Hard Conversations & Relationships

Rob has always been fascinated by how life works and why people do what they do.He is talking about challenging conversations and relationships in this episode and reflects on a difficult conversation he recently had. He explains why these conversations are vital to moving forward and are in reality opportunities to grow, become stronger, develop communication and further leadership skills.In the football arena, there is a change and the mental work is now getting the recognition it deserves. It is the journey of preparation both physical and mental that is fundamental and this is a great insight into why challenges are the best opportunities to evolve and grow. KEY TAKEAWAYSChallenging conversationsSometimes we arrive at a point where facilitating a difficult conversation is the key to moving forward.Instead of  skirting around the issues it is about addressing it head-on and being proactive, brave and courageous organising a meeting and saying the right things, speaking the truth.The movement and processes that evolve from doing the right things will convince you that facing what you need to do is the right way to move forward.These challenging conversations are opportunities to grow, become stronger, better at communication and better leaders.If you leave these conversations they ultimately create insurmountable problems.RelationshipsAll the things that happen to us and our experiences are a result of the quality of the relationships we have with others.If you are going to climb the ladder of success if you are going to get to where you want to be its futile to get there and find your life is devoid of relationships.If we do everything we can to facilitate those relationships through a smile or helping others then the lifting up will be much greater.Realistic hopeIf we start off with an expectation that life is going to be challenging and tough we are not disappointed and better prepared for the challenges that occur on the journey.FocusWhat we focus on will grow and improve in our lives.What we think about will manifest its self in our livesOur ability to focus is not only key to our success but key to our state of mind.Beware of what you allow into the precious commodity that is your brain. BEST MOMENTS‘When you are spending time doing something for someone else it will come back to you in bucket loads'‘You do yourself and the people you are going to talk to an enormous disservice if you do not speak the truth and are brave and  courageous about having those conversations when it feels right to do so'‘I have not always taken the time to build relationships with those around me' VALUABLE RESOURCESLeader Manager Coach Podcast ABOUT THE HOSTRob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience.Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward-thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.  CONTACT METHODLMC Rob Ryles WebsiteLMC YouTube Rob Ryles LinkedInLEARN MORE HERE Football, coach: https://www.patreon.com/robryles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.