March Madness is under way, and watching the top college basketball teams compete for a national championship provides lessons for business teams.
On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, host Ken Trupke looks at principles like teamwork, perseverance, communication, limiting mistakes, and being willing to take chances, that work both on and off the court.
Timestamps
(00:19): March Madness explained.
(01:10): Similarities between basketball teams and your team.
(02:19): Responding to pressure.
(02:49): Three keys to winning.
(03:10): Three-pointers.
(03:43): Limiting turnovers.
(05:05): Rebounding.
(07:41): Final thoughts.
Episode Quotes
“The best basketball teammates are humble, hungry, and smart. That is, they’re willing to make a pass rather than shoot. They hustle on defense, especially for loose balls. And they have basketball IQ.”
“Teams face adversity, setbacks, and pressure situations. It’s how they respond – how resilient they are and how much they persevere – that will define their success.”
“If you’re the underdog, be aggressive. Take those three pointers to swing momentum. Play hard and be relentless. You’ve got to outwork and out-hustle your opponent.”
“If you’re the heavy favorite, play your game…look for opportunities…but keep the main thing, the main thing.”
Recommended reading and listening
- The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
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