Nick Saban’s 6 Expectations For Leaders Of The Alabama Crimson Tide

“You can’t be the guy that comes
in the meeting late.
You can’t be the guy that’s missing
class. You have to set a good
example & be somebody everybody
else on the team can emulate.”
-Nick Saban
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— Drew Maddux (@DrewMaddux) August 2, 2019

When it comes to speaking on the subject of leadership, few are as compelling as legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban.  Very few communicators can pack so much content into such an economy of language.

Recently, he spoke in the clip above about his expectations for the team’s leaders.  The content is so valuable everyone should learn from it.

Before reading (and listening) to his thoughts, also check out the following recent posts focused on lessons from Nick Saban:

• Why Nick Saban Believes You Can Never Have Team Chemistry
• Nick Saban’s 5 Choices We All Have In Life and What It Takes To Become Excellent or Elite
• Just 11 Of The Reasons Nick Saban Is Such A Great Head Coach And Leader

The following are Nick Saban’s 6 Expectations For Leaders Of The Alabama Crimson Tide I gleaned from the above video:

1. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Do The Right Things The Right Way At The Right Time. – “Have to be committed to doing things the right way.”
2. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Are The Embodiment Of The Team’s Culture. – “You’ve got to set a good example.”
3. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Respect Their Coaches, Respect Their Teammates, Value Shared Learning, And Do The Little Things Well. – “You can’t be the guy that comes in the meeting late.”
4. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Are Smart.  They Prioritize Education And Are Good Citizens. – “You can’t be the guy that’s missing class.”
5. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Are Set The Example Others Should Follow. – “Be somebody everybody else on the team can emulate.”
6. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Leaders Are Respected. – “That’s the only way they’re going to respect you.”

What is one thing you learned from the video above which will help you better improve your organization’s culture of leadership?

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