Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head-on.
The other thing I knew I had was a high level of competitiveness.
If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run.
The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed.
Don't worry about losing. Think about winning.
If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones. Even if they don't like everything about you, they'll say, 'He's trustworthy, committed to us as a team.'