Field hockey umpire Steve Horgan recalls one of his most memorable games. He was assigned to a match between India and Pakistan in the 96th Summer Olympics. One Pakistani player got hit so hard that he developed a cut under his shin guards. The game ended with an official giving him a green card for over-aggressive play.
Want to improve any idea? Find someone who disagrees with it. This is something legendary investor Ray Dalio knows. But there’s a difference between constructive and destructive conflict — and Dalio is a master at spotting the difference. In constructive conflict, a team has a shared goal, whether or not they have differing opinions. And this is the key to success. Cameo appearances: Steve Horgan (USA Field Hockey Director of Umpiring), Daniel Amen (psychiatrist, founder of Amen Clinics).
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