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🏆 The 4 Cs That Define Elite Team Leaders
Great leaders don’t just show up - they show the way.
Greg Berge
May 22, 2025
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💭 ONE THOUGHT
The 4 C’s That Define Elite Team Leaders
Every team has leaders.
But not every team has great ones.
Some are vocal.
Some lead by example.
Some just wear the title.
So what separates the ones who truly lead from the ones who just hold the position?
It almost always comes down to four core traits:
Character
Connection
Communication
Consistency
We call these the 4 C’s of Team Leadership, and the best leaders in the world have all four.
Let’s break them down.
1. Character
Lead with integrity and set the standard.
Leaders don’t get to pick and choose when they live out the team’s values.
They are the example, especially when no one’s watching.
Think of Giannis Antetokounmpo: Humble, hardworking, and team-first. He’s not chasing headlines. He’s chasing excellence. His teammates trust him not just for what he does on the court but also for who he is off it.
👉 If your words and actions don’t align, your team won’t follow you for long.
2. Connection
Build real relationships.
You can’t lead people you don’t understand.
You earn the right to lead by showing that you care.
Look at Maya Moore. She wasn’t just one of the WNBA’s all-time greats; she was known for how deeply she invested in her teammates. She created a connection. She made people feel seen. And that trust showed up when the game was on the line.
👉 Connection isn’t soft. It’s a competitive advantage.
3. Communication
Speak clearly. Listen deeply.
Leaders aren’t mind readers. And teammates aren’t either.
Great leaders are good at both sides of the communication coin: clear expression and active listening.
Peyton Manning was a master communicator. He didn’t just call plays—he made sure every player on the field knew their role, their why, and their importance. He asked questions. He demanded clarity. And it made everyone around him better.
👉 Clarity builds confidence. Confusion kills chemistry.
4. Consistency
Show up the same way every day.
It’s not about hype speeches or highlight plays, it’s about trust.
And trust is built through consistency.
Derek Jeter never had the loudest voice in the room, but he showed up the same way, day after day, season after season. Effort. Professionalism. Standard. That’s what makes someone a pillar of a championship culture.
👉 If your effort fluctuates, so will your influence.
Closing Thought:
One trait can make you a leader.
All four?
That makes you a difference-maker.
The best captains, teammates, and leaders have Character, Connection, Communication, and Consistency.
Miss one, and the team feels it.
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Good Luck!
Greg
📜 GREAT QUOTES
”You have to be able to bounce back and deal with disappointment, failure and weaknesses, and a lot of that happens behind the scenes for teams that are very successful.”
“The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.”
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