In particular, one incident from his time on the cricket team stands out. During a match, Nadella was not playing his best, and the team captain asked him to sit out for some time. However, he was given a second chance to play \u2014 and this shot at redemption taught him that everyone deserves another opportunity to try and succeed.<\/p>\n
Throughout his professional career, he has found that being a merciful leader has fostered an organic sense of drive to do better within his organisation.<\/p>\n
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Meg Whitman, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and eBay: Relying on sports for team Building<\/h2>\n
Meg Whitman, in full Margaret Whitman, nominee for US ambassador to Kenya, spent the majority of her professional career as the CEO of Hewlett-Packard and eBay. She attributes many of the leadership skills that she relies on, to her time spent on the field in high school. Ms Whitman excelled in various sports, including swimming, lacrosse, tennis, and basketball, during her formative years.<\/p>\n
She went on to attend Princeton University, where she continued her athletic career and learnt the importance of team-building through sports. As a CEO, she often relied on sports metaphors to connect with her team and help them develop a group mentality.<\/p>\n
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Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi: Understanding the importance of team goals through cricket<\/h2>\n
Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, known for her business acumen, was also a notable athlete throughout her educational career.<\/p>\n
During her tenure as the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Nooyi said, she relied on her experience in team-based sports to lead the company into the future. She said that cricket taught her that it was more important to focus on the team’s goals rather than individual accomplishments.<\/p>\n
By putting the team \u2014 or company \u2014 first, the entire organisation could move forward in the same direction.<\/p>\n
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Benefits of playing sports in school<\/h2>\n
Students of all ages benefit from the opportunity to play sports while they are in school. It’s vital for your children to attend a school where they have access to a wide variety of sports, as this gives them a chance to discover what they like and where they excel. When your child participates in sports as part of their extracurricular activities, they will realise the value of sports, and the many benefits, including:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Getting an early taste of leadership by playing with their team on the field.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Developing a sense of team spirit and camaraderie.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Learning resilience by making mistakes on the field and then learning from those experiences while focusing on the next goal.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Becoming motivated to perform well and continuously improve.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Developing a sense of well-being that will lead to improved academic performance in the classroom.<\/p>\n
\u200d<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n The GIIS East Coast campus focuses on the holistic development of each student. The campus has been thoughtfully designed to include many features and resources that encourage academic and sports excellence<\/a>. The GIIS East Coast campus offers:<\/p>\n \u25cf Multiple curricula options that allow you to select the right academic path for your child and their future goals.<\/p>\n \u25cf Extensive sports facilities that include a synthetic track and field area, a tennis court, a football ground, cricket pitches, badminton courts and an in-built stadium. In addition, specialised training is available to talented athletes who qualify for GIIS\u2019 Gold Squad programme, at no additional cost.<\/p>\n \u25cf Experienced and qualified educators who are familiar with the curricula options and work tirelessly to personalise the educational experience for each child.<\/p>\n \u25cf Skills-based learning opportunities that allow students to develop the 21st-century skills they will need through a hands-on, collaborative approach.<\/p>\n \u25cf Tech-enabled facilities that provide students with the chance to work with the latest technological resources.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n Also read: <\/strong>How Sports play a vital role in schools<\/a><\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5dcd55e0046a8a43b6f6e2a1\/62875fd3ddff715740be0706_excellence-in-sports-2.jpg\")
<\/div>Discover academic excellence and sports excellence at GIIS East Coast<\/h2>\n