Greetings again, loyal leaders! Capt. Fletch here with a toasty edition of the Leadership Toolbox as temperatures heat up here in sunny Las Vegas! Last month, we discussed the potential power of positivity on the sports field and the jobsite. This month, I want to return to the intriguing discussion of common words. This time: opportunity.
Much like the other common words we have examined, we often use “opportunity” without much thought. Opportunity describes the potential for something great. When used in relation to people, we often think about someone with a lot of potential and a bright future ahead of them. In business or in teams, opportunity represents chances for expansion and success. Think new equipment purchases, more personnel or expansion into new markets. Here, I focus on opportunity as it relates to personnel within our teams.