Fierce Tip of the Week: Lead the Whole Person

As a Seattle based company, it would be impossible to not comment on the Seahawks Superbowl win. While we’re proud of our team and our city (hats off to the 12th man), what we can’t quite get over is just how Fierce the Seahawks are.

One of the big stories about the Seahawks has always been the unconventional leadership (in relation to the NFL) of Peter Carroll, John Schneider, and the team leaders. The idea is simple – don’t focus only on the football talent a player brings to the team – focus on the entire person. How are they eating, sleeping, and exercising? What is their mental state? By engaging both their heads and their hearts, it motivates everyone to bring their “A” game. It builds the relationship.

This week as you interact with your colleagues, employees, and other leaders, ask yourself: What if I tried to lead the whole person? What if I took care of  my employees on every level – how would that change the way they show up each day in the office?

What would change for you?

And by the way, go Hawks!