Kobe Bryant- Leadership & the Mamba Mentality

What was the first leadership trait that Bryant stated was required of leadership?

• Humility

• Empathy

• Nurture

• Happiness

What did he mean when he said this?

• He needed to understand what their (other players') journey was.

• He needed to understand how others performed

• He needed to understand what motivated other players

• He needed to understand other players' weaknesses

Bryant believes that he could have been a better leader if he was empathetic from the start of his leadership journey

• True

• False

What was it that Bryant was not going to be afraid of?

• Losing

• Success

• Confrontation

• The media

Bryant- "If you are going to be a leader ....."

• " You need to be respected by all"

• "You are not going to lose"

• "You are not going to please everyone"

• "You are not always going to be pleased"

Bryant believes that leaders need to make others....

• Aggressive

• Accountable

• Entertaining

• Submissive

What is the "Mamba Mentality"?

• Trying to be the best person to others

• Trying to be the best player you can be

• Trying to be the best of the best

• Trying to be the best version of yourself

To do whatever you want Bryant believes that you...

• Need to put in the work to get there

• Need the support of others to get there

• Need to base your expectations on those that you admire

• Need to have the time to do so

When Bryant played a game as a child and scored 0 points, what was his father's response?

• He encouraged him to train harder

• He gave reasons as to why he did not score

• He refused to go to anymore more games

• He told Bryant that he loved him no matter how many points he scored.

This then gave Bryant the confidence to...

• Succeed

• Win

• Fail

• Lose