The discipline of archery, with training that emphasizes purposeful practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, and adaptability, offers useful lessons for business leaders.
Just as archers break the skill of using a bow and arrow to hit a target from distance into component parts, such as stance or aim, executives can break the task of “becoming a better leader” into specific, actionable, and manageable steps. Just as archers are taught to concentrate intensely and channel all their energy into the perfect shot through rigorous mental training, including meditation and self-talk, businesspeople can use similar techniques to develop transformative focus.
Juan Carlos Holgado is an Olympic gold medalist, a member of the winning Spanish archery team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He is now a leading archery coach and developer of coaches and has helped to develop top-level international archery events. He formerly served as the director of the World Archery Excellence Centre and sports director for the International University Sports Federation.
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