It’s that time of year again; March Madness, the NCAA Men’s
Division Basketball Tournament, or as it’s also called – the Big Dance.
Sixty-eight teams participate in this single elimination tournament with the
hope of emerging as the national champions. Most of us will tag along on this quest;
picking our favorites, intensely watching game after game and cheering from the
sidelines. Along the way, there will be some heroes and some heels; we’ll hear
the Cinderella stories and stories of the comeback kid; we’ll experience the defeats
and the upsets. We’ll become part of the team.
And to me, more than any athleticism displayed or who wins or loses,
what stands out in this event is the power of teamwork.
There’s just something about being part of a team – the bonds
it creates, knowing someone has your back, learning new things, working
hard, feeling strong, confident and owning it (whatever “it” happens to be at
that moment): one group with a single purpose, willing to take risks, venture
into unmarked waters and willing to give it their all to accomplish the same
goal – together. Wow.
Okay, not all teams are this good. In fact some are downright
dysfunctional, some personalities just don’t mesh at all and some can be
counter-productive. Just like coaches,
strong leaders know what it takes to make a team great; they know when to make
adjustments and replacements, when someone needs to sit the bench, how to bring
out the best in people, how to keep the team motivated and how to prepare them
for the Big Dance.
Are you that kind of leader? Think about the possibilities.
Now, let’s dance.
Posted by MJ Thomas
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