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Does hard work, grit, determination and focus trump innate talent? 🤔 Had the most amazing conversation with Alan Smith about whether footballers are born with skill or whether it's a case of thousands of hours of practice. Comment below to share your thoughts 👇 #focus #determination

Check out this insightful clip from Sam Burgers about Russell Crowe - it's a great reminder of the importance of experience and mentorship. Clearly, Sam's coaching ability has been positively impacted by this, as evidenced by the high-performing team he's fostered at Warrington.   When it comes to building a successful team, three key factors come into play: clear alignment, continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration. These principles are the foundation of Warrington's success, and they could be the key to unlocking your team's potential too.

Coach Insights: Reflecting on a Winning Season Join us as we revisit our conversation with the coach, reflecting on the team's progress and victories this season. Discover his thoughts on the Hall of Fame discussions and what’s next for the team after recent success! #CoachInsights #WinningSeason #TeamProgress #HallofFame #SportsTalk #GameHighlights #VictoryJourney #FootballAnalysis #CoachingPerspective #SeasonReflection

Spring Football is here! Make sure your actions are in alignment with your vision! To create a winning culture you must create a positive environment for growth. Make sure you're creating an environment for your teammates to grow! #GrowthMindset #GrowthMentality #Growth #WinningCulture #Vision #WinningMindset #VisionforGrowth #SpringFootball #MondayMotivation #MotivationMonday #Motivation

Early mornings in August, decades later, still remind me of football. Preseason football practices were a grind—hot, grueling days filled with double (sometimes triple) practice sessions. I still remember the collision drills, gassers, and sore muscles. But more than that, I remember the feeling of a team coming together, the shared hope of success. I was on winning teams and losing teams, but one truth remains consistent: the hard work was always there. The grind brought a unique sense of accomplishment, one that I often find myself missing as the years go by. Watching this video brought it all back. The discipline, the camaraderie, the sheer determination. Hard work doesn’t always guarantee success, but the lack of hard work almost always guarantees that you won’t accomplish your goals. It’s a powerful reminder of the lessons learned on the field that continue to shape who I am today. #Leadership #Teamwork #HardWork #Football #Preseason

For over thirty years I coached competitive Women’s travel basketball. I was very blessed to be able to help develop young ladies on the court and also those skills were transferable to off the court experiences. The list of 10 signs you are a great teammate I used many times in that development. Are you a good teammate? A sport or business seldom is a one person effort. It is the team that creates success or failure with learnings. Celebrate and develop the team mindset and watch your business rise. #leadershipcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #teamculture

🚨 New Interview Alert! 🚨 I recently sat down for a candid conversation with Ovationz about my unconventional career journey – from professional athlete to entrepreneur. Topics include : • The importance of ethical leadership. • The "bottom line" results of truly investing in your people. • Leveraging data-driven insights to remain adaptable and competitive. Whether you're in sports, business, or any field where leadership and personal development matter, this interview has something for you. Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gfmsQN9d PS: If you're interested in learning more, I am now available for speaking engagements on the Ovationz platform! #leadershipdevelopment #careerdevelopment #personalgrowth #motivation #speaker

While watching an NFL game, I overheard a fascinating exchange between the commentators that really caught my attention. An NFL QB (let’s call him Baker) talked about how the team's culture has become more "fun" since he joined. He replaced a QB (let’s call him Tom), who has won more Super Bowls than anyone (7 SB championships and also holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances with 10.). Tom said:   “This wasn’t daycare. If I wanted to have fun, I’d go to Disneyland with my kids.” Tom's focus on a winning mindset mirrors something Michael Jordan often emphasized—winning requires sacrifice and relentless dedication. I’ve linked to a great short MJ video that dives deeper into this mindset. Both legends show that true leadership means prioritizing results, not just having fun. What’s your approach to balancing leadership, fun, and winning? #Leadership #WinningMindset #LeadershipLessons #TeamCulture #SuccessInBusiness

PURPOSE FOCUS INTENTION Kirby Smart, head football coach of the back to back National Champions Ga. Bulldogs, locked in on a dream, to beat his former boss and Alabama Head Coach, legend, Nick Sabian. None of Sabian's former assistant coaches, which Kirby had once been, had ever beat him. In order to pull off this incredible feat, Kirby had to have three things... 💢PURPOSE He saw and visualized his dream 💢INSANE FOCUS He committed to locking in on his dream... that meant blocking out all outside noise and any distraction 💢INTENTION He cultivated the Elite Level Mindset that goes into creating an Unstoppable Championship Culture where talent thrives... And that is exactly what happened to every talented individual from ballboy, lockerroom attendants,, to players, and coaches, everyone brought in and fully committed...understanding that to do anything extraordinary, you have to become extraordinary. Over 100 individuals with ONE PURPOSE and ONE ELITE LEVEL MINDSET pulled off what many considered to be impossible, in the last three years not only defeating Nick Sabian, but winning 2 back to back National Championships. What extraordinary feat are you, your team or organization dreaming about? I see you living those dreams! Let's talk about how I can help you create... THE PURPOSE FOCUS AND INTENTION THAT CREATE  UNSTOPPABLE CHAMPIONS💯 #KeynoteSpeaker #EliteLevelMindsetExpert #elitelevelintentional #elitelevelmindset #ConquerDistractions #unstoppablechampionshipculture #MINDSET360 #Purpose #InsaneFocus #RelentlessIntent