#032 – Have the Reputation of Being Gracious
Have the Reputation of being Gracious. ‘Tis the chief glory of the high and mighty to be gracious, a prerogative of kings to conquer universal goodwill. That is the great advantage of a commanding position–to be able to do more good than others. Those make friends who do friendly acts. On the other hand, there are some who lay themselves out for not being gracious, not on account of the difficulty, but from a bad disposition. In all things they are the opposite of Divine grace.
There have been a lot of great teams, players, and coaches who have had their legacies tarnished by not being gracious. There is no shock that those who are gracious in victory or defeat seem to have more long-term success. Being gracious will help build your network of peers and support, which in return will help to strengthen and build your program. Those who are not gracious often find themselves on an island. How, as a coach, can you be more gracious to your peers, your players, your staff, and your community?
This blog series is based on the book “The Art of Worldly Wisdom” by Balthasar Gracián. This book was written for advice on how to achieve personal and professional success. This blog series aims to visit the points of wisdom and put them in the spotlight of the coaching and education lens.
