6 Standards That Separate Winners From Spectators
Years ago I watched a defenseman take the ice for a game his team had no business winning. He wasn’t the fastest guy out there. He wasn’t the flashiest. But every shift, he played like the outcome was his personal responsibility. That’s the thing about a winning mindset — it isn’t talent. It’s a set of standards you refuse to lower.
Most lists like this are comfortable. These aren’t. Pick the one that makes you wince.
Adapted from Chris Pronger, widely regarded as one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history.
Here’s what I’ve learned: nobody keeps all fifteen of these perfectly. That’s not the point. The point is that when you slip, you know exactly what you slipped from. Standards give you a way back. Motivation comes and goes, but a standard is something you can return to on your worst day, and that’s what separates the people who win consistently from the people who win occasionally.
Pick one. Start tomorrow.
Here’s to your winning mindset,
— Steve
And if one of these hit home, pass it on. Send it to a teammate, a friend, or the person you know is ready to get off the bench. Great standards spread when someone cares enough to share them.
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
