Instead of trying to dictate, he was leading. Instead of bullying the organization to bend to his will, he made sure to let them know he was ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.
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The maturation of Kobe Bryant, thanks to Phil Jackson. I love how the author distinguishes true leadership. Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant ready to take on the post-Phil Jackson era - ESPN Los Angeles |
Also among those factors, Bryant and Fisher observed, was that the team’s collective mindset evolved. Before, the Lakers approached their championship run by worrying about defending the 2009 title. Now, Fisher and Bryant say, the Lakers simply are aiming to win another one.
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| — | Playing to win versus playing not to lose. Or, in psychological terms, growth versus fixed mindset. Lakers say they’re pursuing a title, not defending one | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times |
