Against the Rules with Michael Lewis The Data Coach
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Jun 2, 2020 Amit Bendoff, former CEO of Gong, dives into the exciting world where data meets coaching. He shares insights on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sales by identifying effective communication patterns. The conversation also explores the coaching revolution in Major League Baseball, detailing how metrics are reshaping athlete performance. Bendoff highlights the art of listening in sales and how modern tools improve communication skills, making for a fascinating take on blending tech with human interaction.
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Moneyball
- The Oakland A's, a small-market baseball team, used data analysis to gain a competitive edge.
- They identified undervalued players and traded overvalued ones, challenging traditional player valuation.
The Unexplained Improvement
- Data analysis in baseball revealed that some players consistently outperformed statistical projections.
- This suggested that factors beyond past performance and age, like coaching and technology, significantly impacted player development.
Kyle Bode's Unconventional Approach
- Kyle Bode, a Little League coach, questioned traditional coaching methods and emphasized athlete self-organization.
- Despite initial resistance and being fired from a high school coaching job, Bode's data-driven approach gained traction.
