The 3 pillars to Authenticity
Honesty
Integrity
Vulnerability
Honesty
Start with yourself — tell yourself the truth
EM: “Get access to the truest version of yourself.”
What are your core values? Think of great accomplishments...what values show up in your best moments.
Challenge yourself to come up with 3 personal core values.
EM: “Leadership is not so much about solving a problem as it is finding a solution. It’s a team mindset.”
Give ‘em a reason to look up to you...something that’s not on the stat sheet.
When you ask for help it…
...shows respect for the person giving the advice
...shows respect for the experience, skill, insight
...shows respect and trust by making yourself vulnerable
Leadership qualities:
Awareness
Vision
Risk Awareness
Engagement
Flexibility
EM: “A team is a direct reflection of it’s head coach.”
Three concepts for authenticity:
1. Courage to say what you stand for
2. Able to behave in a way that’s aligned to your values
3. Able to recognize you need help
CULTURE OF SACRIFICE
Culture: shared values, beliefs and behaviors
Bad/poor cultures are also contagious.
“cultus” to pay for positive
Worth fighting for
“Believe in” vs. “Buy in”
Emotional Attachment
Safety — not soft
Championship Cultures
Values—Shared
Vision—Compelling (singleness of purpose)
Process—Be present
Self-discipline drives your self-control
Self-control drives your self-confidence
Self-confidence drives your self-motivation
Recruiting question: “Will they leave their jersey in a better position.”
How do people treat others than can not help them with their goals
EM: “Be your own accountability partner.”
Process
Behavior
Beliefs
Thoughts
Focus
Attention
What is my process?
What skills do I need to be working on by getting reps?
When is the last time I ran my feedback loop?
EM: “There’s a difference between intent and behavior.”