I’m sure you’ve noticed, just as we have, that people are more drawn to those who are smiling, energetic, and attentive. While these are traits that anyone can teach themselves, we find that they often come from those who are healthy and physically active. This is just one of the many reasons we have a lot of athletes on Team Elevate Management.

Another reason players do so well here is because sports teach us how to have a positive mind-set. This doesn’t just mean a sunny disposition either; being an athlete involves uplifting self-talk, knowing how to visualize a winning performance, and driving results in the face of obstacles. All of these traits add up to an indomitable optimism that’s perfect for success in our industry as well.

The objectives in athletics may look different than Elevate Management targets on the surface, but in fact there are many similarities here as well. Just as someone will set a goal for a race or a big game in the future, and then focus on the daily routines that will lead to a winning performance, we also decide what our long-term goals are, and then work on the short-term action steps that will get us closer to our dreams every day.

When an applicant has a sports background, we know we’re talking to someone who probably understands what it takes to succeed with us too. Follow Elevate Management on LinkedIn to learn about other success strategies we rely on to build a winning team.