Chapter 4 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Why is it important for a leader to control their emotions?
Because their emotions affect their teammates
What adjectives describe the green zone?
- Confident
- Encouraging
- Optimistic
- Aggressive
What adjectives describe the yellow zone?
- Doubting
- Tentative
- Frustrated
- Confused
What adjectives describe the red zone?
- Out of control
- Hopeless
- Pessimistic
- Overwhelmed
Name 5 methods for getting into the green zone:
- Listen to music
- Quiet reflection/prayer
- Chat with teammates
- Watch highlight videos
- Team chant
What is the best way for a leader to get their teammates into the green?
Act positively so that your response can be an example to them
What is the minimum percentage of time you should aim to be in the green for?
70%
If you find yourself in the yellow what should your first goal be?
Recognize that you are in a yellow, don’t let that bring you down and then refocus yourself into the green zone
What is an even bigger and more crucial challenge than preforming in the green?
How you choose to deal with yellow and red light situations
Is is the situation or your interpretation of the situation that dictates what light you are in?
Interpretation of the situation
What is most likely to happen if u don’t recognize when u are in the yellow zone?
You are likely to enter the red zone an affect your team negartively
Why should you place a green dot on your shoe or arm?
To help you recognize your mental traffic lights and keep tabs on your composure
Name 5 refocusing strategies:
- Control the controllables
- Focus on the present
- Focus on the positive
- Focus on the process
5 Slow the pace to allow yourself time to regroup and refocus
Name 3 controllables:
- Attitude
- Effort
- Commitment
Name 3 uncontrollables:
- Weather
- Equipment problems
- Coach’s decisions
Does being a composed leader mean being an emotional robot?
No! It is a good think to let your team see your positive emotions. What matters is learning how to control your emotions so that your negative emotions don’t affect your teammates
What advice did you receive for enjoying the class?
- Be open to new people
- You will only get out of the class what you put into the class
