Coaching Culture Episode 363: Shaka Smart on How to Grow through Losing and Knowing What’s Enough Part 2
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Aug 25, 2024 
Shaka Smart, the head coach at Marquette University, shares his insights on overcoming challenges like losing and self-doubt. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and personal disciplines, including journaling. Smart discusses the dual nature of coaching, highlighting both coaches' and athletes' humanity while promoting a growth mindset. He addresses the emotional impact of losses and the significance of self-compassion, drawing inspiration from Kobe Bryant. This conversation is rich with valuable lessons on leadership and team dynamics.
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Three A's Framework for Action
- Cultivate awareness and acceptance before taking action in coaching and life.
- This mindset helps manage energy and enthusiasm sustainably.
Coach the Growth Mindset
- Encourage a growth mindset: believe you can grow from any experience, good or bad.
- Reward effort and willingness to learn even from failure, not just outcomes.
Early Coaching Emotional Struggle
- Shaka Smart describes his emotional struggle early in his head coaching career after a significant loss.
- He felt paralyzed and anxious but overcame it to win the next big game against a top team.
