In today’s episode, we cover leadership with John Bacon. John is an American journalist, a sports commentator on TV and radio, and author of books on sports and business including his latest best seller Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team.

Coaching a poor performing team to victory is no easy task, so what can you learn from a high school hockey coach who did just that, how high should you set expectations, and what can you do to set them up to lead themselves to success?

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
Why did John Bacon decide to coach the worst high school hockey team in America and how did he take them from losers to champions?
The Value of High Expectations – 15:15
Why is it important to set high expectations for your team?
What does it mean to separate the behavior from the results and why is it important for you to understand if you want to be a great leader?
Rules and Leadership – 30:18
What is the best approach to set rules and regulations as a leader and how can rules hurt your team’s performance?
What’s the best way to deal with parents as a high school athletics coach?
Questions, Questions, Questions – 42:10
How should you handle questions and concerns from your team to get the best out of them?
How to allow your team to lead themselves to achieve their goals?

Leaders should set high expectations for their team and give them the freedom to lead themselves. When team members know what is expected of them, they will be able to work more productively towards common goals. Giving your team the ability to find their own solutions and make decisions will help foster a sense of ownership and responsibility. This in turn can motivate team members to go above and beyond what is expected of them.

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