Creating and Maintaining Successful and Meaningful Team Culture

The Coaches get emotional in this one talking about how one coach made a monumental difference for his athletes. Here's what gets covered in this episode.Culture is NOT a saying or statement posted on your locker room, weight room wall or slogan you slap on a T-shirt and refer to when it's convenient. It's a living breathing organism that's GOT to be nourished and poured into daily.It has to start with a self diagnostic period of reflection on where are you, where do you want to go as a leaderWHAT is your MVP? not who is your MVPUsing 3 C’s 3 E’s and 3 P’s will definitely act as a launching point for developing your culture. So much to work on as a coach, but if we pick one or two elements to focus on at a time for one season, or a week, or even one game or practice, we’ll be able to work at becoming that 1%better.BTTYBTTT.Extreme OwnershipDevelop everyday habits for individuals on a team that fosters a sense of belonging, purpose and bettermentService or Status - Status drives failure. When you play to serve others you build trust and love and success will follow.Coaching and leadership at it’s best is service to othersCoaching is the ultimate customer service job.The best of the best do things differently and it starts with building the right culture.There is a championship culture that dictates how they treat each other, how they respond to adversity, and how they perform at their highest level regardless of their sport or their level.Creating the right culture will lead to:More predictable and consistent outcomesCatching and passing the competition that’s ahead of youLeading others and becoming the best at what you doIf players resist buy in, try to be more clear on what you're asking players to buy into first.  What are the 4 Stages of Buy In?Keep sharing the message even if it’s not sinking in for athletes. Find different approaches if one is not working with an athlete or studentClose knit teams and player led teams are the most successfulWe want to hear from you!Where are you in your leadership journey? What's your WHY?How are you chasing your 1%?Connect with us:https://linktr.ee/BenchmarkedPodcastThanks for listening to our show. We would be grateful if you chose to like and subscribe!KEEP CRUSHING IT! MizunoDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.