How Snowboarding Makes You a Better Leader | Shawn Boday

HOW SNOWBOARDING MAKES YOU

A BETTER LEADER SHAWN BODAY

CHALLENGING One thing that is quite unique about snowboarding is it requires each person to challenge him or herself to get better. When one slope is conquered, the next one must be conquered.

There is no slowing down with this sport and no reason to go back to something less challenging since that is part of the fun. Snowboarders look for the next big challenge.

ADAPTABILITY IS KEY Another thing that should be pointed out about snowboarding is that it requires real-time adaptability. Each slope can be unpredictable, and this means the snowboarder has to be ready to adapt to changing situations on the spot.

The speed the board reaches is pretty fast, and the brain has to be able to make quick decisions on the spot.

It is a great way to train the brain to deal with the kind of changes a leader might be presented with. In a work environment, you never know what challenges you will encounter on a daily basis. A leader needs to be able to make quick and confident choices that are instinctual.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE REFINED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TAKE UP SNOWBOARDING.

This sport is quite risky, so listening to guides, rules, and direction is important. Being able to see how important instruction can be helps snowboarders value details, which is a skill that could be very helpful in leadership roles.

Many snowboarders develop good communication skills, not only to listen to instructions but also to communicate with others. People who snowboard talk to each other about the dangers one could expect from a particular slope. A snowboarder knows the value of information because it helps him or her make better decisions.

A leader knows how to listen and give instructions because it helps create a better team.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS