Bill Belichick, the genius coach of the New EnglandPatriots, has a slogan. He not onlybelieves it himself, but he expects everyone who plays for him to drink the same coolaid. His mantra is simple, “Do your job.” He expects every player to learn his job anddo it well. When everyone knows how hispart plays into the whole, that is when success occurs. When a 350 lb. lineman decides he wants to playquarterback, or vice versa, success does not happen. When a wide receiver mistakes his role for amedia hound, success does not happen. When players get caught up with anything but winning games, success does not happen. When players do not learn their job well and mistakes are made, successdoes not happen.
Belichick’s formula is all about playing to one’s strengthsand overcoming weaknesses. He breaks itdown into four parts: being prepared, working hard, paying attention to thedetails, and putting the team first. Whenthese things take place, success occurs. Lots and lots of success.
It’s easy to see how this outlook can be translated topractically any business or ministry. Each of us needs to understand our God given skills and see how they fitinto the overall organization. Once thatis establish, we would do well to pay attention to the same four parts: be prepared,work hard, pay attention to details, and put the team first. Often, one or more of these pieces is missing. Evaluate your own job or ministry with this filter. How are you doing?
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