What it Takes to Win a World
Championship, and Do it
Again and Again
and Again ...
Ted Leonsis
Ted Interviewed These All-Time
Greats: 24 Championships Between
Them
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Mario Lemieux
Bobby Orr
Wayne Gretzy
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Michael Jordan
Muhammad Ali
Why Championships Matter
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No arguments on who is best.
Build brands and value.
Personal enrichment
Fulfillment of a dream.
Immortality; a place in history.
Pathfinder/mentor for next generation of
achievers.
The Consensus Is
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Prepare and prepare again.
Practice, practice, practice.
Work smart, work hard.
Lead by example.
Do your job, not someone else's.
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Eradicate the “disease of me.”
Have the will and drive to do what is necessary.
Measure and improve, measure and improve…
ad infinitum.
No cynicism; only joy.
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Visualize the shot.
Learn from your elders.
Be old school … not new school.
Know when to shoot and know when to assist.
Winning a championship is great. Being part of
a dynasty is better!
The Challenge
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Winning again, and again, and again.
Don’t get cocky; get motivated.
Paranoia of “someone is working harder than
I am.”
“Eye of the tiger” – beat them before they
get into the ring.
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Create and reinforce the culture of winning
championships.
Organizational memory and mentoring.
Be prepared because everyone is gunning for
you.
Summary
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Talent is overrated.
Work hard.
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Practice, practice, practice.
Measure and improve .. ad infinitum
Self-motivation
Paranoia of someone is working harder.
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Never complacent