ReThinking Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on leading great teams and moving on
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Apr 1, 2025 
Megan Rapinoe, an Olympic gold medalist and FIFA's best soccer player, teams up with Sue Bird, a 13-time All-Star and WNBA champion. Together, they discuss the vital dynamics of leadership in sports, sharing insights on team cohesion and adapting to change. The duo opens up about the challenges of retirement and the quest for new identities post-sport. They also explore the pressure athletes face and the importance of empowering women's sports, highlighting their commitment to creating a brighter future for female athletes.
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Team Dynamics
- Sports teams are sensitive to disruptions, impacting team dynamics regardless of tenure.
- Maintaining team culture requires constant vigilance and can easily turn sour.
Rapinoe's Reflection
- Megan Rapinoe reflects on her leadership style during the World Cup, admitting to wearing "armor."
- Younger players felt a lack of space to communicate, highlighting a disconnect in team dynamics.
Bird's Leadership Style
- Sue Bird describes herself as a task-focused leader, prioritizing the job over individual needs.
- She's working on integrating others' perspectives, acknowledging a need for growth in leadership style.