Conclusion

Abstract

This chapter represents the conclusion of the book and revisits the model from which the book started. This chapter provides a summary of the model as well as a case study of an athletic director interested in learning more about personal well-being, need satisfaction, and servant leadership. The case study involves an athletic director learning more about character strengths and how a specific strength (in this case gratitude) can be used to build relationships, become more engaged in work, strengthen relationships, consider meaning, and perceive a sense of accomplishment (PERMA). Consequential to the athletic director’s well-being, need satisfaction of autonomy, belongingness, and competency are also experienced. This enables the athletic director to meet the needs of others (administrators and coaches), who in turn, are able to experience well-being and are more prone to meet the needs of others. This creates a serving culture where ultimately, athletes will benefit.