Now that you know you must build Trust to be a Influencer and CAPTAIN –

in order to Lead the team –you must realize

It all starts with YOU

 Good character builds trust;

Character is the foundation of leadership.

Always strive to do the right thing- not because you think others are watching

but because it’s who you are.

Build your reputation for delivering what you say you will do – and if possible do even more.  Be a Role Model

You Must Lead with

  •  Character Your character is what you are. Elements of a leader’s character —                 authenticity, integrity, concern, restraint, and humility — are the qualities     that often really inspire above-and-beyond levels of effort from others on the team. What you say you will do. Know what you value, declare what they believe, and back that up that with their behavior on a daily basis. Basic consistent values and be open and agile in character
  • Trust Teammates need to feel you will support them – trust comes from character and competence. When you lead with Trust it brings you credibility, dependability and accountability
  • Honesty/Inspiration Make your words and behavior consistent and grounded in your values, and follow through on what you say and do. Motivate yourself to get the task done and you will motivate and inspire others
  • Heart, Humility/Real Caring Admit mistakes, by giving you grow, your heart will give you what the team needs – it will create leadership with respect and teammates will feel it. Keep your cool be professional and responsible despite personal feelings of frustration and anger – we can handle it let’s work it out together. Be always accessible -open dialogue
  • Remember a sense of humor and flexibility will go a long way.

Necessary Networking Leadership Tools

  • Clear Communications: Leadership requires clarity in communications -express yourself clearly and persuasively. Always do it by doing it yourself – Be Positive/Supportive encouraging others by using words as Awesome, Well Done, That’s Magic, Great Job etc.
  • Collaborations– respond well to feedback -learn from and listen to others- show respect for their input
  • Building relationships – work together to improve everyone – bring out the best in others -control the controllable – Promote a positive attitude and positive team interactions – every day. A team can work as one effectively if they maintain an environment free from individual tensions.
  • “Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.” –Bill Bradley

 Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a captain to chart a course, Preparation is the key to good navigation  So learn everything and more about your teammates –

Ask them what should be the your teams vision/mission for this year-

Buy-in by all creates a powerful sense of vision and desire to succeed

What are the needs and obstacles to anticipate and overcome – think ahead?

Think about scheduling 1:1s with each team member – make opportunities to learn about and focus on meeting their individual needs

Ask them to help you set real /achievable goals –

Understand one should be able to adjust as one goes forward – develop flexibility, with measured /tempered passion and zeal

How are we going to get better in our play, at practices, and in our schoolwork?

Remember Grades are everything to go forward with you life. So set a goal that everyone on the team gets good grades, and help those that need help

WIN stands for What is Important Now –Stay focused and make the best use of your time in everything you do….drills, game play and in school- use the moment!!!

Part 3 – The road to setting the goals and fulfilling them is next

 

Coach Ed Weil                                                                                               2015

NSCAA