3.15.2010
ESPN Feature: Power of One
I really loved this video. Not only did the kid have just one leg, but he was the absolute best even among his two-legged peers. What I loved most was that his attitude was really positive. He always wanted to try harder and try new sports. He never used his condition as an excuse, which was the best part. A lot of times people lower their self-standards because of things that are wrong with them, but the kid in this video looked at is as more of a blessing than an obstacle. This video pertains to courage because it definitely takes guts to play with the best even when you have insecurities about a disability. What was awesome is that the kid in the video didn't even seem afraid of being at a disadvantage among the other kids, he just went out there like any other kid.
Courage & Sacrifice
"The heart of good leadership is sacrifice."
This quote is special to leadership because it doesn't just say that sacrifice is important or essential to leadership, but it is the heart. Without a heart, we could not live. Therefore, without sacrifice, leadership could not exist.
In what ways do you display courage to those who you influence?
I'm not sure, exactly. I try to do my own thing and stay true to myself. I guess if somebody noticed that and thought of me when making a decision later down the road, I could say that through my courage I influenced them to make the right choice.
What does courage have to do with leadership?
I think courage has everything to do with leadership. Courage is having the ability to act in spite of your fear. The most well known leaders are the ones who have courage, because they seize opportunities while others see them but do nothing about it. You can't be a leader if you aren't able to step outside your comfort zone every once in a while.
This quote is special to leadership because it doesn't just say that sacrifice is important or essential to leadership, but it is the heart. Without a heart, we could not live. Therefore, without sacrifice, leadership could not exist.
In what ways do you display courage to those who you influence?
I'm not sure, exactly. I try to do my own thing and stay true to myself. I guess if somebody noticed that and thought of me when making a decision later down the road, I could say that through my courage I influenced them to make the right choice.
What does courage have to do with leadership?
I think courage has everything to do with leadership. Courage is having the ability to act in spite of your fear. The most well known leaders are the ones who have courage, because they seize opportunities while others see them but do nothing about it. You can't be a leader if you aren't able to step outside your comfort zone every once in a while.
Coach Krueger
Mr. Krueger talked a lot about sacrifice. What I liked most is that he replaced the word "sacrifice" with "selflessness." I think that selflessness is a better word because it shows that you are sacrificing something for the betterment of someone else, instead of just sacrificing something to gain a tangible reward or recognition. The quote I liked most from Mr. K was this: "Good teams become great when members trust each other enough to sacrifice 'me' for 'we.'"
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