Qualities Found In Leaders
- Confidence: Leaders must consistently perform well and achieve results to earn confidence, which is rooted in a track record of achievement.
- Humility, Authenticity, and Vulnerability: Effective leaders are approachable and genuine, fostering an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Clarity About Your Mission
- Emphasize personal mission clarity and develop a mission statement based on core values.
- Focus on creating a team mission statement and an intentional trust plan to cultivate a strong team culture.
Habiting An Honest Environment:
- Build open and honest relationships with team members.
- Provide constructive criticism privately to maintain respect.
Acknowledging Rewardable Behavior:
- Recognize and specifically praise good behavior, enhancing confidence and clarity.
- Align actions with your mission and values to build trust.
Questions Leaders Should Be Asking:
- Inquire about personal growth, wellness plans, and the presence of a personal mission statement.
- Maintain a growth mindset to avoid leading the team or organization towards failure.
Experts Mentioned:
Simon Sinek: Author and speaker.
Carol Dweck: Psychologist
Bill Belichick: Famous American football coach.
John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, and Pete Sampras: Tennis players.
Interesting Facts about Jim Johnson:
What’s your favorite movie?
Remember the Titans.
Favorite TV Series?
Hawaii Five-O.
Favorite author?
John Maxwell.
Favorite book?
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey.
Favorite artist/musician?
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Seger.
Favorite philosopher?
Stephen Covey.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
The ability to spread the love and respect for all people.
Ideal time traveling destination (past, present, or future)?
In the present, to go to Wimbledon.
If not in the US, where would you live?
Los Angeles to be closer to my son.
Alternative career choice?
My current career would have been my alternative to being a basketball coach, which is speaking and trying to make a difference.
One piece of advice for the world on a billboard?
“Keep growing and keep serving others.”
– Coach Jim Johnson
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