Alex Vitanye

VP of Corporate Partnerships for Madison Mallards, Forward Madison FC and Breese Stevens Field.

[USL League One @USLLeagueOne]

Back like they never left 😏

@ForwardMSNFC has clinched the final spot in the 2023 USL League One Playoffs!

#FiveYearsOfForward // #OneForAll

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

7 Ways Positive Leaders Lead:
1️⃣ Provide both love and accountability
2️⃣ Demanding without being demeaning
3️⃣ Unite the team
4️⃣ Connect the individual
5️⃣ Create clarity and generate focus
6️⃣ Lead with optimism
7️⃣ Inspire with vision and purpose

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you.

The misinformation will feel unfair, but stay above it, trusting that other people will eventually see the truth, just like you did.

Be brave, be honest, stand tall and stay above it.

[Forward Madison FC @ForwardMSNFC]

HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed to our School Supply Drive last Wednesday in partnership with @tdstelecom! A particularly large shoutout to Fiskars for their MASSIVE donation of nearly 1,000 pairs of scissors and other needed supplies! ✂️

[TDS Telecom @tdstelecom]

TDS is proud to provide a $6,000 donation to @OneCitySchools to help bolster reading and tutoring programs. Thank you @ForwardMSNFC for hosting families and contributing to the donation.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Weak leaders use people.
Strong leaders serve people.

Weak leaders hold people back.
Strong leaders build people up.

Weak leaders call people out.
Strong leaders call people up.

Be worth following.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Positive leaders serve the people they lead. They sacrifice their time and energy and give their all to help their team become all they can be.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Bad leaders ignore culture.
Average leaders talk about culture.
Great leaders have a system for creating culture intentionally.

Own your leadership. Own your culture.

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Do the right thing even when it’s not the easy thing.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Gregg Popovich said, "Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the me for the we."

Transparency builds trust.
Communication builds trust.

Trust is earned, not given.

A great team is not made of individuals seeking personal glory, but of individuals who trust each other enough to work towards a common goal.

Great teams create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.

People want to know you trust them and they can trust you.

How Gregg Popovich builds trust with his teams:
1. Build Relationships
He holds famous family-style dinners when the team is on the road. Everyone on the team goes out to dinner together (which isn't common in the NBA) for food and wine. These dinners are meant to bring everyone together, to get to know each other, to have fun, and to remember that life is bigger than just a game.

Takeaway: People want to know that you care about them, that you trust them, and that they can trust you. That happens when you invest time with each other and build bonds.

2. Communicate Openly and Actively
He is known for his brutal honesty with players. Tony Parker said that he would balance being tough with being genuine to build his trust. Tony said he would be hard on him and balance it out by saying, "We can't pass up this chance to win. I can't help myself, Tony. You have to be ready. That's why I'm hard on you." Pop is always communicating.

Takeaway: When you communicate actively and honestly, you establish a foundation of credibility and integrity.

3. Admit Your Mistakes
When Popovich was coaching LaMarcus Aldridge, he realized that he wasn't getting the best out of LaMarcus. Popovich took the blame before allowing LaMarcus to play more freely. Popovich said, "We broke bread a few times, talked about it, laughed about it, discussed what we thought needed to happen, and frankly 95 percent of it fell on me because I made an error in trying to change him too much."

Takeaway: Acknowledging your mistakes and taking responsibility demonstrates honesty, humility, and builds trust because people know you will do what is right.

4. Lead by Example
After the Spurs lost the heartbreaking 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat, Popovich kicked off training camp with some military training and then turned on their Game 6 collapse. He played the game and they watched together. It was a defining moment to help them accept the loss. These moments helped them mourn and bond together, it gave them purpose for 2014.

Takeaway: When you lead by example, your actions align with your words and you build trust through your consistent behavior.

5. Be True to Your Word
Popovich's motto throughout the years has been, "Get over yourself." He builds relationships with players and gives to the team, but he doesn't do it for himself or the spotlight. He says, "You have to throw your ego out the door. It's all about the win. It's all about the work. It's about treating the people the right way. Period." Pop stays true to his word and his commitment to the team.

Takeaway: Keeping your promises and following through on commitments establishes reliability and fosters trust.

6. Be Consistent and Authentic
He is consistent in his approach and authentic to who he is. Bernie Bickerstaff said, "There's unique personalities everywhere and in every business and that's why everything is not the same. He's a very unique personality. The thing to me that you see it and you watch it is he'll cuss Tim Duncan out and then in the next situation, they're sitting down laughing. There's no grudges held. There's no ill intent. It's all about winning."

Takeaway: Consistency in your actions and character builds predictability, dependability, and trust because people know who you are and the values you stand for.

"Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it." - Confucius
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[JIM BOONE 🏀 @CoachJimBoone]

“You’re Either Coaching It or Allowing It to Happen.”
Discipline is not just focusing on negative behavior. Discipline requires encouragement. Discipline requires support.
~ Mike Leach

[Alex Vitanye @BTSE_Alex]

We > me

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

'The greatest make the others around them greater.'
@EmmanuelAcho

Good leaders become great leaders when they stop only focusing on being the best and start focusing on helping others become their best.

[Alex Vitanye @BTSE_Alex]

@levonthelight To the victors go the spoils

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Leadership doesn’t come with power; it comes with responsibility.
But, leadership is EEEasy:
Enhance connections between teammates
Encourage the development of others
Empower others to find a voice/value

[Alex Vitanye @BTSE_Alex]

@levonthelight

[Ben Stevens @BenScottStevens]

The Mid-American Conference (MAC), a staple of consistency.

All 12 current, full members have been in the conference since at least 1998.

Half of the league has been a member since 1952.

None of the other nine FBS conferences can say that.

MACtion shall always prosper.

[Alex Vitanye @BTSE_Alex]

And a corner office doesn’t make you a coach. More to leadership than authority via title.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is truth! 🙌

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

How you treat people says everything there is to say about you. It doesn’t matter how smart, accomplished, wealthy or cool you think you are. Strength of character is beyond any measure. Being a good person with a kind heart is what matters most & will benefit you for a lifetime!

[Alex Vitanye @BTSE_Alex]

Not just as cogs on the machine. Amen.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

If you want to build a winning team, you must value all team members for who they are, not just what they do.

Every person, no matter how successful, wants to be appreciated, respected, and valued. Everyone wants to feel cared about. Everyone, ultimately, wants to be loved.