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👍 Learning from the (Paris Olympic) Games- Lesson 4 - Improvements - Up and Downs ▶️ Winners and losers? ➡️ How many losses, how many lame rankings do athletes have to endure before they reach the top ➡️ How many times have they not reached their objective to win a domestic, continental or word title? ➡️ In which events have they learned the most to achieve amazing results later on? ➡️ Obviously when they failed which helped them to think again and again and again about what was not right enough and fix it ▶️ Winners lost before, a lot, which helped them to improve faster 🔑 In our firms why don't we debrief any collective work with the team, even when successfull, to think and check whether we could have done better? #Paris2024 #sportlaw #management #EwenLaw

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Watching the Olympics 🇨🇦, we are reminded of the incredible journey athletes undertake to reach the pinnacle of their sports. Each Olympian's story is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the unyielding spirit to overcome challenges. In business, we face our own set of hurdles. Just like those Olympic contenders, it's our refusal to give up that sets us apart. Every no, every setback, every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger. At Sandler, we believe in the power of persistence. We know that every successful leader, manager or salesperson has faced rejection and failure but chose to push through. Our coaching is designed to help you embrace these challenges and turn them into steppingstones toward your ultimate success. So, as you watch the Olympics and cheer on Team Canada, remember: the champions you see on screen were once just like you – contenders who refused to give up. Let's channel that Olympic spirit and strive for our own gold medals in sales! #SandlerTraining #OlympicSpirit #Perseverance #SalesSuccess #NeverGiveUp #TeamCanada #Ayon #Edmonton #Canada

Watching the Olympics 🇨🇦, we are reminded of the incredible journey athletes undertake to reach the pinnacle of their sports. Each Olympian's story is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the unyielding spirit to overcome challenges. In business, we face our own set of hurdles. Just like those Olympic contenders, it's our refusal to give up that sets us apart. Every no, every setback, every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger. At Sandler, we believe in the power of persistence. We know that every successful leader, manager or salesperson has faced rejection and failure but chose to push through. Our coaching is designed to help you embrace these challenges and turn them into steppingstones toward your ultimate success. So, as you watch the Olympics and cheer on Team Canada, remember: the champions you see on screen were once just like you – contenders who refused to give up. Let's channel that Olympic spirit and strive for our own gold medals in sales! #SandlerTraining #OlympicSpirit #Perseverance #SalesSuccess #NeverGiveUp #TeamCanada #Ayon #Edmonton #Canada

These days, after the epic gold win of the Italian female volleyball teams, I saw many articles and posts about the legendary coach Julio Velasco. My non-Italian friends might not know him, but he's really a legend in Italy, a (non-Italian) guy who completely transformed the role of a sport coach, obtaining sensational results with several volleyball teams in Italy. Here is his personal decalogue: 1 - The coach doesn’t do; he convinces others to do. 2 - In a mistake, you need to find the reason, not the culprit. 3 - The team is built by first establishing roles. 4 - Celebrate even the mistakes made while trying, just like with children. 5 - It’s either yes or no. There’s no “yes, but.” 6 - Say “well done” more often. Say it even to those who are already good. 7 - Sometimes you need someone to push you into the pool and force you to swim. 8 - Ask your collaborators “why” more often. We often have conflicts and haven’t asked why. 9 - You can’t have a steady job at the post office and live a reckless life like Vasco Rossi (read Jim Morrison :-). 10 - Winners celebrate; losers explain. Now, if you are a manager, Julio Velasco can probably inspire you to be a better one. If you have a manager, you should hope their management style resembles, at least a little, that of Julio Velasco. #management #leadership #Paris2024

Watching the Olympics 🇨🇦, we are reminded of the incredible journey athletes undertake to reach the pinnacle of their sports. Each Olympian's story is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the unyielding spirit to overcome challenges. In business, we face our own set of hurdles. Just like those Olympic contenders, it's our refusal to give up that sets us apart. Every no, every setback, every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger. At Sandler, we believe in the power of persistence. We know that every successful leader, manager or salesperson has faced rejection and failure but chose to push through. Our coaching is designed to help you embrace these challenges and turn them into steppingstones toward your ultimate success. So, as you watch the Olympics and cheer on Team Canada, remember: the champions you see on screen were once just like you – contenders who refused to give up. Let's channel that Olympic spirit and strive for our own gold medals in sales! #SandlerTraining #OlympicSpirit #Perseverance #SalesSuccess #NeverGiveUp #TeamCanada #Ayon #Edmonton #Canada

Swedish innovation is a superpower! Finding new ways that will be competitive advantages couldn’t be better illustrated than by the two young Swedish athletes David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig and their olympic gold medal in beach volleyball in Paris. And they did it with an innovative technique that could prove to be as revolutionary as the high jumping’s Fosbury Flop. The “Swedish Jump-Set,” as it has become known, is a move in which the player jumps as if to spike the ball but instead sets it to his partner. The misdirection forces the opponent to leave his feet, so that he is out of position when the ball is actually passed. And as in all sort of innovation - persistency, courage, team work and openness are as important as the actual core skills. In sports - and in business! #innovation #mercuriurval #leadership #sciencebased

  This past Saturday, South Africa dominated Argentina 48-7 to clinch the 2024 Rugby Championship title for the first time in five years! 🎉 It’s inspiring to hear young players like Fassi credit seasoned leaders like Etzebeth and Kolisi as their motivators.   Just as in rugby, developing junior staff is crucial for business owners and entrepreneurs. At a recent TAB Peer Board meeting, a powerful analogy emerged that categorizes junior employees into three distinct groups—much like players on a team:   🔹 Group One: These employees meet expectations, clock in on time and complete their tasks diligently. Their performance is reliable but stays strictly within their defined roles.   🔹 Group Two: These individuals excel in their work, taking pride in their accomplishments. They thrive on validation and strive to be the best in their field.   🔹 Group Three: This group sees their work as part of a greater mission. They might be laying bricks, but they’re building a cathedral. They connect deeply with the organization's purpose and are genuinely invested in its success.   While all three groups have value, the Group Three ‘players’ who are truly engaged. They’re the ones who will drive your business forward, much like the standout players on a championship-winning rugby team.   Rassie Erasmus has a keen eye for spotting Group Three talent. Do you?   Take a moment to assess which categories you’re nurturing in your organization. You might discover your future leaders among your junior staff!   #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #TeamDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #RugbyChampionship #Inspiration South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) The Alternative Board Western Cape The Alternative Board - South Africa

As you climb the corporate ladder, sporting tastes evolve: Assistant Managers kick for football. Managers swing for tennis. Senior Managers chalk their cues for snooker. And AVPs putt for golf. From kicking big balls to tapping small ones, it's quite the ascent! #corporate #people #designation #sport #balls