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The All Blacks are the most feared Rugby team in the world. They are ruthless, brave, courageous and they are winners. The All Blacks have won three Rugby World Cup championships in 1987, 2011 and 2015. There winning percentage over the last decade is over 90% and in 2008 as the Captain of the Manu Samoan team I stood on the field facing them. Facing the Haka the most fearsome war challenge in the world. As one of only a handful of International Captains to ever face the All Blacks.
Elite Sports teams are similar business teams and leadership. There are 3 successful Leadership Habits which cover these key areas.
1. Adaptability
2. Knowledge
3. Attitude
Legendary management consultant Peter Drucker coined the phrase "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". How you lead teams starts with how your organisation culture thrives. The All Blacks culture changed in 2004 when Graham Henry was appointed head coach. Henry along with Wayne Smith and coaches strategically changed the culture. Players were not happy and many of senior players knew things had to change. Without going into too much detail Henry transformed his coaching philosophy and it impacted the way the team played. Leading into the 2007 Rugby World Cup the All Blacks were the favourites and eventually lost in the quarter final to France. It was then in 2011 they met the resilient French team in the final and only just winning in a tense action packed final.
How do you lead in times of crisis? What are you communicating to your board and executive team? Do you have a plan to prepare your team to adapt and change? How you can face the challenges and mentally adapting to a new way of doing things. Your leadership determines what comes next and needs a clear strategy and planning for the new normal. Transformation change starts with the leadership and the individual responsibilities and organisational purpose and what a leaders needs now is to communicate effectively. Adapting is about preparing for the opportunities that lay ahead. Much has been written about the future of work and automation or AI and the impact this will have on many low skilled workers. Being alert and knowing your role.
Facing the Haka is being brave in the face of challenges, adapting as a leader and taking your team to the next level. In a crisis, there is an opportunity to re-imagine with your team’s potential to think creatively and change towards a better future. Adopting a growth and strategic mindset companies will reap the benefits of more engaged and productive employees.
Covid-19 has changed businesses, environment, communities, the social and economic fabric of our country. As leaders investing in your leadership and your teams beyond the crisis is crucial in the next normal. Building your resilience, and strengthening the growth mindset and strategic mindset will help you and your organisation’s future
WHO IS THIS FOR?
CEO, Executives, Leadership Teams, Entrepreneurs, Founders, and Business Groups.
Leaders will develop a growth mindset and strategic mindset for their organisation. Research has shown that behaviours that are forced upon people are not sustainable – i.e. the lock down, isolation and face masks. Going deeper into the mindset of your employees' values your culture and vision will help build trust and engage them in a safe environment. The Harvard Business Review highlighted employees' in Growth Mindset companies. The results were a 47% increase in trust in colleagues, 34% feel a stronger sense of ownership and commitment, 65% are likelier to say that company supports risk-taking and 49% likelier to say the company fosters innovation.
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