Captains, Coaches & Culture: Tex McQuilkin’s Playbook for Leaders I CEO Strength Coach Podcast I Ep. 10

In this episode of the CEO Strength Coach Podcast, Ron McKeefery interviews Tex Wilkin, founder of Captains and Coaches. They discuss the challenges of leadership in coaching, the importance of storytelling, and the need for structure and discipline in modern coaching environments. Tex shares his experiences and insights on first-year leadership, the significance of creating healthy conflict, and the mistakes young coaches often make. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, social awareness, and the role of discipline as a set of tools for responsible decision-making in athletes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Coaching01:45 The Origin of Captains and Coaches04:32 The Role of a Team Captain07:46 Navigating Leadership Challenges10:34 Building Relatability and Connection13:03 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership17:52 Learning from Failure19:59 Discipline and Structure in Coaching23:57 The Importance of Delayed Gratification26:49 Building Self-Esteem and Coachability30:27 Motivation Drills and Team Energy34:52 Creating Healthy Conflict in Teams41:40 Coaching Mistakes and Learning OpportunitiesTakeawaysLeadership is about managing time, people, and resources.The relationship between a coach and a team captain is crucial.Young leaders often default to mimicking what they know.Storytelling is essential for building team culture.Discipline should be viewed as a set of tools for decision-making.Creating healthy conflict is important for team growth.Young coaches often stop drills to correct mistakes, losing valuable practice time.Building self-awareness in athletes is key to their development.Delayed gratification is a critical skill for athletes.Coaches should provide responsibilities to foster accountability. Keywords#leadership, #coaching, #discipline, #storytelling, #youthdevelopment, #teamdynamics, #firstyearleadership, #healthyconflict, #coachingmistakes, #captainsandcoachesFull Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL846cIbZqVBep4W_7yOns_9ke6GZwq46F&si=oF0hUxEomVybweb7For Show Notes and Coach McKeefery's Website - http://www.RonMcKeefery.comNow Available on all Podcast PlayersPick up your copy of Coach McKeefery's two #1 Amazon International Bestseller's:CEO Strength Coach - https://www.ronmckeefery.com/booksWeight Room Wisdom - https://www.ronmckeefery.com/booksPlease “Thank” our partners who bring this show to you for free:PLAE - https://www.PLAE.usRock Daisy - https://www.RockDaisy.comOutput - https://www.outputsports.com

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