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I've watched the fires of Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin for nearly a decade. It was always quite inspiring to observe two individuals who managed to be the best among a planet of 7.2 billion people. The final chapter on Bolt's performance has been written; while his legacy will motivate us for many decades. It was from him rather than Gatlin that I've seen so many behaviors that can remind leaders of their own championship accountabilities.
Here are some brief leadership lessons that Bolt reminded me of:
1. Be comfortable with your role as a leader. He obviously was comfortable in his skin. This comfort is important for leaders to feel.
2. Start things moving in the best way possible. When he came off the starting blocks he was in control of getting things started.
3. Put stresses and strains behind you. His relaxed approach before, during and after kept any stress or strain off his radar.
4. Pay attention to the preparation. From getting ready to exiting the tunnel until the finish line he was prepared every step of the way.
5. Bolt kind of made it look easy. Every aspect of the performance appeared easy in delivery. Leaders ought to make things look that way.
6. He was full of happy Being happy certainly makes the work of a leader something that he can enjoy.
7. It was good to see him spread his arms open I think the message of openness is an invaluable one to offer people.
8. Some folks thought that he was a little arrogant. I thought that he was confident. Show me a leader who displays confidence and I'll show you success.
9. Whatever phase of the overall event he was involved in, I thought that he was focused. A leader with focus gets results.
10. Speed, of course, is Bolt's thing. A leader who acts speedily lets her people know that we should avoid making people wait unless an intervening variable slows someone down.
11. Once asked about a relay team problem, Bolt said that he just had to deal with it. Any leader that can just deal with it and not get under-or overwhelmed has enough versatility for everyone.
12. Bolt broke into a short dance any number of times which I think exhibited how relaxed he was. Most leaders would never dance in the halls, but they sure could express high relaxation in other ways. Only a relaxed leader will win the gold.
THANKS USAIN BOLT FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP BURSTS!!!!!