The Plato Group Takes Inspiration from the Super Bowl

    MIAMI, FL, February 10, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- While watching the 51st Super Bowl unfold, entrepreneur and director at Miami-based direct sales and marketing firm, The Plato Group, Steve Dongo started to contemplate the parallels between sport and business. It was because of this that he was inspired to host a workshop for the firm's employees on the subject.

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As an introduction, Mr. Dongo stated that the skills and attributes that lead to sporting success could be transitioned into success in business. Competition, teamwork, long-term and short-term strategies, hard work, perseverance, determination, and learning to rebound from failure are all key challenges in both worlds. Mr. Dongo then went on to highlight the recurring themes in sport, which are transferable in business.

1- Leadership
Mr. Dongo argues that every successful business is built on solid leadership foundations. "The goal of a leader is to inspire a high level of performance, and this skill is crucial for being a successful athlete and business leader," said Mr. Dongo.

2- Team Work
"Success is rarely a solo effort, build a team, work together, and make it happen," claims Mr. Dongo. Addressing the workshop attendees, Mr. Dongo stated that cohesion is vital for businesses and sports teams. A sports team filled with some of the most talented players in the world, will not necessarily win every game. This is because the secret to success is having a leader on the field, or in business, who can bring people together and have them work towards a common goal.

3- Communication
"The effectiveness of a leader comes down to one thing; their ability to communicate their ideas," claims Mr. Dongo. As a business that specializes in customer acquisition through face-to-face interactions with consumers, effective communication is imperative for The Plato Group's representatives.

4- Ability to perform under pressure
"While many people crumble under pressure, elite athletes excel when the pressure heats up, and this is a trait shared by most successful business leaders," states Mr. Dongo. Elite athletes can stay focused on the things that really matter and block out all distractions.

5- Playing to people's strengths
Successful sports teams designate people into roles where they excel. "Playing your star quarterback, in a wide receiver position can have a massive impact on performance, and can be the difference between winning and losing," elaborated Mr. Dongo. The entrepreneur believes that businesses should mirror decisions made by sports teams and match people to their best position.

Based in Miami, The Plato Group is an outsourced direct sales and marketing company that raises brand awareness on behalf of their clients by promoting and selling their products and services. Over the past few years, The Plato Group has become one of Florida's market leaders in their industry due to their unique method to acquire new customers. The firm frequently holds workshops to help educate and motivate their employees, and assist them to develop their skills and progress their career.

SOURCE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coaching-parallels-between-sports-business-graham-richardson

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