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😫 True GRIT and Resilience is not shone when someone breaks. It is shone when someone breaks, and take time and immense effort to piece everything together again. 🤝 Don't interview for GRIT and Resilience via generic questions. Dig deep or even break the thoughts or ideas of the candidate and see how they can piece themselves back together. Even better, put out a project that seems impossible for them and see how they react to that growth spurt! For non-tennis fans, this young man Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last month at age 22. What you didn't know is that his opponent was up 2 sets and only needed 1 set to become champion, whilst he needed 3 sets to win. In pro tennis, 3 sets could take up to 5 hours... At his age, having to deal with losing something so close to obtaining, requiring maybe 5 hours... Maybe most would crumble But he won it from the dead. Absolute dead. This is an example and evidence of one with GRIT. I would hire him. When he retires and gets bored of tennis. 😂 I recorded this match highlights and will keep it to share it with my kids. I know King William did it for his daughters Serena and Venus Williams. #highperformance #talentacquisition #recruiting #iotd

Tonight in Rakan’s session we worked on improving Change of Direction Speed and Reaction Time. Reaction time is crucial in tennis for several reasons: Response to Opponent’s Shots: Tennis involves fast-paced exchanges where players must quickly respond to their opponent’s serves and groundstrokes. A shorter reaction time allows players to anticipate and respond effectively to the direction and speed of the ball. Positioning and Movement: Quick reactions enable players to move into the optimal position to hit the ball. This can involve lateral movement, sprinting to the net, or retreating to the baseline, all of which require rapid decision-making and physical response. Shot Selection: Players must make split-second decisions about which shot to play based on the incoming ball’s trajectory, speed, and spin. Faster reaction times can lead to better shot selection and execution. Defensive Play: In defensive situations, such as when returning a powerful serve or a well-placed shot, having a quick reaction time can mean the difference between successfully returning the ball and losing the point. Mental Edge: Players with superior reaction times can create a psychological advantage over their opponents. If an opponent perceives that they are consistently outpaced, it can lead to increased pressure and mistakes. Overall, reaction time is a fundamental aspect of a player’s performance, influencing their effectiveness on the court and contributing to their overall success in matches. #tennis #kuwait #tennisjuniorpro #tennisjuniorplayers

🎬 This video went viral: Roger Federer giving a graduation ceremony speech at a US university.   🔔 Two key takeaways:   1️⃣ “Of the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won nearly 80% of them. What % of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. Even the top-ranked players barely win more than half the points they play.” Federer explains how after losing a point, you must learn to move on quickly. It highlights that the line between winning & losing everything is often thin. Victory isn’t just about the best forehands or winning serves.   2️⃣ Soft Skills !  The rest of his speech subtly highlights how an incredible combination of soft skills propelled him forward: #resilience, #adaptability, discipline and hard work, #selfconfidence, frustration management, learning, and especially handling constructive feedback, which helped him both personally and professionally. If it’s true for him, it must be true for us.   #Tennis is an amazing sport because it’s a battle between two opponents, involving physical prowess, technique, tactics, and emotional management. It’s also one of the most frustrating sports, where players aren’t allowed to show their frustration. But that’s another discussion we can revisit.   Get inspired and Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dW9RXaSt #SoftSkill #fairceptionApp

Excited for the return of 🎾 tennis season! Reflecting on the lessons from the court - the hidden gears, killer instinct, and unyielding drive that set winners apart from triers. In the most difficult yet pivotal situations of a match, winners consistently showcase the art of choosing the right moment. Take Djokovic's sudden beast mode ON in sets 3 and 4 against Popyrin or Shang's strategic turnaround in set 2 against Nagal - these moments define champions. What stands out is the ability to execute with conviction - overcoming opponents tactically and, crucially, mentally. Resilience and strategic counterpunching create ripples, denting the opponent's confidence to the point where they focus more on your strengths than their own. Nugget number two: Tsitsipas and Medvedev embody the art of going back to what you excel in, even under relentless pressure. Facing fierce competition, belief in your strengths, whether a string of perfectly-timed forehands or consistent strategic baseline play, becomes the anchor for success. Perhaps these are life's lessons in disguise - choosing the right moment to seize opportunities and, when facing challenges, going back to your strengths. Easier said than done, but isn't that the essence of growth? #Tennis #Strategy #LifeLessons #Resilience #SuccessMindset

