A great leader will...
1) ...learn from the best. Senior, Nigel Hayes, made the game-winning basket. He said that he learned the move from watching a clip of Michael Jordan. Nigel clearly watched film on the best player ever (sorry LeBron fans) to become a better player. Who are the great leaders in your life that you are watching and learning from?
2) ..ask for input from your support staff. Coach Gard was faced with a difficult decision on whether or not to keep his guard and senior captain on the bench with four fouls or put him back into the game. Coach Gard solicited input from his coaching staff on what they thought. My friend and mentor +Dwight Carter taught me that, as a leader, there are "Me" decisions, "You" decisions, and "We" decisions. Ultimately, the decision for Coach Gard was a "me" decision. However, that doesn't mean you go at it alone. He gathered input from his coaching staff to make the best informed decision.
3) ...celebrate the wins. Senior, Zak Showalter, was so excited after the game that he nearly passed out! Have you ever been that happy!? What, how, and when an organization celebrates will immensely impact it's culture. As a leader, if you want to improve your organization's culture, look first at what, how, and when you celebrate. Recognize and honor the accomplishments of others before self.
