As a Cavs season ticket holder, we were invited to attend a "Chalk Talk" with Danny Ferry. For those who do not know, Danny Ferry is the General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. After he gave his State of the Team Address, he took questions from season tickets holders. It was very similar to a congregational meeting. Some asked legitimate questions about the future of the team, others gave comentary on how they would run the team and others were very encouraging to Danny about his leadership.
I just want to point out a few things I observed from Danny Ferry's leadership style at this event.
1. He was very focused on the mission. He stated the mission of the Cavs is to win a NBA Title. He never let any question get him off track from building a winning team. All his answers were consistent with the mission of the Cleveland Cavaliers and answered with confidence. Even when there were opinions from fans that may differ from his, Danny Ferry never lost the focus of the mission.
2. In sticking with the mission, he was very clear that any future move would be to get players that fit. Even if there was a really good player available, that player would have to fit the style of the team.
3. The style of the team is built around its strengths. The strength of the Cavaliers is Lebron James. The offense revolves around what Lebron James is able to do with the ball.
This is something every Christ Follower can apply to life in the kingdom. We have a mission from our King to reach lost people. If we want to win, we should stay focused on that mission. Part of being focused on the mission means we only do things that fit with accomplishing the mission. Finally, we use our strengths (the gifts and talents God gives us) to accomplish His mission.
The night ended with the Cavs beating the Boston Celtics--one step closer to the mission.
Go Cavs!
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