Darric Seow (ChFC®, CLU®, CFP®, IBF Level 3)’s Post

View profile for Darric Seow (ChFC®, CLU®, CFP®, IBF Level 3), graphic

Chief Trainer DS Academy Sustainable Sales Growth | Aspiring Speaker Empowering Teams for Success | Expert in Sales Leadership and Transformation

Who here watched the Euros 2024 yesterday? ⚽ 🇪🇸 🏆⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣I had always a soft spot for Spain ever since my previous trips to Barcelona and Madrid. So I couldn't resist cheering on Spain! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But during that nail-biting second half, watching the Spanish team, I remember a quote I once heard ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ "You can go fast by yourself, but together we can go further." ⁣⁣ Here are my key learning points about Spain's winning campaign: 1. Spain did not have a team of established superstars, summed up by the fact its winners didn’t have a single player on the 30-man shortlist for the previous year’s Ballon d’Or. ⁣⁣Every player in the team played for one another. There was no ego or Star player mentality! In our business development do we tend to go solo because we often think we are the star player? More often its wiser to work in a strong team as it means having a support system to celebrate wins and pick you up after setbacks.⁣⁣ 2. A great coach. Luis de la Fuente was essentially an internal appointment. He won European Championships for Spain with the under-19 and under-21 sides before being handed the full national team job following the 2022 World Cup. He was a father figure as much as a tactician. He built a family with the Spanish National players who respected him. Decisive in his team selection and substitutions, he made an importance difference to the team. Do we have a coach/mentor who can help us see our blind spots and also unlock your hidden potential? A great coach also can help you see your strengths when you can't and help maximise it to guide you to your goal. Finding a right coach and mentor is imperative to your success! 3. Spain has evolved to be a much more versatile team than in the past. Instead of only focusing on possession play, they build a new strength in counter-pressing after losing the ball and guarding against counter-attacks. They are much more direct going forward unlike the old spanish tiki taka style. Instead of playing it safe, they took risks in their attacks and its players had the complete freedom to express themselves. Do we always rely on past strategies and tactics? Or do we constantly evolve and make changes to adapt to the new environment? Old solutions may need to be tweaked or over-hauled to maintain success in an ever changing buisness environment. Change is the only constant! So just like Spain who was not the favourite to win the tournament, most of us here aren't favourites to succeed in our chosen field. Everyone loves an underdog story. Lets play the best games in our lives to succeed! Hope this inspires you and please share your comments! #lessonsfromeuro2024 #buisnessleadership

  • No alternative text description for this image
Leon L H LOH

Financial Services Consultant at GEN Financial Advisory

4mo

I watched pretty much the entire tournament and the best team of Euro 2024 won. Spain did not have a team of superstars, but they had a playing philosophy and the whole was greater than the sum of the individual parts. They won all their seven matches without extra time, including beating powerhouses Italy, France, hosts Germany and England.

Eric Feng (CSP) - Global Speaker

I help experts & founders get paid to speak

4mo

The evolution of Spain's play style is impressive—adapting to new challenges and taking calculated risks.

Darren Lim

Teenage Resilience Speaker | Crafting Invincible Resilience in Youths | Social Service Staff | Public Speaking Trainer

4mo

It's a reminder that success often comes from unity, wise guidance, and a willingness to innovate. Let's apply these lessons in our own pursuits, striving to evolve and collaborate for greater achievements!

Wan Wei, Soh

Make AI Your Ally in Influence & Visibility! | Top 100 Women of The Future ✨ | Metaverse, AI & Web3 Keynote Speaker 🎤 | #MakeAIYourAlly 🤖❤️🚀

4mo

It’s so true that everyone loves an underdog story!

See more comments

To view or add a comment, sign in

Explore topics