... control, so does the leader. And they have
only themselves to blame.
The Spheres of Influence
Outside the sphere of control, as shown in Figure 8-1, is the
sphere of influence. The golfer attempts ... critical to a golfer’s success to maintain focus on those
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elements of the game that their b...
... especially at
the risk of harming others. It is not rank or privilege. It is doing
the right thing and expecting no less from others.
The real golfer, playing the honorable game of golf,
accepts ... play.’’ Spectators and golfers alike are
reminded of their responsibilities.
In addition to following the rules of golf as they play, golfers
have other responsibilitie...
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Improvements in golf equipment have made it easier for millions
to play the game.
The leadership game has also changed over centuries. The in-
dustrial ... golf and enhance
the opportunity to significantly improve the effectiveness of orga-
nizational leadership just as application of feedback in the game...
... within them?’’
How good a job does your leadership do in this regard?
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reaction was one of surprise but very positive. The others—Tim,
Kathy, Dave, and Lisa—jumped on board as well in...
... Many of these people are now
‘‘they’’ and their followers are attending leadership programs sim-
ilar to ones they attended. And now, their followers are complain-
ing about them as ‘‘they.’’
Golfers ... is the best golfer in the world as reported in
USA Today, August 21, 2000.)
The yearning to play a better game of golf affects every golfer
in the world. Everyone who is...
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An 18-Hole Guide for Success in
Business and in Life
Donald ... po-
tential in the game of golf as a metaphor for leadership. Adrienne
took a chance on a concept and a first-time author. Thanks, Adri-
enne. Niels Bu...
... together the
challenges of leadership and the challenges of the game Kevin and
I went out to play on that August day in 1994, the marvelous
game of golf. It is a lifelong addiction for many, and ... all, the game of golf and the game of
leadership require total focus and concentration if optimum re-
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respond accordingly. They not only love the ‘‘work,’’ they have
fun playing the game. Well, most of the time!
The game of leadership has the same potential ... some golfers use their clubs
more often than others to accomplish the objective of putting the
golf ball in each of the 18 holes. Golfers compare their to...
... you want to change the course of one of these vessels, the
of cer -of -the- deck orders a change to the angle of the rudder.
The rudder angle changes the course degree by degree, and it is
readjusted ... make them known by your actions.
The Core of Character
Values are at the core of character. They help us determine the
rightness of our actions. They are not...
... decisions? Will they if you change in the future?
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The Sense of Integrity
The professional golfer’s sense of integrity is enforced ... know they are not recording all their shots on the
scorecard. What do you think of that person? Would you, or do
you, trust them off the course?
The game of...