The Talent Equation Podcast

"Kindness is infectious, we never know what kind of impact we can have on another person" - a conversation withTroy Urdahl

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Oct 28, 2024
Troy Urdahl, an award-winning high school athletic director, hall of fame coach, and author of "Chasing Influence," discusses the profound impact of kindness in sports and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of multi-sport participation and explores how building relationships can nurture resilience and personal growth in athletes. Troy advocates for a coaching philosophy centered around purpose and soft skills, stressing that true leadership is about serving others and creating environments where kindness flourishes.
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INSIGHT

Balance Expectations and Support

  • Effective coaching balances high expectations with strong care and support.
  • High expectations alone lead to anger; support alone leads to niceness without growth.
ANECDOTE

Success Lies Beyond Struggle

  • A traveler encounters a wise sage pointing to success through hardship multiple times.
  • The story illustrates that persistence just past the hardest moments leads to success.
INSIGHT

Sport Mirrors Society’s Challenges

  • Sport reflects society’s best and worst, teaching inclusion and allyship.
  • Coaches lead culture; they must support and respect teammates regardless of differences.
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