Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.
Tom LandryRead
I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True leadership focuses on preparing and instilling confidence in a team rather than relying solely on motivation.
In this quote, Tom Landry emphasizes the importance of preparation and self-confidence in a team. He suggests that rather than relying on external motivation, effective leaders should ensure that their teams are well-prepared, which enables them to perform confidently during critical moments—like stepping onto the field to compete. This approach cultivates resilience and readiness, helping the team to succeed through their own capabilities.
Themes
LeadershipTeamworkPreparationConfidenceSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a team-building workshop, this quote could inspire participants to focus on skills rather than just motivation.
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