Quiet leadership
Leadership is a sum of many parts
One way to initiate change is to help a player believe they were right all along.
“The trigger you put in against pace gets you in a great start position—if we tried (…..) we might improve your scoring options too.”
“A faster bat-swing, which you have, is a real asset for carry distances—what if we put (…..) into play for directional hitting also?”
Two examples of quiet leadership. Not unlike reward-based dog training, where praise, treats, or play encourage repeated behaviours without fear, intimidation, or force.
The scientific term is Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT). Coaching, management, and leadership are largely a game of bluff.
In everyday life, it might look like a manager crediting a teammate’s instinct before suggesting a tweak in approach, or a parent acknowledging what their child already does well before introducing something new.
I believe leadership is a sum of many parts.
Nick
