Talent -- Traits of a Champion: Part 9

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part nine of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Talent

Defined: 1. Any natural ability or power; natural endowment. 2. A superior, apparently natural ability in the learning or doing of anything. Quotes:

Character Adversity does not build character … it reveals it. -- Unknown author The Talent of Trust It takes a certain talent to lay it on the line for each other. Trust in your fellow man and in turn he will trust in you. – Herb Brooks

Leadership -- Traits of a Champion: Part 8

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part eight of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Leadership

Defined: The position or guidance of a leader; directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group. Quotes:

Vision A leader’s job is look into the future, and to see the team not as it is … but as it can become. --Unknown author The Essence of Leadership A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles ... they don’t flock, you find them one at a time. -- Unknown author Lead with Vision Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just on the bottom line. -- Unknown author

Perseverance -- Traits of a Champion: Part 7

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus

This is part seven of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Perseverance

Defined: 1. The act of continued, patient effort. 2. The quality of one who is steadfast in purpose, persistence. Quotes: Real Talent Real talent is not what most people think it is. Real talent is not a natural ability to hammer the ball down the range. Real talent is not some extraordinary gift for putting. Real talent is patience. Real talent is persistence. Real talent is the ability to keep in mind the vision of yourself as you want to be. Real talent leads to discipline, and discipline leads to sustained effort over a long period of time. That effort is what produces, in the end, long drives down the middle and extraordinary putts. -- Bob Rotella Competing Against Yourself The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. --Steve Young Believe and Succeed Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.” -- Unknown author Practice

Practice puts brains in your muscles. --Sam Snead