It seems these days that the people of Wisconsin are more concerned with the next quarterback of the Green Bay Packers than who will be the next President of the United States.
I found the following post that may serve to help you evaluate your own leadership skills.
After pondering over what made Favre such a great champion, here are a few sentimental observations:
1) He Showed up to Play Every Sunday.
Regardless of what was happening in his life (i.e. his father's death and his wife's cancer), he still found a way to get to the game on time.
2) He Played Through the Hurts.
I've watched just about every Packer game since Favre's debut. I've seen him clobbered, hammered, hamstrung, smashed, and boggled. Yet, Brett kept getting back on his feet again. Remember the year when he played half a season with a broken thumb? Somehow, the desire for victory was far greater than the physical pain.
3) He Took Risks and Made Plenty of Mistakes.
Not only does he hold the career touchdown record, he holds the interception record as well. You can't win big by playing it safe.
4) After He Blew It, He Shook it Off.
Nothing could rattle his confidence. On the next set of downs after an interception, he'd throw deep (and crazy) again. Favre didn't allow failure to be final and always believed that setbacks are supposed to be followed by come-backs.
He never blamed others for his mistakes, and always took responsibility for losses on the field.
5) He Inspired the Team.
Brett always had a good word of encouragement for the younger guys around him. I remember when Ryan Longwell, as a rookie kicker, muffed an easy field goal against the Eagles, and lost the game. The crowd booed. Favre went over to his dejected teammate and said, "Hey, don't worry about it. It's not your fault. We lost this thing together."
6) He Kept Smiling.
The thing I appreciated most about Brett Favre was his enthusiasm and love for football. Most of the time, he really enjoyed himself and was glad to be there.
7) He Didn't Quit Until the Clock Ran Out.
Many players give up when the tide turns against them, but not Brett Favre! He played his heart out every second of every down in the game. Perhaps that's why he led his team to so many last second comeback victories.
Several months have passed and now I am re-evaluating my earlier post. In the fiasco of the last couple of weeks #5 seems to have taken a back seat. He used to inspire the team, but now his own fame seems to be what is driving him.
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