{"id":2951,"date":"2011-01-16T20:47:39","date_gmt":"2011-01-16T20:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=2951"},"modified":"2011-01-16T20:47:39","modified_gmt":"2011-01-16T20:47:39","slug":"9-reasons-for-sustained-excellence-a-study-of-the-new-england-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2011\/01\/16\/9-reasons-for-sustained-excellence-a-study-of-the-new-england-patriots\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons For Sustained Excellence: A Study Of The New England Patriots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/resources\/r\/?m=02&d=20110114&t=2&i=305143712&w=460&fh=&fw=&ll=&pl=&r=2011-01-14T001802Z_01_BTRE70D00U500_RTROPTP_0_NFL\" border=\"0\" alt=\"New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates from the sideline after the Patriots scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 2, 2011. REUTERS\/Brian Snyder\" width=\"494\" height=\"312\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The <a title=\"New England Patriots\" href=\"www.patriots.com\/\">New England Patriots<\/a> are the NFL’s\u00c2\u00a0team of the decade<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0 Having already been to four Super Bowls (winning three) this decade, the Patriots are positioned to make their fifth trip to the championship game later this month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there secrets to the <a title=\"How To Build A Champion Part\u00c2\u00a01\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2010\/08\/17\/30-must-know-lessons-on-how-to-build-a-team\/\">Patriots’ sustained success<\/a>?<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 If so, what are the elements and can churches and other organizations apply those same principles?\u00c2\u00a0 I think the answer is “Yes”!\u00c2\u00a0 In the January 10th edition of <a title=\"Sports Illustrated\" href=\"sportsillustrated.cnn.com\/\">Sports Illustrated<\/a>, the great football writer <a title=\"Peter King\" href=\"sportsillustrated.cnn.com\/writers\/peter_king\/archive\/index.html\">Peter King<\/a> gives us the following insights into the success links of this model franchise.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You Build\u00c2\u00a0A Solid Base <\/strong>– All great organizations have\u00c2\u00a0consistent, high-capacity senior leadership.\u00c2\u00a0 Team owner <a title=\"Robert Kraft\" href=\"en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Kraft\">Robert Kraft<\/a>, head coach <a title=\"Bill Belichick\" href=\"en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bill_Belichick\">Bill Belichick<\/a>, and QB\u00c2\u00a0<a title=\"Leadership Lessons From Tom Brady: 8 Qualities To Look For In Those Closest To\u00c2\u00a0You\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2011\/01\/03\/leadership-lessons-from-tom-brady-8-qualities-to-look-for-in-those-closest-to-you\/\">Tom Brady<\/a> have each now been with the team for a decade.\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>You Change The Pieces Around The Base <\/strong>– While the core leadership has remained intact, the complimentary pieces around them changed almost yearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aligned, Attuned Leadership<\/strong>. -\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Robert Kraft is arguably the best owner in professional sports.\u00c2\u00a0 Belichick\u00c2\u00a0is arguably the finest coach in professional sports.\u00c2\u00a0 And\u00c2\u00a0Brady is arguably the most effective quarterback in football.\u00c2\u00a0 Notice the progression – Owner to Front Office to Head Coach to Coach On The Field.\u00c2\u00a0 To have sustained excellence, your entire leadership must be aligned and attuned.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passionate Leadership <\/strong>-\u00c2\u00a0Belicheck and QB Tom Brady still have a huge level of passion for the game and their tasks.\u00c2\u00a0 Complacency is the enemy of sustained excellence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye For Talent\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>– Since last year, the Patriots have changed their two top running backs, four of their top five receivers, an offensive lineman, and their most productive defensive back is a rookie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust\u00c2\u00a0To Personnel <\/strong>– With the change in personnel, the Patriots have completely changed their offensive approach.\u00c2\u00a0 While the goals and objectives remain the same, the team\u00c2\u00a0is constantly\u00c2\u00a0modifying their\u00c2\u00a0methods to fit the individual skills sets\u00c2\u00a0of the team’s\u00c2\u00a0players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talent Acquisition Strategy\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>– The Patriots understand the <a title=\"Brian\u00c2\u00a0Dodd\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/additional-2010-nfl-draft-thoughts\/brian-dodd\/\">NFL Draft<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 The\u00c2\u00a0front office\u00c2\u00a0emphasizes quality\u00c2\u00a0AND quantity regarding their player selections.\u00c2\u00a0 They\u00c2\u00a0rarely miss on their multitude\u00c2\u00a0picks.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0For instance, the Patriots will\u00c2\u00a0own 3 of the top 33 picks in this year’s draft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Generational\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>– The \u00c2\u00a0abundance of draft picks allow the Patriots to constantly strengthen weak areas and turn over players.\u00c2\u00a0 This approach allows\u00c2\u00a0the team to have a good mix of youth and veteran experience.\u00c2\u00a0 Additionally, they are able\u00c2\u00a0to keep\u00c2\u00a0salary costs low\u00c2\u00a0so\u00c2\u00a0they can\u00c2\u00a0properly compensate their best veteran talent.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Field Leadership <\/strong>– Tom Brady\u00c2\u00a0is a great leader.\u00c2\u00a0 He\u00c2\u00a0executes the game plan and leads\u00c2\u00a0his teammates in fulfilling their assignments.\u00c2\u00a0 On-field leadership is characterized by production, raising the level of performance of those around you, and the completion of objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Does your church or organization have these 9 qualities?<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 If not, are you 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