Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Legacy

James Kerr wrote the brilliant leadership book Legacy the story of the New Zealand All-Blacks rugby organization. 

Although many points are deserving, here are three that stand out: 

1. Follow the spearhead. 


Geese fly in an efficient pattern to reduce the work of the group by reducing wind resistance, taking turns at the lead. For the best results, everyone participates. Excellence is the only agenda, working toward a common goal. 


Jen Cain (10) and Sarah McGowan helped lead Melrose to a 2012 championship. 

2. "Sweep the sheds." Everyone has a responsibility for taking care of the shed (locker room) both physically and metaphorically. When we don't care about and for each other, organizational culture suffers. 


3. "Leave the jersey in a better place." You have the obligation to build upon what others have built for you. And others that follow you will feel the same responsibility. 

This is an excellent summary...

“It is the identity of the of the team that matters — not so much what the All Blacks do, but who they are, what they stand for, and why they exist.”

Lagniappe (something extra):

During a late season Saturday game in 2005 at D1 powerhouse Andover, setter Amanda Hallett broke a shoelace. Reserve Taylor Pearson came in cold off the bench and helped win six of seven points in a hard-fought five set win. Are you ready to execute at a high level if your number gets called? 

Lagniappe 2. Twenty-win seasons aren't easy but happened more often than not since 2003. 


Maxpreps.com shares previous season records back to 2007-2008. 

Lagniappe 3. Excellent players have the "four E's"
  • Energy on the floor
  • Energize teammates
  • Execute 
  • Edges - find ways to gain advantage 
The simple answer is that beating and playing strong teams defines the top clubs. Melrose travels to Wilmington today. 






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