Dilesh blogged earlier this week about how success often comes when you focus on what you have to gain rather than what you have to lose and another great example happened last night as Fulham reached the final of the Europa league.
It was a great night in our house for a lifelong Fulham fan (well at least 5 out of his 9 years) and his more recently converted Dad and older brother but as I’m no football pundit I decided to listen to Roy Hodgson’s interview for his views on the secret of their success.
Two things came up very strongly:
1. The team played to their strengths. Even after going 1-0 down following a brilliant Hamburg goal they stuck to their plan and continued to play in a way that suited them rather than making a desperate change. They plugged away and were rewarded with two goals.
2. Once again Hodgson praised the character and determination of the team something he has done consistently all season.
Both of the above are consistent with so much that has been written about great leadership – try any of Marcus Buckingham’s books for a start – and reflect our beliefs at Leaps & Bounds too.
So, are you encouraging your people (at work and at home) to play to their strengths and continually giving them the support and praise that will develop a real determination to succeed?
I do hope Roy can do that for Fulham for one more game. Come on you Whites!
Gill
