The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons The Boston Celtics’ Players’-Only Meetings
In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s approach to “players-only meetings” and how he redefined them as a tool for trust, communication, and accountability. Udoka’s strategy reminds us that great leaders don’t dominate every discussion, they create space for their teams to lead themselves. The episode explores how giving people ownership strengthens culture, builds confidence, and drives sustained success.
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