S B Coaches College
Tip of the Month
May 2007

General Patton's thoughts on what makes a great general and leader.  Do your team leaders possess these qualities and attributes?

Qualities of a GREAT General

1. Tactically Aggressive
2. Strength of character
3. Steadiness of purpose
4. Acceptance of responsibility
5. Great energy
6. Good Health/Strength

Primary qualities of LEADERSHIP

1. Perfection of detail
2. Personal supervision
3. Detailed knowledge of the business at hand
4. A strong physical leadership presence
5. Ability to set a personal example
6. Ability to communicate/explain orders
7. Commitment to ensure that orders are correctly executed

10 Secrets to SUCCESS

1. How you think is everything:  Always be positive.  Think SUCCESS, not failure.  Beware of a negative environment.
2. Decide upon your true dreams and goals:  Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
3. Take action:  Goals are nothing without action.  Get started!
4. Never stop learning:  Get training and acquire new skills.
5. Be persistent and work hard:  SUCCESS is a marathon, not a sprint.  Never give up.
6. Learn to analyze details:  Learn from your mistakes.
7. Focus your time:  Don’t let other people or things distract you.
8. Don’t be afraid to innovate; be different:  Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
9. Deal with and communicate with people effectively:  Learn to understand and motivate others.
10. Be honest and dependable; take responsibility:  Otherwise numbers 1-9 won’t matter.

Always lead from the front.  Your team is like a piece of spaghetti, you can’t push it, you have to get out in front and pull it.

What have you done today to prepare for tomorrow.

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