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5 Leadership Lessons from Olympic Athletes

The Olympics kick off August 5! Aside from entertainment, it’s an opportunity for you to learn from the athletes.

Here are 5 leadership lessons from the 2016 competitors:

  1. Clearly identify your mission. Go for the gold! Knowing what your ultimate goal is and making it as simple as possible helps guide your organization.
  2. Know when to draw the line. Know when to admit defeat. And, perhaps more importantly, learn from your losses.
  3. Get the timing right. Don’t jump the gun.
  4. Embrace doubt. Even world-class athletes have doubts. Constantly questioning your purpose and reevaluating your mission are crucial to developing as a leader.
  5. Follow your call to action. As athletes champion for their country, you represent your company. Figure out what role you play and then play it well.

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