Who helped us win? Why Great Leaders Celebrate Everyone.

Описание: https://www.darrylrosslive.com/blog Leadership is often shaped by the names we celebrate most. We remember the headline performers, the record breakers, the visible heroes. Yet strong teams, departments, and organizations are rarely built by one person alone. They are built by many—some in the spotlight, and many more working faithfully behind the scenes.
Black History Month gives us powerful reminders of this truth.
One such story is that of Matthew “Mack” Robinson, an extraordinary athlete whose name is far less known than the man who finished just ahead of him. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Robinson ran the race of his life in the 200-meter dash. He shattered expectations and finished second, earning a silver medal—behind his teammate, Jesse Owens, who would go on to become one of the most celebrated Olympians in history.
Robinson’s achievement was remarkable. In any other moment, it might have been the headline. But history often remembers the gold medalist and overlooks the silver. What many people also don’t realize is that Matthew Robinson was the older brother of another history-maker: Jackie Robinson, who would later break Major League Baseball’s color barrier.
Matthew Robinson’s story reminds us of an important leadership lesson: impact is not diminished simply because someone else receives more attention.
In today’s workplaces, we see this dynamic play out every day. There are team members whose names appear on reports, presentations, and announcements. And there are others who make those successes possible—through preparation, consistency, support, and quiet excellence. They may not always receive public praise, but without them, the win doesn’t happen.
Great leaders understand this.