We can learn a great deal from athletes in team sports about leadership, especially from Franchise Players, those exceptional players around whom teams are built. At times, the lesson may be negative, when the Franchise Player excels as an individual but does not necessarily drive the team to victory.
A positive model of leadership was provided by Oscar Robertson, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and a 12-time NBA All-Star. Here is what he wrote in an Op-Ed article in the New York Times on February 18, 2006.
"My philosophy was always to make the weakest link stronger, and create scoring opportunities for everyone. When you're asking guys to battle for rebounds and play tough defense, you have to involve them in the offense as well."
In my coaching practice, I share this message with the Franchise Players who want to build on their outstanding individual skills to become strong leaders. The approach works on the basketball court and in the work place.
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