The High Performance Podcast E3 - Mauricio Pochettino: How to build a team with compassion
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Mar 23, 2020 Mauricio Pochettino, the current manager of PSG, is renowned for fostering a family atmosphere in football. He delves into the art of building trust and understanding among players, stressing the need for emotional intelligence in leadership. Pochettino shares insights on the power of mentorship in shaping careers and the evolution from rigid management to adaptable leadership styles. He emphasizes the humanity of athletes, highlighting kindness and accountability as keys to inspiring loyalty and achieving success.
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High Performance Defined
- High performance involves constantly striving for improvement and being curious.
- It also requires surrounding yourself with the best people to learn from and be inspired by.
Bielsa's Influence
- Marcelo Bielsa significantly impacted Pochettino's coaching philosophy.
- Bielsa inspired Pochettino to find his own path, rather than simply copying his methods.
Scouting Story and Griffa's Importance
- Pochettino recounts Bielsa scouting him at 14, emphasizing Jorge Griffa's role.
- Griffa, the academy director, acted as a father figure and was crucial to Pochettino's development.