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is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor,
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LESSONS FROM MARCH MADNESS AND PHIL JACKSON
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 Whether or not you are watching the NCAA March Madness, there are lessons for all of us by reflecting on the book called "Sacred Hoops" by Phil Jackson, the highly successful NBA basketball coach. When he took over the Bulls, he vowed to create an environment based on selflessness and compassion, the principles he learned as a child while studying the lakota-sioux, Christianity, and zen. He built a team that blended individual talent with a heightened group consciousness.
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EXERCISE
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As you watch the games this week, be attentive to a coach whose team has this group consciousness. I also invite you to look at your own team: at work, at home, or in your organization. Look for this selflessness and compassion. Look for the group consciousness and then, shout out your praise.
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1991 First NBA Championship for the Bulls
"Working with the Chicago Bulls I've learned the most effective way to forge a winning team is to call on the players' need to connect with something larger than themselves, to require the individuals to surrender their self-interest to the greater good so that the whole adds up to more than the sum of the parts."
- Phil Jackson
Quote from "Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior"
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REVISED: JOHN'S BIO
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John Gordon is the owner of several businesses and a family law practice, which is the 3rd oldest (1881) Kansas City based law firm. He coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. He also coaches persons in career transition or who are considering retirement. He is also a personal coach. John is an Eagle Scout and a tenor in a gospel choir. He and Frances have 4 children.
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