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What if the key to being a great leader isn’t about control, but about letting go? In this episode, we break down the leadership parallels between coaching young athletes and managing high-performing business teams—and why micromanagement stifles growth.

We explore the "joysticking" effect—when leaders hover too closely and unintentionally hold back their team. Instead, the best leaders empower decision-making, reflection, and ownership, whether on the field or in the boardroom.

🏆 Learn why debriefs & self-reflection are game-changers for long-term growth.
🏆 Discover the leadership strategies that build accountability without micromanaging.
🏆 Get real-life coaching insights that apply to sports, business, and leadership at every level.

Are you leading with trust or control? Tune in now to find out. 🎧

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📒 Resources Referenced in this Episode: 📒
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Simple Truths of Service
by Ken Blanchard (Author), Barbara Glanz (Author)
https://amzn.to/3zX2kCw

The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
by Patrick M. Lencioni (Author)
https://amzn.to/3A55gx9

Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
by Dan Martell (Author)
https://amzn.to/3Yk3hz2

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