Winning isn’t everything
In May 2009 when we had to decide whether to turn-off or turn-around the Perth Wildcats, numerous decisions had to be made.
We asked ourselves three questions: What is our Purpose? How shall we Perform? and Who are our People?
All equally important. Compromising any one would have had a dangerous outcome.
Take the question of Performance....
We defined this as “Pursuing Excellence”.
Not winning championships!
Of course, that was part of the journey but it was not the the destination.
It was an outcome, not the sole purpose.
Every sporting franchise wants to win it all. Yet at the end of every season there can be only one victor.
A one-dimensional pursuit of success at all costs can be shallow and meaningless.
Ask any athlete - even the winners!
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