Have you noticed how some Olympic sports have "do-overs?"
I was struck by how composed the skateboarders were when they fell on a run. But, of course! They got to go again.
Unlike, say, swimming or the 100-metre hurdles where one bad start, turn, or trip on a hurdle in the final can derail an entire Olympic campaign.
In Olympic skateboarding, the format typically includes two 45-second runs and five trick attempts for each skater in the final round. The best four scores out of these seven attempts (two runs plus five tricks) are used to determine the final score.
A gold-medal case in point.
After landing the highest-scoring trick in the first round, eventual gold medallist Yuto Horigome fell on his next three attempts. It all came down to his fifth and final trick, where he nailed a (and I quote) "nollie 270 bluntslide down the hubba" to score a 97.08, securing his gold medal.
What does this "do-over" stuff mean for business leaders and performers?
We, too, have "one-and-done" moments. That one chance to make a great first impression. Preparing well to nail the one biggest sale by really studying the client's needs and tailoring accordingly.
Equally, leaders and high performers should know their "do-over" moments. These may be recapturing missed opportunities - like the great performance by a teammate that you did not comment on, but circled back to do so.
These may also be the needed apology, the chance to say, "hey, sorry back there - I wasn't listening. Can we sit down and let me hear your story again?"
Do-overs give you another chance to get it right. And while you don't want to make repeating do-overs a habit, a well-executed do-over can change how your people see you. As someone willing to own their foibles and set aside ego to do the right thing. This practice is what I call a "relationship resuscitator."
If you are to take advantage of the do-over opportunities in your life, what is job #1? Being aware of when they, in fact, exist.
Skateboarders don't have to pay attention like that, do-overs come with the territory.
Great leaders and performers pay attention. When did I get it right, when did I get it wrong, and what was the impact?
This is how I help leaders and teams. To help clearly define their big and small high-performance moments. And optimize their ability to meet them.
If you are curious to learn more about how to define and execute the high-performance moments in your world, respond "yes" in the chat. I'll be in touch!
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