From teamwork to resilience, sports help global leaders strive for success

From teamwork to resilience, sports help global leaders strive for success

Sports is more than just playing games; it's about a winning mindset that can inspire you to take chances, improve skills, push forward and keep going after setbacks.

Whether you're on the field or in the boardroom, sports can shape you into a strategic leader who’s able to inspire teams and tackle challenges head-on. It’s not surprising that many YPO members have found lessons in leadership through their experience with sports.


?? “I've learned through my journey with sport that our potential frequently surpasses what we initially imagine possible,” says Su-Yen Wong 黄素燕 , IMDA IMDA board director and advisor to CEOs. As a latecomer to the benefits of sport, she now prioritizes her running routine and cites it as an essential space for meditation and mindfulness. It’s also a flexible activity she can take on the road and an opportunity to explore new cities. Learn where she’s going next: https://on.ypo.org/4cSrn8i


? AJ Maestas , Founder of Navigate , recounts how a pivotal Seattle Mariners baseball game revealed the power of fandoms for creating pathways to community and connection. He explains how the power of sports in a world where people are experiencing loneliness at record levels is needed now more than ever. Watch now: https://on.ypo.org/3Lwa6pG


?? As an avid mountaineer and trail runner Fransisca Harlijanto , CEO of PT Frina Lestari Nusantara (FLN) , is conquering peaks in nature and business. She attributes her success to the consistency and discipline cultivated through sports, which also enhance her mental health and clarity in decision-making. ?Read more: https://on.ypo.org/3LxxKSC


? Fueled by a childhood passion for golf, Cabot Cape Breton CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar set his sights on building world-class courses designed to establish a global legacy by connecting players through extraordinary landscapes. Learn how he’s playing the long game: https://on.ypo.org/48pHoQY


?? Want a competitive edge in business? Then pick up a racquet, dive in the pool, get on the field or hit the gym. Mei Sian Tan , Deputy Group CEO of IGB Berhad , shares how playing sports helped her develop discipline and grit while keeping teamwork and strategy top of mind: https://on.ypo.org/3yfzk8x



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Adrienne L. Stevens

President & CEO ?? Board Director?? CEOpower Chief of Staff Entrepreneur ?? Strategic Growth Architect??Expert in Driving Dynamic Transformation ??YPO

2 个月

Absolutely! Being an athlete creates a competitive advantage beyond sports through a disciplined, focused and consistent approach to life and business. Bravo! ????

Ken Kring - MBA

Leveraging marketing and integrated thinking to drive profitable growth

2 个月

Just sending this to you in case it is useful to you. It is the kind of thing I wish someone would have shared with me in high school. Because the moment a high school student gets a job, they are in business. We should take an hour out of their day to show them how business works. More than happy to walk you or a group through this. It wouldn't cost anything and it is fun! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wsij8Ww4F-e0QRqiwxRl07Cdi3dWJGEt/view?usp=sharing

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Alexandra Frackowiak

Business Development, Renewals, Customer Success, Integration Troubleshooting, B2B Sales

3 个月

Excellent insights from YPO on how sports can shape leadership qualities! The parallels between teamwork on the field and collaboration in the boardroom are striking. It is inspiring to see how resilience and a winning mindset in sports can translate to business success. Brittany Pirozzolo Cullers, I'd love to hear your thoughts on how you’ve seen these principles play out in your leadership journey. Do you find that your experiences in sports have influenced your approach to leading teams?

Denis Cauvier

Speaker/Trainer/ 20X Best Selling Author helping companies recruit, develop & retain exceptional people

3 个月

Absolutely agree with YPO that leveraging sports to build resilience within company teams aligns perfectly with the principles of hormesis. Hormesis is the concept that low levels of stress or toxins can stimulate adaptive responses, leading to enhanced resilience and performance. This idea, derived from biology, can be applied to various areas including exercise, hot and cold exposure, fasting, and complex problem-solving. Incorporating hormesis into team dynamics, for example, can mean encouraging regular physical activity and exposure to challenging situations that push individuals out of their comfort zones. Exercise, for instance, not only improves physical health but also builds mental toughness and resilience. Similarly, practices like hot and cold exposure can enhance stress response systems, while fasting and tackling complex problems, stretching out of comfort zones promote adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills. By embracing these hormetic principles, companies can develop more resilient teams that are better prepared to handle stress and adapt to change, ultimately driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Participating in sports and physical activity can have a positive impact on mental, physical, and psychological well-being by promoting overall health, reducing stress, enhancing mood, and fostering social connections. Sports also breaks all social, racial barriers & as the late Nelson Mandela said that sport has the power to change the world. Sport allows for individual & collective success, conquering the uknown, overcoming mental barriers & allowing us to celebrate the small victories on a personal level & on a more competitive broader scale & environment. Through sports, individuals can develop resilience, coping skills, and the ability to overcome challenges, which can translate to improved mental health. Setting and achieving goals in sports can provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, contributing to overall psychological well-being.

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