– Sallie Krawcheck, Chair of Ellevate Network, Former President of Global Wealth & Investment Management, a division of Bank of America. (In other words… IMPRESSIVE BACKGROUND)
TEAMWORK is dependent on DIVERSITY. Think about it, it’s easy to grasp in sports teams, right? We can’t have 5 point guards on the court, a field of strikers on the soccer field, or a bunch of defensive lineman on the gridiron. It simply doesn’t work. We need speed, agility, size, intimidation, and a multitude of other skills. As every good coach knows, in order to truly succeed we need a team driven toward a unified goal of success.
Today, look at your roster, do your community “teams” (think church, non-profit work, playdates for your children, etc…) represent a diverse group that will ultimately make you or your family/friend group stronger and better? If not, take the step today to consider a plan to grow your diversity in the process,increase the likelihood you will make the IMPACT God desired for you!
Today is short, because honestly, this isn’t difficult. It’s simple and we need to embrace it and ensure it happens where it depends on us! I leave you today with a great quote from the famous coach Vince Lombardi, who frankly couldn’t have said it better.