How many of us want to feel more confident everyday?
Where do we find opportunities that help us gain confident?
Each day I start things off by exercising. I track the number of calories burned and have several effort points plotted.
The baseline is the number that I won't go below. That is the "wimp" factor. Even if I am sick I will push to get past this basic level. The number is 550
The midpoint is where I have to put in 85% effort for the entire exercise period. That's 630-650.
The High Point is where I focus during the entire workout and have to push to hit the mark. It usually moves up just a bit each week.
Monday I hit 700 and felt great. I had to focus and push myself EVERY minute for 40 minutes, but it was a great feeling stepping off the machine with a new personal best.
The rest of the day was fresh because of my early morning experience. If felt that if I could hit 700 in the AM that there wasn't anything I could not accomplish throughout the day.
Confidence comes from focus and effort. Push yourself just a bit each day and feel the difference all day.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Who Should Take The Last Shot?
If you were asked, "When the NBA basketball game is on the line, who should take the final shot", how would you reply?
Sports Illustrated asked this exact question to every NBA player in 2009. Their answer was Kobe Bryant. In fact 76% of them said Kobe was, the MAN!
WRONG
According to 82games.com here are the true clutch players (through 2/4 of the '08-09 season)
The Situation: 24 seconds or less, tied or down by 1 or 2 points.
1) Lebron James - 50 attempts/17 Winners= 34%
2) Vince Carter - 51 attempts/16 Winners = 31.4%
3) Ray Allen - 39 attempts/15 Winners = 38.5%
4) Kobe Bryant - 56 attempts/14 Winners = 25%
Why did everyone pick Kobe?
Sports Illustrated asked this exact question to every NBA player in 2009. Their answer was Kobe Bryant. In fact 76% of them said Kobe was, the MAN!
WRONG
According to 82games.com here are the true clutch players (through 2/4 of the '08-09 season)
The Situation: 24 seconds or less, tied or down by 1 or 2 points.
1) Lebron James - 50 attempts/17 Winners= 34%
2) Vince Carter - 51 attempts/16 Winners = 31.4%
3) Ray Allen - 39 attempts/15 Winners = 38.5%
4) Kobe Bryant - 56 attempts/14 Winners = 25%
Why did everyone pick Kobe?
- He is in his 15th year in the league
- 5 Championship Rings
- 25 Games in 2009 on TV vs. 2 for the Timberwolves
Sometimes the person who is "top of mind" isn't the best for the job. Spread the opportunities around and see who comes through in the clutch.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Set Leaders Up For Success
I went to a sales conference recently and the CEO was the concluding speaker. His job was to pump up the troops, articulate the vision for 2011, and answer questions from the employees.
There was one problem...
This CEO is a cerebral thinker, and not a pump up the troops type of individual. His exhortations from the center stage fell flat.
Rather than listening to whoever told him what he needed to do, he could have taken the opportunity to share a story with the employees that helped them "see" the future and understand their part in it. He could have helped them understand what he sees going on in the future. This would have fit better with his style and would have be well-received.
He was much better during the Q&A.
I walked away with a lesson: As a leader, stick to the format you know will connect with your audience and not force you to act in a way that isn't authentic.
There was one problem...
This CEO is a cerebral thinker, and not a pump up the troops type of individual. His exhortations from the center stage fell flat.
Rather than listening to whoever told him what he needed to do, he could have taken the opportunity to share a story with the employees that helped them "see" the future and understand their part in it. He could have helped them understand what he sees going on in the future. This would have fit better with his style and would have be well-received.
He was much better during the Q&A.
I walked away with a lesson: As a leader, stick to the format you know will connect with your audience and not force you to act in a way that isn't authentic.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)