Sunday, January 13, 2008

Freedom to Fail

The crew of the Benfold decided to take on the international rugby team from Dubai. They were slaughtered, 77-4. And the captain was thrilled.

"All managers should nurture the freedom to fail." -- Captain Abrashoff

There was a chance this weekend, when one of my players suggested that I try Yacey at point guard for a while. Yacey is about the smallest player on the team which I thought might give him problems against the bigger players, but he gave a decent showing. And more importantly, it sends a message that the team's input is important to me. Sooner or later, they will see a great idea what I don't, and I want them to feel confident in bringing it up.

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