Leadership Lessons Inspired by 7 Extraordinary Olympic Moments

OpenView

July 23, 2012

 

1996: Injured Kerri Strug leads U.S. to gold

The strongest wills often prevail in the Olympics. Such was the case with gymnast Kerri Strug, who overcame a leg injury, weighty expectations, and a perceived inability to perform under pressure to secure a gold medal in gymnastics for the women’s Olympic team. Remarkably, Strug had to land a vault on one leg in order to do so.

Entrepreneur Lesson: Many businesses will face immense challenges on the road to success. They will also be presented with opportunities to overcome these challenges. Capitalizing on your chances is a matter of being dedicated and sacrificing for the greater good of the business.

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