Sailing in a Storm: The Real Leadership Secret Behind Championship Case Teams

What if winning international case competitions has almost nothing to do with slides, templates, or even analysis — and everything to do with trust, team bonding, and leadership under pressure?In this raw Unbarred Conversations episode, emeritus prof Cam Welsh sits down with Mats Urde from Lund University — championship coach at John Molson MBA International Case Competition — who compares coaching high-performance teams to sailing in a storm.Key takeaways for business students, young professionals, case competitors & educators:Why “trust the force” is non-negotiable when the team presents (and why you must let go as coach)The legendary “lasagna bonding” ritual that turns strangers into unbreakable crewsHow to build teams that fight hard but stay friends — never leave anyone behindWhy human creativity & live discussion beat AI every time in case-based learningReal debrief routines (Navy-style) that pull thorns before the next caseIf you want the honest, no-fluff feedback that turns good students into podium-ready communicators, critical thinkers, and creative leaders — this is it.Subscribe for more unbarred convos that level up your mad skills. Support the mission: buymeacoffee.com/treadsoftly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.