To Sum it all Up!

I have had a great time doing these blog posts but now that you know what it means to be a leader in the NBA and the business world I believe my time here is over. Over the past three months I talked about the qualities a franchise player must possess, the importance of being able to step up when it matters most, leading by example, the power of motivation, and the parallels of a coach in the NBA and a supervisor in the business world. I hope that you take in everything that these blog posts have to offer so it can further develop your leadership skills for the future.

Kevin Durant and Lebron James, the two best players and
 leaders in the league

In the comment section below, let me know what you thought about my series of posts as well as what you learned from them. Thank you for having me, and who knows, maybe you'll see another post in near future!

The Coach: Leader On The Bench

Avery Johnson

How's everybody's day going today? As I was thinking about new topics to talk about within my blog, I realized that what I should be talking about is a teams coach. Every team needs a coach, and every team in the business world needs a supervisor. The coach gives the players instruction, motivates them and ultimately leads them to victory. Coaches create plays, help develop the talents of players and evaluate their progress. This is much like a supervisor in the business world. Below, is an article I found about NBA coach, Avery Johnson discussing 7 leadership skills that every coach should have. If you think about it, the skills that he talks about can easily also be applied to the business world.

Take a look at the article and I guarantee you will learn something which will be of use to you throughout your career.

http://www.inc.com/articles/201105/7-leadership-lessons-from-nba-coach-avery-johnson.html

Kevin Durant: Leading by Example

Kevin Durant is a top 5 player in the NBA, a 3 time scoring champion, a 4 time NBA all star and the scary part is that he is nowhere near his prime because he is only 24! Kevin Durant is also one of the players in the NBA who will lead by example. He will come to practice early and leave practice late in order to perfect his game. By being the best player on his team, the other players will naturally follow him and train as hard as he does. This extra effort will cause a better chemistry among teammates which will help them win more games.  The other end of the spectrum is former NBA player, Allen Iverson. Iverson was a great player, perhaps one of the best in league history however, he wasn't a great role model to his teammates because of his lack of discipline when it came to practicing.

Leading by example in the NBA can relate to the business world because there will always be instances in group work where one person has to take charge of a project in order for others to follow suit.

Leaders Off The Court

In the sport of basketball we all know how important leadership on the court can be. However, what many fail to forget is how important the leadership off the court is too. For example, when a team is not doing so well or is on a losing streak, there needs to be someone to keep the team motivated and in high spirits. That person is the leader off of the court. The article I have provided below highlights some of the best off the court leaders in the NBA. These players may not be the best on their team, but their off court leadership has proven to be a valuable contribution to the team. 

Check out the article and leave a comment below!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1187610-highlighting-nbas-best-locker-room-leaders