Ability, Admit, Action, Adapt, Aware
One of the many things I have always enjoyed is speaking with a group of people. It is a style of communication that allows a coach or a leader to motivate others by giving feedback in such a way that the individual really listens to the instructions and/or criticisms. He or she is not motivated by fear, but by the desire to reach new levels and to make the coach proud of his or her efforts.
The name “Speaking Greatness” was coined by author Rod Olson in his book, The Legacy Builder. It is a process in which you can capture the heart of the athlete. Once you have captured the heart, the desired performance will follow. Some coaches lead by pushing their players to work hard and get better. The action of “Speaking Greatness” requires the coach to push less and lead and encourage more. People make mistakes. All of us do! When a player makes a mistake, it is the job of the coach to review what happened with them and help them become aware of how they can correct it and adapt to prevent it from happening again. Good leaders teach their players that, when they make a mistake, there are only three things they can do: admit it, fix it and learn from it. The focus must be on correction and process.
All of us have the opportunity to use our words in very positive ways today and every day. We want leaders and mentors who are genuine and caring. It is good to show up, but it is not enough. All of us want and need authentic coaching and feedback. The more we can help each other understand how much we care about everyone’s well-being, the more we trust and make each other proud of our efforts. The ability to motivate others is about 90 percent trust! As a leader and coach, if I can gain people’s trust, I can help them realize (and become) their best selves.
What “A” words are key to your positive self-talk?
Missed the beginning of our journey through the alphabet? Check out the rest of Getting Back to Basics.
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By Yvonne DuPont August 14, 2021
Hello Barb, I just discovered this blog and wanted you to now that I am so looing forward to following it to the end. I feel that being AWARE of our need to hep ourselves be the healthiest we can be is so inportant to our lives.
By Rebecca Achilles June 6, 2018
Hello Barb-
I would like to thank you for coming up with such an impacting idea as Real People in their own words-ABC’s! We are discussing a letter a week and each member picks out a word and shares how it is impacting their day & way of living!!! Each week we look forward to our next letter!!! We hope to get all the way to Z.
Thanks again-Becky Achilles
By Lori April 7, 2018
Attitude.
By Lila Johnson April 6, 2018
Maybe ATTITUDE needs to be included in this list. It certainly affects my approach to life as well as to my decision to choose a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to TOPS, I am learning just how to do that.
By Joann Gogots April 4, 2018
A is for All …All the great ideas and help we get from tops…and All our people that help us along the way in our journey.All together we gain strength to lose weight, to help ourselves and each other….We ALL can do it!
By Lynda Pattison April 3, 2018
My four “A” – words
Ability – I have the ability to maintain my goal
Accountability – be accountable for what I eat and do
Accept – my mistakes and put them behind me
Action – I will take action by exercise, & tracking my food
By Marie Soczynski April 2, 2018
Awe-inspiring!!! I am and been in awe of the great job each and every one of the members and visitors in our chapter, AZ 0380 Yuma, have done on their weight loss this season. Loosing 20 of the last 21 weeks is breathtaking and humbling.
By Alana Fletcher April 2, 2018
I have the ABILITY to maintain goal weight for the rest of my life!
I am ABLE to choose what I eat!
By Betty April 2, 2018
Attitude: I feel attitude is a major one for me when I am doing a presentation or leading a group. How I feel reflects on how my audience will respond to me.
By Sharon Renner April 2, 2018
I liked the positive learning process you have stressed ,I agree with it 100 %.
By Robin O April 2, 2018
Assertiveness! We shouldn’t let others make us feel bad about our decision to live a healthy lifestyle. So, sometimes we need to be assertive when turning down junk food that others are eating or insisting that we’re going to work out today, before making any other plans. Assertiveness entails confidence.
By Tammy Springer April 2, 2018
Accountability to ones self …weighing ins and staying for meeting accountability for my personal daily choices…thank you ALL for Monday moment of truth for motivating and inspiring me getting back to TOPS basics …REAL PEOPLE REAL WEIGHT LOSS
By Paula Carlson April 2, 2018
I have really had to adjust my ATTITUDE. Go from ‘I can’t’ to ‘How can I?’
By Ronette "Ron" Wenberg April 2, 2018
LOVE LOVE the concept!!!! Looking forward to all the rest of the letters! I make copies of ALL the Monday Blogs and Wednesday Wellness posts and send to ALL members. I feel they are so important! Keep em coming!
By Jeanette Stoffer April 2, 2018
Action!
Change cannot occur without it!
Thank you for your inspiring post!