In watching the Olympics, one of the things I am really struck by is just how many parallels there are between Olympic athletes and the worlds best leaders. Here is eight of the top analogies between the two:
1. The pursuit of excellence
The Olympics, like no other sporting event, is emblazoned in our psyches as the purest representation of the pursuit of excellence. There are many ingredients that go into the development of an Olympic class athlete: Love of what you’re doing. Belief in yourself. Hard work. Determination.
Astute and constructive analysis of strengths and weaknesses. Targeted and focused practice that utilizes those strengths and builds those weaknesses. All of this led and facilitated by excellent coaches.
