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The Breakfast of Champions
Identifying Your Olympic Leadership Style
Wheaties cereal boxes are some of the hottest sport
collectibles on the market today. After
all, a bowl of Wheaties is the
breakfast of champions (that’s why your
mother wasn’t kidding when she told you to
finish it). At the conclusion of this
year’s 2006 Winter Olympic Games, the
familiar orange box will once again boast
the face of one victorious Olympian. So in
this month’s issue of SPARK, we thought it
would be fun to help you identify your
own Olympic leadership style.
Therefore, the Spotlight team is posing the
question: What would you look like on a
Wheaties box? Take our survey below and find
out…
If your attitude is
similar to Nike’s Just do It Ad
campaign…
You approach challenges like the fearless
maverick, skier Bode Miller, and you don’t
hesitate to take risks. In fact, sometimes
it looks like you won’t make it to the end,
but you never cease to amaze your fans. For
your teammates it’s a white knuckle ride,
and never boring. Just remember that some
people on your team may not have the same
thrill-seeking sense of adventure as you.
Therefore, make sure to turn around and go
back when things don’t go as planned.
If you boast a Leadership Legacy like
Michelle Kwan…
You demonstrate consistent work performance,
humble victory and you know how to step down
gracefully. While Michelle’s Olympic
competitive days are over, she remains one
of the most talented and graceful skaters to
ever hit the ice. If you are like Michelle,
then your values surrounding leadership
undoubtedly remain intact. You a true
leader, who is willing to put your ego aside
and step down for the benefit of others. Way
to take one for the team!
If you are a Visionary like speedskater
Apolo Ohno…
Congratulations! You always keep your eyes
on the gold and you are able to picture your
way to success. Even more impressive, your
leadership style is so energizing that the
team is always able to adopt your vision
like it’s their very own. Just like Apolo,
you are a champion, who regularly visualizes
yourself and your team holding the gold
medal and you won’t stop until you reach
your goals.
If you are Charismatic
leader, who soars like the Flying Tomato…
You are a skyrocketing champion and charming leader just
like the redhead snowboard sensation Shaun
White (appropriately nicknamed ‘The Flying
Tomato’). As a charismatic leader, you
gather followers through dint of personality
and charm, rather than any form of external
power or authority. You know how to work a
room, moving from person to person and
making everyone feel important. Your
charisma and dare-devilish nature coupled
with your sensibility forms a winning
leadership combination. Nice job, Mr. or
Ms. Schmooze! |
