3 More Questions (Dan Hurley) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
Jan 15, 2024
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David Novak, leadership coach and author, discusses pushing teams when winning big, teaching good decision making, and increasing intensity at work. Topics include maintaining peak performance, work ethic, creating chaotic practice environments, and bringing intensity to team meetings.
Instilling a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo drives peak performance in teams.
Developing competence in team members enables accurate and confident decision-making.
Deep dives
Tapping into the Desire for Greatness: Keeping Teams Motivated
Dan Hurley, the head coach of the men's Yukon basketball team, knows how to keep his players on edge even when winning by a big margin. He taps into their desire to perform at the highest level and pushes them to go beyond their current achievements. By instilling a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo, Dan inspires his team to constantly strive for greatness. This mindset is crucial for driving peak performance in any team or organization.
Competence, Confidence, and Quick Decision-Making
Dan emphasizes the importance of competence when it comes to making quick decisions that lead to the right results. Leaders should focus on developing their team members' competence in their respective roles before allowing them to make decisions confidently. Decision-making without competence is rarely accurate. By combining competence and confidence, leaders can create a culture where quick decision-making becomes a strength of the organization.
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