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Revisiting Coaching Effort: How Did the Las Vegas Aces Perform?
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Bonus episode #95: What happens when a leader stops coaching effort and starts demanding it? The transformative power of high expectations takes center stage in this eye-opening exploration of leadership principles that transcend industries.
Drawing inspiration from WNBA coach Becky Hammond's bold approach with the Las Vegas Aces, we examine how her refusal to "coach effort" led to an impressive turnaround - from a mediocre record to eleven consecutive victories and a secured playoff position. The lesson? When leaders establish non-negotiable expectations for commitment and performance, they free themselves to focus on strategy, skills development, and team synergy.
For finance leaders, this philosophy presents a compelling alternative to traditional coaching methods. While we can't simply "bench" underperforming team members, we have our own toolkit - strategic assignments, development opportunities, promotions, and bonuses. But implementing this approach requires nuance. We must recognize the varying levels of experience, ability, and motivation across our teams while still maintaining core standards of excellence.
Please connect with me on:
1. Instagram: stephen.mclain
2. Twitter: smclainiii
3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant
4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiii
For more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy: financeleaderacademy.com.
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Chapters
1. Intro: Leadership Challenges (00:00:00)
2. Hammond's Coaching Success Story (00:01:02)
3. The "Not Coaching Effort" Philosophy (00:02:32)
4. Adapting to Finance Leadership (00:05:01)
5. Setting Expectations and Tools (00:07:30)
6. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:08:47)
244 episodes
Manage episode 503907427 series 2806703
Bonus episode #95: What happens when a leader stops coaching effort and starts demanding it? The transformative power of high expectations takes center stage in this eye-opening exploration of leadership principles that transcend industries.
Drawing inspiration from WNBA coach Becky Hammond's bold approach with the Las Vegas Aces, we examine how her refusal to "coach effort" led to an impressive turnaround - from a mediocre record to eleven consecutive victories and a secured playoff position. The lesson? When leaders establish non-negotiable expectations for commitment and performance, they free themselves to focus on strategy, skills development, and team synergy.
For finance leaders, this philosophy presents a compelling alternative to traditional coaching methods. While we can't simply "bench" underperforming team members, we have our own toolkit - strategic assignments, development opportunities, promotions, and bonuses. But implementing this approach requires nuance. We must recognize the varying levels of experience, ability, and motivation across our teams while still maintaining core standards of excellence.
Please connect with me on:
1. Instagram: stephen.mclain
2. Twitter: smclainiii
3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant
4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiii
For more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy: financeleaderacademy.com.
Support the show
Chapters
1. Intro: Leadership Challenges (00:00:00)
2. Hammond's Coaching Success Story (00:01:02)
3. The "Not Coaching Effort" Philosophy (00:02:32)
4. Adapting to Finance Leadership (00:05:01)
5. Setting Expectations and Tools (00:07:30)
6. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:08:47)
244 episodes
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