https://youtu.be/KBnA1RiV198 I work with a lot of well-known leaders. All have platforms of hundreds or thousands of people. Some would even be classified as famous. But none are as famous as LeBron James. Here is what I have learned about these type of leaders. Everyone seemingly wants something from them. They want a piece of […]
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5 Reasons LeBron James Chose The Los Angeles Lakers And Why It Matters To All Leaders
This past Sunday Klutch Sports released the following press statement: “LeBron James, four time NBA MVP, three time NBA finals MVP, fourteen time NBA All Star, and two time Olympic gold medalist has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers” Those 36 words changed the NBA landscape. What is […]
35 Things You Must Do To Succeed When Under Intense Pressure
Pressure is something every leader must face. In fact, pressure is a leader’s constant unwanted companion. The question becomes how do you deal successfully with pressure and not let it crush you? This past week we got to experience on two occasions the most exciting words in all of sports – Game 7! The Cleveland […]
When It Matters Most, Successful Leaders Know These 18 Things
What I am about to write will be considered by many heresy. I understand and respect their viewpoint because as recently as one year ago I would have thought the very same thing. But with each passing game I feel it is time for a legitimate conversation acknowledging LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan as […]
10 Signs A Leader Is In Over Their Head
All leaders will at some point or another be in over their heads. We will all reach a point where our responsibilities outpace our competence, connections and charisma. It is humbling to say the least. I was reminded of this when I read an excerpt from Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin’s excellent book Return Of […]
The Moment LeBron James Became The Unquestioned Leader Of The Cleveland Cavaliers
https://youtu.be/8GVeK4jNY2M Since the definition of leadership is “influence”, LeBron James was leading the Cleveland Cavaliers when he was just a sophomore or junior basketball player at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School in Akron (OH). This is because the Cavaliers were already involved in player movement and salary cap manipulation which would position them […]
My Thoughts On The LeBron James Expletive-Laden Victory Speech And His Leadership
There were three defining moments in the leadership of LeBron James last week. The first came between the third and fourth quarters of Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland (see highlights above). The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported here James told teammates and coaches, “You all get stops and follow me.” What followed were 18 […]