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Archives for November 2024

Dan Campbell: The Lion King

Coaching, Leadership

Dan Campbell has done what no Detroit Lions coach has done. He’s established a winning identity for his team and fan base. They now know they’re winners and expect to win each outing. Campbell is a master communicator who has the presence of Mufasa: The Lion King

Coach Campbell once said, “This last bit of losing has to get outta here.”

He felt his team was on the cusp of becoming a powerhouse. To fully ingrain this belief, he vocalized the truth that resonated with his players. It was the tipping point moment that needed a hard shove to reality.

Great coaches feel these critical moments and will their teams to win on and off the field. They create belief and polarizing cultures that players, coaches, and support staff want to be part of. They ooze positivity that the fan base responds to.

Coach Dan Campbell is the Lion King!

Mark Pope’s Leadership

Coaching, Leadership

Mark Pope at the University of Kentucky has put on a leadership clinic in November. His poise was on full display in the Duke game, where his team was down most of the game. They kept it within striking distance the length of the game and were able to outpace the Blue Devils in the final minutes. The veteran leadership proved to be too much for the young Duke team. Pope’s halftime speech, which was captured on film, spoke about how everyone envied where his players were, but no one wanted to work for where they were. He strategically reinforced his team’s work ethic and passion to them. He continually refers to his players as shooters. He is constantly pouring into and fortifying their winning identity. He put on a master class in coaching in one night. He also built a roster with no returning players from the previous team. 🫡Salute