May 05 2008
Leadership Attributes – The Parallel Between Sports and Business
Vince Lombardi was not only a great football coach, but an inspiring leader who knew how to get the most out of his players. He was a fierce competitor and ensured that he instilled solid values of hard-work, perseverance and a winning attitude into all that listened. He has provided
When managing business, successful leaders need to demonstrate and project the same attitude and values that made Vince Lombardi so famous. Successful leaders bring people together to collaborate, work-hard and focus effort to a common goal – winning.
Here are some favorite Lombardi quotes that are applicable in the business world:
“The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.”
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”
“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
“The leader can never close the gap between himself and the group. If he does, he is no longer what he must be. He must walk a tightrope between the consent he must win and the control he must exert.”
“Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you’re willing to pay the price.”
“Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
“If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.”
“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.”
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.”
