The Winning Mindset: What Sport Can Teach Us About Great Leadership

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The ABC Model, originally developed by Albert Ellis and later adapted by Martin Seligman, is an approach to help us think more optimistically. This model can be used for yourself or with your clients. Often, this technique can be found in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as the approach results in restructuring beliefs through self-awareness. The positive self-talk/coping thoughts worksheet is a great way to turn your focus from the negative to the positive and come up with positive statements you can use to cope in future stressful or difficult situations.

Avey, J. B., Reichard, R. J., Luthans, F., & Mhatre, K. H. (2011). Meta-analysis of the impact of positive psychological capital on employee attitudes, behaviors, and performance. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 22(2), 127-152. A study completed around the same time provides support for the relationship between leader and follower positivity; trust in management influenced positive PsyCap, which had a big impact on performance for leaders and followers (Clapp-Smith, Vogegesang, & Avey, 2008). A winning mindset focuses on changing with the times and knows the importance of growth and innovation. It is important to reflect on the tools we use, our behavior, actions, and habits to understand what is working for us or against us.

6. Thinking flexibly

See yourself as helping students build “pathways to adult success”. How can your subject, your grade level, your school contribute to making these pathways smoother? How can you provide students with a concrete understanding of their future options? Can you take field trips to different places of business? Colleges and universities? Bring in speakers?” (Seif, 2013)

Create Warm Fuzzy Jars for each of your children; whenever they do something kind or helpful, they can place a pom-pom ball in their jar to represent the warm fuzzy feeling they gave to another person. When their jar is full, they get to choose a special or fun activity to do—with either parent, both parents, their sibling, or the whole family. You can change your life by changing your mindset. It is probably the most important asset we have as people, and a very powerful tool if used the right way. After studying the world’s most successful peoples like Gary Vee and Tony Robbins, you will realize that almost every successful person has an unconventional way of thinking. If you’re interested in fun, engaging, and hands-on ways to improve your positivity and enhance your positive mindset, you’ve come to the right place! No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere. They learn from mistakes and failures, and are not afraid to fail again.”

When you believe in yourself, it's easier to stay motivated and take risks that could lead to success. So if you want to develop a winning mindset, it's important to build up your confidence and learn to trust your gut instinct. If you found the list above still too vague, there are many more specific examples of a positive attitude in action. It also helps to note that such people are not just students in their own individual fields; but more so students of life. They are always open to learning from others experiences, opinions and ideas as much as their own.

Whether it’s a meal out or a weekend away, a spa break, or a night at the movies, you know what motivates you. It’s all part of getting momentum and keeping your mindset positive. 12) Find inspiration Osborne, M. (2017). Positive thinking games. Live Strong. Retrieved from https://www.livestrong.com/article/14685-goal-setting-in-relationships/ You’ve probably heard the common phrases and encouragements used when discussing someone’s cancer diagnosis.

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Encourage your child to set goals, visualize their path forward, and plan for obstacles before they come face-to-face with them (this is the WOOP approach: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan). Having a positive attitude is also a boon for those educating, interacting with, and caring for a disabled student, loved one, or patient. Especially if you’re just starting out, don’t compare where you are to where other people are on the journey. 5) Don’t be afraid to fail Better training, guidance, and support for teachers, including Disability Equality training and ongoing INSET for all staff.