Don't Overlook the Details:
Lessons from the Super Bowl
It’s been a little over a week since Super Bowl LVIII. Whether you are a Chiefs fan still riding the high of your team winning or a still down in the dumps 49ers fan that can’t believe your team still couldn’t get over the hump and win the big one, we can still learn a few things from how the game transpired.
It’s easy to get caught up in the big picture and overlook the finer points. However, the game can remind us of the importance of paying attention to every detail and not underestimating the so-called “gimme” situations.
The Super Bowl serves as a stark reminder that even the smallest oversight can have significant consequences. Just like in our work, where every decision matters, neglecting the details can lead to missed opportunities or even setbacks.
Take, for instance, the 49ers missed extra point - a seemingly simple task for their kicker who had earlier in the game set an NFL Super Bowl record with a 57 yard field goal and who had not missed an extra point all season. The missed extra point changed the game’s dynamics, allowing the Chiefs to tie with a field goal and potentially send it into overtime. If the extra point had been made the Chiefs would have had to try to get into the end zone rather than kicking the field goal to send it to overtime in the final seconds of regulation. Who knows what would have happened. Maybe the Chiefs still make the play and get the touchdown. Maybe not.
We must remain attentive and not take anything for granted, especially situations we might perceive as easy or guaranteed. In business, what may seem like a “gimme” can quickly turn into a missed opportunity if not approached with care and attention. We all can probably think of a time in our career when complacency and not crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s led to problems. I know I sure can.
What may seem like a “gimme” can quickly turn into a missed opportunity if not approached with care and attention. Let’s remember to focus on the details, even in seemingly routine tasks, to ensure success in all of our endeavors.
Best regards,
Paul Plumb
Executive Director
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