Jun 14
The Leadership Lessons Provided By This Danish Football Star
Many legal jobs involve leadership attributes and few examples of masterful leadership are better than that provided by Simon Kjaer - a footballer who may not have a global following or a multi-million dollar price tag, but who became an inspirational leader when his teammate Chris Eriksen fell into unconsciousness on the football field.
He reacted to the crisis on multiple fronts, including providing first aid in the critical first seconds of Eriksen's collapse, but then going further by making sure his teammate was in the recovery position and did not swallow his tongue.
He had the team provide a human shield around the fallen footballer to protect him from the endless, intrusive filming for social media exposure.
And he took the time to go to Eriksen's wife and the father of his two children as he fought for his life.
The message is obvious for any potential leader. Don't just focus on the fame and glamour, the 'name-in-lights' glory of fame. Be a Simon Kjaer where you display true leadership, empathy and humanity towards those you lead.
He reacted to the crisis on multiple fronts, including providing first aid in the critical first seconds of Eriksen's collapse, but then going further by making sure his teammate was in the recovery position and did not swallow his tongue.
He had the team provide a human shield around the fallen footballer to protect him from the endless, intrusive filming for social media exposure.
And he took the time to go to Eriksen's wife and the father of his two children as he fought for his life.
The message is obvious for any potential leader. Don't just focus on the fame and glamour, the 'name-in-lights' glory of fame. Be a Simon Kjaer where you display true leadership, empathy and humanity towards those you lead.
