Football teaches us a lot about leadership, results and attachment. Brian Billick, the coach of the Baltimore Ravens, was fired on December 31st after a losing season. In 2000, after taking the team to the Super Bowl he was idolized. He could do no wrong.
Last night Eli Manning led his New York Giants to the Super Bowl after a come from behind win and overtime play. Earlier in the season the media and other sports enthusiasts were not so enthusiastic about his performance. They questioned his leadership and ability. This morning he is a star.
It is amazing how quickly leaders rise and fall based on results and public opinion. This phenomenon is true of politicians and salespeople.
Staying humble, sincere and committed to the goal are important leadership ingredients. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated this.
So stay present and do not become attached to your successes or failures. Just like the score in the game, things are sure to change.