A legend from India tells about a mouse who was terrified of cats until a magician agreed to transform him into a cat. That resolved his fear...until he met a dog, so the magician changed him into a dog. The mouse-turned-cat-turned-dog was content until he met a tiger - so, once again, the magician changed him into what he feared. But when the tiger came complaining that he had met a hunter, the magician refused to help. "I will make you into a mouse again, for though you have the body of a tiger, you still have the heart of a mouse." Sound familiar?
How many people do you know who have built a formidable exterior, only to tremble inside with fear? We face our fears with force…or we stockpile wealth. We seek security in things. We cultivate fame and seek status. But do these approaches work? Courage is an outgrowth of who we are. Exterior supports may temporarily sustain, but only inward character creates courage.
Max Lucado, best-selling author.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
We are in a FOUR-DAY Series on "Creating a Healthy TEAM Environment," by Dr. John C. Maxwell Today: Part TWO of FOUR
Three Ways to Create a Healthy Team Environment #1 Encourage a Spirit of Togetherness
The true measure of a successful leader is not getting people to work. Nor is it getting people to work hard. The true measure of a successful leader is getting people to work hard together.
Leaders have to create an environment in which people see themselves as a single unit, the team, rather than as a collection of individuals. Building a team culture means stressing that mutual success matters far more than personal brilliance. For a leader, the goal is to instill an attitude of "we" rather than "me."
Given the nature of athletic competition, coaches have a special appreciation for the value of teamwork. Red Auerbach, while at the helm of the Boston Celtics, shared an insight about his team's success. After winning back-to-back championships in the NBA, Auerbach said, "When I first started coaching, people told me to put my five best players on the court. But I learned early on that this was not the key to success. It wasn't putting the five best players on the court that was going to cause us to win. It was putting the five players on the court who could work together the best. We won championships because we put people together. They weren't always our best players."
Like a good chef, Coach Auerbach understood that ingredients are limited on their own. The magic comes in how the ingredients are combined.
Tomorrow: Part THREE of FOUR: The second of "Three Ways to Create a Healthy Team Environment."
Three Ways to Create a Healthy Team Environment #1 Encourage a Spirit of Togetherness
The true measure of a successful leader is not getting people to work. Nor is it getting people to work hard. The true measure of a successful leader is getting people to work hard together.
Leaders have to create an environment in which people see themselves as a single unit, the team, rather than as a collection of individuals. Building a team culture means stressing that mutual success matters far more than personal brilliance. For a leader, the goal is to instill an attitude of "we" rather than "me."
Given the nature of athletic competition, coaches have a special appreciation for the value of teamwork. Red Auerbach, while at the helm of the Boston Celtics, shared an insight about his team's success. After winning back-to-back championships in the NBA, Auerbach said, "When I first started coaching, people told me to put my five best players on the court. But I learned early on that this was not the key to success. It wasn't putting the five best players on the court that was going to cause us to win. It was putting the five players on the court who could work together the best. We won championships because we put people together. They weren't always our best players."
Like a good chef, Coach Auerbach understood that ingredients are limited on their own. The magic comes in how the ingredients are combined.
Tomorrow: Part THREE of FOUR: The second of "Three Ways to Create a Healthy Team Environment."
Monday, December 7, 2009
Alabama Wrangles the Gators 32-13!!!
Alabama has returned to #1 in the AP poll for the first time in the post season since 1973. The Georgia Dome was rockin' and rollin' with Gator and Tide fans from all around that SEC and abroad. In what was to be Tim Tebow's final SEC matchup and a rematch of last year's SEC Championship the Number 1 and 2 teams in College Football squared off in dramatic fashion. Alabama's defense held the Gator's rushing attack to a minimal. Offensively led by first-year quarterback McElroy, the Tide offense was clicking on all cylinders in rushing and passing offense.
Alabama now prepares to play Texas in the BCS championship game while Florida regroups to face a hot Cincinnati Bearcat team in the Orange Bowl.
Can the Tide regain their momentum their momentum and steer in the the Longhorns for a long-awaited National Championship or will they settle for a SEC Championship as this year's crown? Stay tuned!
Alabama now prepares to play Texas in the BCS championship game while Florida regroups to face a hot Cincinnati Bearcat team in the Orange Bowl.
Can the Tide regain their momentum their momentum and steer in the the Longhorns for a long-awaited National Championship or will they settle for a SEC Championship as this year's crown? Stay tuned!
Friday, December 4, 2009
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! Gators vs Tide
The Top 2 College Football teams in the Nation, Florida and Alabama, go head-to-head tomorrow in Atlanta. Stay tuned as Destinee brings you highlights and live commentary.
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