My wife gave me this quote when I started to speak out my truth about respecting women.
“If you want to know who your tribe is, speak your truth. Then see who sticks around. Those are the people who get a spot in your blanket fort” - Narea Hoffman
I was expelled from certain groups, some people called me names. But I am happier than ever. Stay true to yourself. Thank you for the reminder Robert.
What you describe in your post is trash talk. It is as old as sports have been played in any capacity. When a player is more focused on an opposing player's behavior, they are not focused on the muscle memory they have created, essentially throwing off their game.
For the past 50+ years, I have been an athlete, coach, official, and now the parent of a collegiate athlete. My last go round was as the announcer for my son's Lacrosse games. I was proud to read this before every event:
Fans, good sportsmanship is learned, practiced, and executed. Respect for the opponent, spectators, coaches, AND our game officials is a must at all levels of athletics. By meeting the challenge of sportsmanship in the stands, you are providing a sound example for students and representing your community and school with dignity and pride.
I will be in the minority here, but your paid admission to your son's athletic event does not give you the right to treat the players, coaches, or officials with anything less than respect and dignity.
Bring your best to every game. Or stay home. No one on that field should be bullied, booed, or condescended to.
I have been in similar situations and have both spoken up and other times regretted not saying something. It’s not always safe physically or psychologically to speak up.
I feel that I need to do a better job being confident in my convictions so others who don’t feel safe have a voice. Thank you for this discussion and lens n the subject.
You're so right. Speaking up can be scary...but someone has to do it. I find that, often times, in my job, I am one of the few who will say what others are thinking. I can't pretend to be ok with accepting excuses. I value transparency and, working in healthcare, I demand integrity and doing what is right for the patient - not what looks good in a report. We owe it to one another to be open, honest, and have conversations even when they are hard, which isn't the same as being demeaning or disrespectful. Holding each other accountable and working toward a common goal for the good of others allows growth for all.
Excellent ! I have firmly believed in speaking up at the cost of being misjudged. Delaying doing it causes anger to rise and can distort what we intended to say, so being prompt is key, as well.
Thank you for the values you hold dear, which in turn lend strength to all of us.
My wife gave me this quote when I started to speak out my truth about respecting women.
“If you want to know who your tribe is, speak your truth. Then see who sticks around. Those are the people who get a spot in your blanket fort” - Narea Hoffman
I was expelled from certain groups, some people called me names. But I am happier than ever. Stay true to yourself. Thank you for the reminder Robert.
What you describe in your post is trash talk. It is as old as sports have been played in any capacity. When a player is more focused on an opposing player's behavior, they are not focused on the muscle memory they have created, essentially throwing off their game.
For the past 50+ years, I have been an athlete, coach, official, and now the parent of a collegiate athlete. My last go round was as the announcer for my son's Lacrosse games. I was proud to read this before every event:
Fans, good sportsmanship is learned, practiced, and executed. Respect for the opponent, spectators, coaches, AND our game officials is a must at all levels of athletics. By meeting the challenge of sportsmanship in the stands, you are providing a sound example for students and representing your community and school with dignity and pride.
I will be in the minority here, but your paid admission to your son's athletic event does not give you the right to treat the players, coaches, or officials with anything less than respect and dignity.
Bring your best to every game. Or stay home. No one on that field should be bullied, booed, or condescended to.
Well said Greg.
I have been in similar situations and have both spoken up and other times regretted not saying something. It’s not always safe physically or psychologically to speak up.
I feel that I need to do a better job being confident in my convictions so others who don’t feel safe have a voice. Thank you for this discussion and lens n the subject.
You're so right. Speaking up can be scary...but someone has to do it. I find that, often times, in my job, I am one of the few who will say what others are thinking. I can't pretend to be ok with accepting excuses. I value transparency and, working in healthcare, I demand integrity and doing what is right for the patient - not what looks good in a report. We owe it to one another to be open, honest, and have conversations even when they are hard, which isn't the same as being demeaning or disrespectful. Holding each other accountable and working toward a common goal for the good of others allows growth for all.
Excellent ! I have firmly believed in speaking up at the cost of being misjudged. Delaying doing it causes anger to rise and can distort what we intended to say, so being prompt is key, as well.
Thank you for the values you hold dear, which in turn lend strength to all of us.
Yesss! Thanks for the post last week…and this week. The word that comes to mind is courage.
Wonderful, thank you for this!!
Always speak the truth with conviction , courage and humility . It can never be futile .
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