How to Motivate Your Teammates, According to Tom Brady
Successful team leaders draw out the best — physically, mentally, and emotionally — from their colleagues. Seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and Harvard Business School professor and former dean Nitin Nohria sorted through Brady’s 20-plus-year career and identified the leadership principles he used to maximize teammates’ performance. Here are a few anyone can put into practice.?
Always put the team first. Even when you don’t receive the recognition or opportunities you desire, never blame your team. Instead, be a motivating force by doing what you can to support those who are succeeding.?
Show appreciation for the ones who don’t get attention. Team members whose primary responsibilities are vital but not visible won’t always receive the credit they deserve. Even a few simple words of appreciation can make a less-visible teammate feel valued.
Set the standard. If you’re committing 100%, you’ll inspire your team to do the same. Sometimes pace-setting isn’t about working harder, it’s about communicating expectations more candidly. If your team members respect you, they’ll know any criticism is coming from a place of honesty and wanting them to be the best they can be.
This tip is adapted from “Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates,” by Tom Brady and Nitin Nohria.
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3 个月Motivating your team is about igniting passion and fostering a sense of purpose. Start by creating an environment of trust and open communication, where every voice is heard and valued. Set clear goals that align with individual strengths and aspirations, allowing team members to see their impact. Celebrate achievements, big and small, to build momentum and camaraderie. Encourage continuous learning and growth, empowering your team to take ownership of their roles. Remember, motivated teams thrive on collaboration and shared vision to inspire greatness and achieve extraordinary results! #TeamMotivation #Leadership #Empowerment????
This article offers great insights into authentic leadership, and I particularly appreciate the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of team members who often go unnoticed. In my experience, true leadership is about creating an environment where everyone feels valued, not just the high performers. A leader’s ability to set clear expectations, offer genuine support, and appreciate both visible and behind-the-scenes efforts fosters a culture of trust and collaboration. Tom Brady’s approach shows that leadership is less about individual accolades and more about driving collective success. When leaders prioritize the team, they create lasting results.
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5 个月Excellent advice, the team first mentality, cooperation, collaboration and encouragement! You never lose you learn.
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5 个月Great advice