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What does it mean?
Steve’s performance sets the tone for the entire team, like a captain steering a ship.
In plain terms
He is the captain; his actions guide the team.
What can you take from it?
Lead by example to influence group direction.

Where it applies

  • sports teams
  • project groups

Putting it to work

  • model desired behavior
  • communicate vision

Questions to consider

  • How does a leader’s mood affect the team?
  • What happens when the captain falters?

Another view

One person’s mistakes can drag the whole team down.

More from Steve McNair

  1. 'There's no exact science about how to stop McNair's scrambling and being able to keep outside containment. He's just a play-making athlete.'

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  2. 'You see the stuff he plays through, and you can't have anything but respect for him. It makes you want to play harder, play through stuff.'

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  3. 'Pain is Steve's friend. It's his motivation, his cape. He becomes Super Steve. We know when he's hurt, he's going to play better.'

    Permalink to quote #29

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