice like a
champion? Are you as diligent and consistent in learning the skills that will
help you succeed as they are?
They play to the end
They know where the finish line is, and they don't stop
until they hit it. They pick themselves up after falling and continue, or even
ignore injuries in their zeal to make it to the finish line. Their chance to
achieve their goal may be lost but they don't stop. And you will rarely hear
them blaming others for results, unlike many folks in the workplace who
constantly berate scapegoats. Olympic athletes play to the end, remaining
singularly focused on their endeavour. Do you?
They have coaches
It's unheard of for these world-class athletes not to have a
coach. Even though they are among the best in the world, they recognise that
they need help to keep improving their performance. It's the same for achieving
success in the office. The best thing you can do to improve your own or your
staff's performance is to find a coach.
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