Session 8.2: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | #2

Lean on your team to win.

On the court, Magic could control the outcomes—the ball was in his hand. But, as leaders, we don’t have that much control. We rely on others to win. Understand you can’t control what happens on the court, but you can come up with the right strategy and have the right people in place to execute on it. 

• How can we empower our teams to lead and execute our strategy?
• If you've ever read Good to Great, one of the keys to great companies is this concept of getting the right people on the bus, in the right seat for them, and all moving together in the right direction. How can we lead those on our teams 'buy-in' and execute on the strategy of the organization?
• What are some tips you use or have seen from leaders who rely on their team(s) to win?

Know when to move on.

If you aren’t excited to go to work every day, it may be time to step down to let someone else bring the fire and passion for the work you do. 

• This is sometimes a hard conversation. Have you ever had an experience in your career where you recognized the need for a change? What were some of the signs that it was time to move on?
• Have you ever noticed this with a team member or someone you were leading? What does this conversation look like from a management perspective?