Three things I love are teamwork, leadership, and basketball. And what I’ve seen out of the Miami Heat this postseason in the NBA bubble has been all three.
Watching the Heat go 10-1 in the NBA playoffs has been extremely impressive and fun to watch. Now I’ve never been a Heat fan, and how they play over the next week or two could change, but based on what I’ve seen thus far, it is hard for me not to like it—and like it a lot!
Things I love about the Heat is they play their roles so well and everyone seems to support one another’s strengths.
For example, Duncan Robinson, one of the games purest shooters, has been implored by his teammates to shoot more. “Shoot it!” his teammates yell whenever they walk by him reminding him of what his most important role is on the team. “It’s every player’s dream” to be encouraged to do what you do best, he has responded on more than one occasion.
In basketball, I’ve seen time and time again that roles are important. When players play to their strengths and support each other in their individual skill sets, it creates great results.
The same is true in organizations. Good things happen when leadership teams appreciate and accept one another’s strengths and weaknesses and then play to each team member’s strengths while covering each other’s backs on weaknesses.
Now there have been many examples of teams throughout history that have been loaded with talent but have fallen well short of expectations. Often it is because roles aren’t clear or egos get in the way of playing the role required for success. (Exhibit A: LA Clippers).Visit, regals casino
Bravo to the Heat for demonstrating great teamwork which is leading to extraordinary results.
I can’t promise I’ll always be a Heat fan, but for the remainder of this postseason I’ll be rooting for them all the way.
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