🧭The 1 WORD you can attribute to success...🚨

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Here’s where we’re headed today:

• Nick Saban’s advice on leadership

• Why your goal as a leader is to do what’s in the best interest of the team

• The ONE word that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet attribute to their success

Nick Saban’s Advice on Leadership

"Some of the great leaders in history were not adored, but respected. My advice to leaders - stop trying to please everyone and do what you believe is best."

- Nick Saban

Your Goal as a Leader is for the TEAM

As a leader, it is impossible to please everyone, and that isn’t your goal at the end of the day. It will lead to indecision, inconsistency, and it can also cause you to lose sight of your ultimate goals and values as a team.

Instead of trying to please everyone, you need to focus on being true to yourself and your core values as a leader. People should see that you are consistent in your message, approach, and values. When people know that they can trust your character, they know what you stand for. When you're confident in your decisions and stay true to your values, people will take notice and follow your lead. They may not like your decisions, but they understand the reasoning behind it.

• Who are the people that believe in your vision?

• Who are the people that trust your decisions?

• Who are the people who work tirelessly even in the face of adversity?

These are the people who matter most.

When you focus on being true to yourself, you'll naturally attract more people who respect and admire your leadership style because people are drawn to authenticity and confidence.

Let go of the pressure to please everyone as a leader. It's simply not possible. Focus on being true to yourself, leading with conviction, and staying true to your core values. The most successful teams are those that are led by confident and authentic leaders.

The ONE Word that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Attribute to Their Success

That word is FOCUS.

Focus is the key to success in any area of life. It is what drives us to stay on track, work hard, and achieve our goals. Without focus, we are easily distracted and can quickly lose sight of what we want to achieve. By staying focused, we are able to channel our energy and resources towards our goals and make progress towards them.

One of the most important aspects of focus is that it helps us prioritize. When we are clear on what we want to achieve, we can focus on the things that are most important and not get sidetracked by distractions. This is why successful people are often so good at staying focused. They know what they want, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it.

Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or a student, staying focused is key if you want to achieve great things.

Below is a 1-minute video of Warren Buffet explaining how he and Bill Gates came to this same conclusion separately.

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