This second part of the conversation with former Division I coach and Executive Leadership Coach Angel Elderkin delves into the specific challenges coaches face in their leadership roles.
In Daniel Coyle’s book, The Culture Code, he discusses the profound power of shared vulnerability in leadership. For some, the word "vulnerability" may cause cringing, suggesting weakness or inviting attack.
Here is what I am learning: I don't need to wait until I screw up—I know I am going to screw up. I am human. So, why not start with: "I'm going to screw up."
The pressure to win, the fear of losing your job, the expectations of fans and bosses—these are real, but they are rarely the heaviest weight a leader carries.