The pro tennis tour - as Wimbledon reminds us - can be relentless. Resilience on court is as much about an ability to deal with the highs and lows of the game as it is training, skills and kit. We spoke to former pro tennis player, Nicole Gibbs to find out how she kept on an even keel while competing: “There’s nothing more crushing than being up 40-love in a game and then losing it. It feels like the world has crumbled beneath you because now there’s a mountain to climb. Why? Because it’s not just about that game, it’s about the momentum that would’ve come with winning, how that would have affected your opponent’s psyche, how it now affects your own. We’re not on the clock in tennis, so every point lost is another you have to win back on court. When you understand this you have a better understanding as to why tennis players can be neurotic, and can stand on a court talking to themselves. You have no one to talk to, yet you’re dealing with all these mini hardships and successes alone. It can be hard to regulate. Meditation helps me. I can be at peace with myself and what I can do, so that I know that losing a game or even a match isn’t going to affect where I ultimately go. Sometimes, before a match, I’ll do a quick meditation, focusing on a visual cue or physical sensation that I can translate to the match, such as the feeling of my feet on the ground. I lose a point, or I win a point, and I focus on my feet and that brings me back into the moment. It’s a way to bring my attention to something neutral, and it not only keeps me focused but stops me from succumbing to the emotional rollercoaster.” #wimbledon #tennis #protennis

🍓 🎾 Back to reality with a bump (🤕) this morning after a great day at Wimbledon yesterday. Despite feeling two worlds apart, your Sales & Marketing strategy isn't all that different from a game of tennis... Tennis and sales strategy both hinge on precision, timing, and adaptability. In tennis, a well-placed serve can win the game, just as a well-targeted pitch can clinch a deal. Both require reading the opponent, anticipating moves, and staying agile to turn challenges into opportunities. #financialservices #assetmanagement #tennis #strategy

Another tennis data stat to mark the start of Wimbledon...... In 2020 I made a list of the top 100 men tennis players and analysed their career earnings at that point. The top 100 men at that time (2020) had career earnings of $1.2bn between them. Interestingly the top 3 were: Novak at $143,631,560 = 12.14% Roger at $129,946,683 = 10.99% Rafa at $120,955,904 = 10.23% So dominant in wins, rankings and between them 33.36% of the $1.2bn. Yikes what dominance. #zohoanalytics

The parallels between professional tennis athletes and senior executives in big business are explored in this insightful article authored by Louise K Allen on July 13, 2024. A fascinating comparison shedding light on the similarities between these two seemingly different worlds. Well worth a read.

«So you're a perfectionist, most high achievers are, and it's a good quality if it's applied in a healthy, sustainable way. Here's what I want you to strive to be perfect at. I want you to strive to be perfect at bouncing back. Stuff's going to happen. You're competing in tennis, like, there's going to be adversity every time you play». For the first time since the 2003 US Open, the singles semifinals see a quartet of American players, each with their unique journey and learnings that offer profound coaching insights. #coaching #tennis #resilience #reframing https://lnkd.in/gvsXqD_5

Where is this success coming from? Hard work in the era of “work is over-rated” Final. Australian Open News. I promise that this is my last post on tennis for a while😊, I’ll change the subject. After the Quarterfinal win, in the on-court interview, Jelena Dokic asked Arina Sabalenka a question that caught my attention - “Where is the consistency coming from?” Her answer? “Hard Work. I’ve been working so hard the last year, this preseason. It’s all about hard work. Give it all on the practice court, so you’re ready for the matches as good as you can be”. Similarly, in the interview before the men’s final, one of the press representatives poked Jannik Sinner: Alcaraz won Wimbledon against Djokovic after 2195 days of Djokovic reigning there. Today there are 2195 days since Djokovic lost last time here. You think the victory was written somewhere?” Jannik’s answer: “If it would be that easy.” And separately he spoke about the tremendous work he put in the last years to get where he is now. A tennis player on tour trains 6-8 hours/day for 6 days/ week. At the beginning of their careers, in juniors, the training is 8-12 hours/day. And if you are on top of your game, and play in the big tournaments, you still have to train between 4-8 hours every day, including recovery, gym, etc. (Here is a bit more about training: https://lnkd.in/dydji8sa). I’ll let you make the analogy with our careers in the corporate world😊… Sabalenka won the Australian Open. And at this time during the day, it’s still not clear if Jannik will win the final. However, without hard consistent work, they would not be here… #peakperformance #growthmindset #tennis #work #passion #Edurom