My highlight from last nights Super Bowl is probably very different than many. It wasnt the ads (which I enjoyed a few) or Bruno Mars performance (which I also enjoyed) or the awe of the unexpected blow-out that transpired. My favorite part of the night was seeing a man (Pete Carroll) who throughout his career was consistently criticized for coaching with a very different style, a style that many criticized as weak, prove to the world the his method, does in fact work and creates excellence out of team that was considered by many as misfits! Last night Pete Carroll proved to the world that coaching/leading with a nurturing style can indeed magnify the greatness and highest level potential in all of his players, coaches and colleagues. This is something I firmly believe in and teach daily because I believe the opposite form of leadership (which is sadly the style that is most typical) is detrimental on so many levels; detrimental to morale, self-esteem, emotional well-being, and flat out de-incentivising. But what do I know? I am a woman right? Or so I have also been told by many who have the old belief system in repeat mode that my belief in leadership is too soft. Well, I am happy to see Coach Carroll prove that theory wrong and hope that all leaders and coaches wake-up to this reality and change their paradigms. And begin to learn emotional intelligence themselves, to inspire and empower their teams/employees/families, and pass along those skill sets/behaviors for future generations. True leaders dont demand respect, they earn it. They see mistakes as teachable moments, not a time to yell or embarrass. They find the positive and wisdom in every moment, not get stuck on the failures. They make things fun so that people want to be a part of it, not feel dread to show up. They use constructive conversations for corrections, not punishments. They positively reinforce good behaviors not demean with negative reinforcement and teach collective team success and power in unity not separation. These are just a few that I hope each person can embrace and seeing last night was not just a win for the Seahawks but hopefully a pivotal moment in leadership.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:53:34 +0000
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