be a better leader

If we don’t know it, we can’t show it. Paul “Bear” Bryant, the legendary football coach at the University of Alabama, said that winning team members need to know five things.

Tell me what you expect of me.

Give me an opportunity to perform.

Let me know how I’m getting along.

Give me guidance where I need it.

Reward me according to my contribution.

From TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK by John C. Maxwell

“The freedom to do your own thing ends when you have obligations and responsibilities. If you want to fail yourself – you can – but you cannot do your own thing if you have responsibilities to team members.”
-Lou Holtz