Accepting defeat is the ultimate test of a leader. Being able to give credit when it’s due and acknowledging that you were defeated is a trait that one will need in order to be respected as a leader. These aspects are something that league MVP Cam Newton failed to do following the Panthers loss to the Broncos in Super Bowl 50, 24-10.
I found Newton’s actions after losing Super Bowl 50 as a learning opportunity. Newton showed numerous times his frustration with the media and with the play of the team on the field.
Newton and the Panthers had a tremendous season full of energetic and astonishing moments.