Humble, Hungry and Smart
I read a great book by Patrick Lencioni a couple of years ago called The Ideal Team Player.
I highly recommend it.
I liked it so much that it became one of our core books at Krav Maga Martial Arts.
If you lead people, you should read this book.
And, if you work for an organization, you may want to consider reading it too, because all leaders are really looking for team players, and being one helps you stand out and get along better with peers, leaders and those that report to you too.
So, what are the elements of the ideal Team player?
They are humble, hungry, and smart.
Humble
Humility means focusing on the greater good, instead of focusing on yourself or having an inflated ego. Humble people are willing to own up to their failures or flaws, apologize for their mistakes, accept others’ apologies, and can sincerely appreciate others’ strengths/skills. It’s the most important trait of being a great team player.
Hungry
Being hungry means that you always seek more, e.g., to do more, learn more, or take on more responsibility. Hungry people are self-motivated to work hard, take initiative and go beyond their call of duty.
Smart (or people-smart)
This means having common sense about people, i.e., being aware of and perceptive about other people, asking good questions, listening well, and knowing how to respond effectively.
We are currently hiring by the way, as well as training tomorrow’s leaders today.
If you’re interested in learning more about a career with KMMA, or our Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program wherein we train up our amazing instructor team, email me at
Gr*********@Ta***********.com
Our CIT is amazing for youth and teens as it prepares them for a successful career here, but also with the leadership skills to succeed at whatever calling they choose to pursue.
We’re also interviewing for a Program Director right now.
You can see the mission description in my blog on ikigai of you want.
I have a few great candidates in the process already and plan to decide and hire within the next few weeks.
Thanks in advance if you know a great candidate.
Prepare To Live; Empower To Lead!
Grand Master Stephen J. Del Castillo
Founding Master Instructor, Krav Maga Martial Arts
TampaKravMaga.com StephenDelCastillo.com
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About Grandmaster Stephen J. Del Castillo: Grandmaster Del Castillo is the founding Master Instructor of Krav Maga Martial Arts and has been empowering lives in Pasco and Hillsborough Counties since October of 2000. He is a 7th degree Blackbelt, MBA, author, mentor and success coach, a US Army Veteran and a proud father and grandfather. He is married to Ms. Barbara Del Castillo who helps him run the school. Grand Master Del Castillo began his training in the early 80’s and has high level blackbelts in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Premier Martial Arts and Krav Maga Martial Arts as well as experience in kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do and Jiujitsu. He has high level instructor certifications from BBSI, IKMF, and KMG and has been featured in numerous Martial Arts publications and also Success magazine. He was a competitive sport karate and American Kickboxing instructor until he enlisted in the US Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he won an Army Green to Gold scholarship and proceeded to ROTC and the University of Tampa. He was commissioned in 1992 and went on to serve in Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division and then in several other posts in the US until he left military service to pursue his dream of creating KMMA in 2000.
The Krav MagaMartial Arts Headquarters is in Lutz, FL at 1900 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., 33549. Krav Maga Martial Arts serves Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, and surrounding areas.
See stephendelcastillo.com for more information and to order my book, Developing Your Superpower, Meditations on Mastery, Volume 1.
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