I’m seeing a fair bit of chatter about "Championship standings" and "Blackburn Rovers vs Leicester City" today, and it brings something rather important to mind. In the world of sports, as in life, we often get caught up in the immediate outcomes, the wins and losses, the standings. It's all about the numbers, the rank, the perceived success.
But what if we paused, just for a moment, and asked ourselves: what is the actual *joy* in the game? Not the fleeting high of a victory, but the deep, abiding joy of playing well, of collaborating, of aligning with a shared purpose? Are we celebrating the strategic choices, the teamwork, the sheer effort, or simply the final score?
Sheryl and I talk about this on "It Starts with Joy." Joy isn't just about winning; it's about the integrity of the journey, the strategic alignment of every player, every decision. When we lead from joy, we’re not chasing an outcome; we’re honouring the process.
So, when you look at those standings, those scores, perhaps ask yourself: where is the joy being lived out in the strategic choices being made? Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady.