The great Dean Smith, longtime head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heel basketball team, had a rule everyone who played for him followed.
When you make a basket after getting a pass from a teammate, you point to the person who passed you the ball. This quick act of gratitude highlights what’s necessary to be a good teammate. People who share the ball, who are looking not for their own glory but for the player with the best chance to score, receive accolades for their generosity.
Pointing to the passer creates a culture that values the team over the individual. It means all five people on the court are seeking what’s best for the group, seeing more possibilities and options than they would if they were searching for only themselves.
How can you point to the passer in your work?
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