23 Quotes And Lessons On Being A Successful Leader

23 Quotes And Lessons On Being A Successful Leader

 

We are witnessing leadership greatness.  Whether it is a church, non-profit, business or athletics, rarely have we witnessed the level of leadership we are currently seeing from LeBron James.  Exhibit A is the ESPN interview shown above which took place shortly after the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 victory.
When I listen to James, not only am I listening to a man leading dozens of multi-millionaires when you include coaches and front office staff, I am listening to a man who has gained incredible wisdom through failure.  I am listening to maturity.  I am listening to to someone performing at a level of artistic excellence basketball fans have only seen from Michael Jordan.
The following are 23 Quotes And Lessons On Being A Successful Leader from LeBron James:

1. Successful Leaders Focus On Accomplishment – “We haven’t won anything.  We haven’t done anything.”
2. Successful Leaders Celebrate – “This is the first time we’ve won a Finals game in this city.  And I’m proud to be part of history.”
3. Successful Leaders Have Experienced Winning Before – “We have to stay even keel.  It’s the second of four wins.  I’ve been here before.”
4. Successful Leaders Are Reliable – “We did what we’re supposed to tonight and that was to protect home.”
5. Successful Leaders Are Never Comfortable – “My message to them (his teammates) was just because we’re back home, don’t get comfortable.”
6. Successful Leaders Are Discontent – “I want us to have the same uptight feeling like it’s us against everybody like we did in Golden State.”
7.  Successful Leaders Stay Mentally Focused – “Just because you’re back home doesn’t mean it’s relax time.  We have to stay razor sharp, mentally focused.”
8. Successful Leaders Execute Well – “We executed offensively and that allowed us to get up to that lead (20 points).”
9. Successful Leaders Know How To Position Others For Success – “A team like Golden State, when they get into a rhythm they make shots.”
10. Successful Leaders Are Consistent – “We have to continue to defend.  We have to continue to defend at a high level.”
11. Successful Leaders Are Fast Starters – “We didn’t start off the 4th (quarter) the right way.”
12. Successful Leaders Do Whatever Is Necessary For Success – “I’m trying to do whatever it takes at this point.”
13. Successful Leaders Have Overcome Much – “Being under-matched, being under-manned, being counted out, everything is against us right now.  We don’t have nothing to lose.”
14. Successful Leaders Are Highly Motivated – “The group of guys I have, they’re playing off straight motivation.”
15. Successful Leaders Earn Respect Rather Than Demand It – “They’re happy to be a part of this but they’re like, ‘I’m a professional basketball player as well’ and they’re trying to gain some respect.”
16. Successful Leaders Embrace The Process – “I had so much motivation coming into this season but I knew it was going to be a long process…and what it was going to take from me to get our guys ready for this.”
17. Successful Leaders Sense And Seize Opportunity – “I didn’t think we were going to get to this point right now but I was ready to lead if we got to this point.”
18. Successful Leaders Are Highly Competitive – “Everyday I step out on this court I want to be the MVP.  As a leader, I can’t say I wasn’t upset finishing third cause I know what I bring to the table.”
19. Successful Leaders Work Very Hard – “I know how much I work on my craft.”  For more on the importance of hard work, read This Will Cause Leaders To Fail Every Single Time.
20. Successful Leaders Pay A Higher Price – “Everything is sore right now.”
21. Successful Leaders Do Not Make Excuses – “117 shots (in first three games), out my character but I have no choice.”
22. Successful Leaders Are Resilient – “I’m trying to put pressure on the defense and let my teammates know no matter how it’s going, I’m going to continue to fight.”
23. Successful Leaders Do Not Waste Opportunity – “People talk about how important Finals games are, every single one is important…The next game is the most important game.”

Consider this, the New York Knicks unloaded three players to the Cleveland Cavaliers for draft picks in a mid-season trade.  Perennial all-Star Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks to 17 wins this year.  James has led a decimated Cavs team featuring three Knicks castoffs to within two games of the NBA championship.
That is the power of the incredible leadership of LeBron James.