By Bob Miller
Wow! What a great NCAA final. Villanova and Michigan: Two very strong teams, both good offensively and defensively. The difference being Villanova rose to the occasion.
Michigan started out great and looked very strong. They had a seven-point lead with about eight minutes to go in the first half. Then Villanova’s Donte DiVincenzo took over.
He shot 3-pointers. He made layups. He blocked shots. He made great assists. He led the team with 31 points. He was awesome! The thing is, he is the sixth man and comes off the bench. However, because of the team’s culture, he was ready to play. The starters for Villanova also played well and made it a team win.
Villanova has won the National Championship two out of the last three years. Why?
They are a true team. Any one of the players is capable of having a great night. They have a culture. They care about one another. They may not be superstars, but they believe in their coach. In the ceremony after the game, past team members were on stage celebrating with the current team. They are a product of their environment.
How often have you worked for a company with a great culture — where everyone feels like a winner? Those that have great leadership, I would think.
Villanova coach Jay Wright is that kind of leader. He treats his kids fairly and works tirelessly at just five offensive plays — but the kids know them like the back of their hand. He keeps it simple, yet the key is repetition. Jay‘s many shooting drills emphasize that part of the game. He also stresses defense. The kids buy into his philosophy and as a result, he is very successful.
Keep it simple and stress repetition.
Do you do that in your job? Do you pinpoint what is most important and stress that everyday? It’s up to you to repeat the things you do well, and practice them on a everyday basis. Heck, just showing up is a start. Follow up on phone calls, and get back to people when you say you will. Repetition, working smart, and working hard should get you in your game. It’s up to you to control what you can control and work at your craft.
Success doesn’t come by snapping your fingers, but by applying yourself on a consistent basis.
Bob Miller is executive vice president sales, vendor relations, Gericare Medical Supply