"Core Values"

Teams thrive on energy. 

Some of you know the Coach John Wooden "Pyramid of Success." Wooden's UCLA team won ten national college basketball championships. There's a lot to see. At the 'cornerstones' stand "Industriousness" (hard work) and "Enthusiasm." Great players have the discipline and attitude to do both. 

The 'core' of the pyramid include condition, skill, and team spirit. Don't sleep on team spirit. Self-belief separates excellent teams from exceptional ones. 

Thursday's game at Lexington displayed team spirit beyond anything seen earlier this season. It looked different and I'm sure that it felt different in person. 

Jon Gordon presents rules of The Energy Bus. 

The 10 Rules

1. You’re the Driver of Your Bus

2. Desire, Vision, and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction

3. Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy

4. Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead

5. Don’t Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don’t Get on Your Bus

6. Post a Sign That Says No Energy Vampires Allowed on Your Bus

7. Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them During the Ride

8. Love Your Passengers

9. Drive with Purpose

10. Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride

There's another unwritten rule that team leaders understand: "just because you're driving the bus doesn't entitle you to throw teammates under it." 

Lagniappe. Jon Gordon has written great stuff. 

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