I have long recognized the strong correlation between having a history of playing sports and success in business.
And as a general rule, I have found this link to be remarkably evident in females.
Having competed in sports as a child and competing in the business world today, I know firsthand how valuable the experiences gained in sports can be.
On “Sporty” People
As a hiring manager, I often favor candidates who played team sports or engaged in other competitive activities in their youth. I find that the skills they honed on the “playing field” were often the very same that propelled them to the top of their game in business.
The most prominent skills are:
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Perseverance
- Discipline
- Sportsmanship
- Time Management
- Grit
- Punctuality
In my experience, “sporty” people are taught to stay focused on their goals. They have the motivation to continue following setbacks, and they know…
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