Cripps wrote:3 wins out of 4 and scored in two
Leading by example
Hi haters
He captained the worst performance by an Arsenal team in living memory - and the only one with any real meaning ... CL or no CL was on the table in that game ...
If you believe Theo is a competent captain then you're clearly not the full shilling .... these are the basic competencies of a good captain .... even with your most Theo tinted glasses on he doesn't have 50% of 'em .....
Self-awareness: Knowledge of your own values, passions, skills, strengths and
weaknesses, an ability to admit and learn from mistakes and a readiness to seek
information to fill knowledge gaps.
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Integrity: A strong sense of "what is right" and a demonstration of ethical practices that
sets the tone for others. A commitment to leading by example.
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Courage: The strength to act in accordance with your values and the greater good
despite pressures pushing you in other directions. The ability to put the cause before the
desire to be popular.
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Confidence: A belief in your ability to meet most challenges that come your way.
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Enthusiasm: A lively interest in the people, issues and events around you, a feeling of
excitement about the possibilities, and the energy to guide them towards fruition.
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Strong inter-personal skills: An ability to interact and work harmoniously with others,
while being prepared to take on individual responsibilities.
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Effective communication: A willingness and ability to listen to and understand the
thoughts, ideas and concerns of others and to clearly communicate your own. A vision is
nothing if it can't be sold to others.
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Belief in others: The desire to build the capabilities of others, praise them where
appropriate, go into bat for them when proper and motivate them to do their best.
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Peer respect: An ability to inspire respect, maintain discipline and encourage the efforts
of others. (Respect does not equal popularity)
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Sense of humour: The ability to have a laugh and relieve tense or stressful situations.
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Competence: Others are unlikely to follow the lead of a person who does not appear to
know what they are doing.