Words and expressions that contradict themselves can initially be a head-scratcher. They cause confusion and bewilderment, or, on occasion, offer amusing insight. No one in history was better at providing seemingly foolish insights through contradiction than New York Yankees baseball legend Yogi Berra. Ironically, his so-called Yogi-isms made him more famous for his witty observations than for his Hall of Fame baseball career.
Twenty years ago, I was playing poker with a friend who just finished his first residency. His pager went off and he had to leave the game early to deliver a baby. I asked him how many babies he had delivered to date and he said, ~700. I remember thinking that there is nothing I've ever done in my job (except putting cover sheets on TPS reports) that I've done 700X.
Until recently, I did not think my job provided enough reps on any one thing to get really good to perform at a high level. But, after a few years of learning how to put leadership into practice (largely thanks to the AL platform), I've come to realize the opportunities are almost limitless. Every day there are hundreds of opportunities to not only observe, but to practice leadership behaviors. You have to pay attention and not let the opportunity pass you by. You need to be willing to swing the bat or stick out your glove when the ball comes your way.
Twenty years ago, I was playing poker with a friend who just finished his first residency. His pager went off and he had to leave the game early to deliver a baby. I asked him how many babies he had delivered to date and he said, ~700. I remember thinking that there is nothing I've ever done in my job (except putting cover sheets on TPS reports) that I've done 700X.
Until recently, I did not think my job provided enough reps on any one thing to get really good to perform at a high level. But, after a few years of learning how to put leadership into practice (largely thanks to the AL platform), I've come to realize the opportunities are almost limitless. Every day there are hundreds of opportunities to not only observe, but to practice leadership behaviors. You have to pay attention and not let the opportunity pass you by. You need to be willing to swing the bat or stick out your glove when the ball comes your way.
Great to hear!
Behaviors of excellence in any area…
Great article! Very interesting and well written.
Thanks for your kind words, Rich.
Happy to read any insight you might have on the subject.