Planning for Victory: The PLAN AHEAD Framework by John Maxwell, Through the Lens of Football

In football, like in life and business, victory doesn’t happen by accident. It takes preparation, strategy, and execution to win on game day. John Maxwell’s PLAN AHEAD framework is like a playbook for success, helping individuals and teams strategize their way to a win. Whether you’re aiming for personal or professional growth, this structured approach offers a clear path to your goal—much like a well-executed drive down the field.

The Game Plan: Understanding the PLAN AHEAD Framework

Think of the PLAN AHEAD framework as your offensive strategy. Each step is a play designed to advance you toward the end zone. Here’s how Maxwell’s framework breaks down when viewed through the lens of football:

  1. Pre-determine Objectives – This is like the pre-game strategy meeting. You decide what success looks like. What’s your end zone? What does winning mean for you and your team?

  2. Lay Out Your Goals – Just like a quarterback calling plays,...

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Practice makesā€¦ā€¦ā€¦.?

leadership principles Mar 31, 2017

We have all heard the phrase practice makes perfect, but that is not really true. Practice actually makes permanent. If you practice wrong, you will do it perfectly wrong. If you practice right, you will learn to do it perfectly right.

If you find yourself taking shortcuts or only giving partial effort, you are not only robbing yourself in that circumstance; you are practicing those bad behaviors. Before you know it, you will be really good at those bad behaviors. Everything matters! Even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment. Practice making the best decision no matter how big or small, easy or hard. The practice will pay off.

Stephanie Willis

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Without Influence, Iā€™m Just a Boss

leadership principles Mar 27, 2017
 

As a kid, I was often told that being the boss made you a leader. A boss sits atop the organizational chart and tells people what to do and how to things get done. At 18 years old, I had the opportunity to host a talk radio program for teens and college-aged students. I quickly found people to work for me and I built a team of 12 people. Unfortunately, I was a great boss but a lousy leader. I didn’t understand the answer to the question: What is leadership?

Within a few months, our program had become the number two most listened to program in our region. This seemed to solidify my understanding of leadership. I was barking out orders, people were following them, and the organization grew in listeners each week. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that my team didn’t do anything unless I told them what to do and they didn’t really like being told what to do. It was especially tough to lead those who had recently discovered their minor celebrity...

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