This week I saw a great example of how identity defines a leader. The Rutgers Scarlett Knights last hopes for making the NCAA tournament were extinguished when they were defeated by St. John’s 65-63. Unfortunately, the game ended with a lapse in officiating. This cost the Scarlett Knights an opportunity at over-time and possibly a win.
In the melee of replays and scrutiny that followed, I was struck by Rutgers coach Mike Rice’s reaction during his post-game interviews. In a situation where most of us (myself included) would have lost our composure, Coach Rice took the high road. This comes back to identity. Coach Rice’s statement wasn’t written by his public relations people. His character shaped his reaction. This, in turn, defined the path his team will follow.
You can view his reaction here:
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