Craig T. Owens

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The game-winning field goal, the bottom of the ninth home run, the last-second fadeaway jumper! In sports we are quick to recognize a clutch player. You might not perform in front of millions of fans, but you can be a clutch player for your organization as well! Join Greg and me as we discuss what it means to be clutch for your team, and lay out how your leadership can help empower others to do the same.

• [0:23] Some people’s clutch-ability makes them stand out from the crowd.
• [2:20] A clutch person won’t always succeed, but when it matters most they’re the one you trust to deliver. 
• [3:20] How do people gain the confidence to be clutch? 
• [5:05] Greg talks about his first college football play, and how the experience helped him learn how to succeed in the long run. 
• [6:50] As leaders we can’t be afraid of mistakes, we need to view them as learning opportunities. 
• [10:55] How much can we do as leaders to help our team be clutch, and how much do they need to figure out themselves? 
• [13:10] Setting the right tone helps your team feel empowered to learn from their mistakes. 
• [15:23] We can name a lot of greats by looking back at their career, but in the moment they didn’t always feel like greats. 
• [16:29] As the leader, you have an extra responsibility to acknowledge your mistakes to your team. 
• [18:11] Why do people quit, and how can we help them stay in the game? 
• [22:37] Greg shares some wisdom about preparation. 
• [23:50] Greg tells a story about a compliment he received while coaching high school football. 
• [26:07] A coach can help you excel and become a clutch member of your team. Check out how our coaching services may benefit your game. 

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