Ep 603: Talent Lessons From Elite Sport
Companies can learn a massive amount from elite sports in terms of spotting and nurturing the talent required to build highly effective teams. Having an adaptable, flexible, and self-aware mindset is critical in these disruptive times, and professional sports have coaching models that can help leaders develop this mindset in their teams.\n\nI was lucky enough to speak to former England Cricket Captain Sir Andrew Strauss at the recent Transform conference in Las Vegas. After his playing career finished, Andrew ran elite cricket in the UK for four years. He is now the co-founder of Mindflick, a high-performance coaching business that uses psychology and technology to make the lessons from elite sports accessible to companies.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nWhat can elite sports teach business about leadership?\n\nLearning how to be adaptable in dynamic environments\n\nThe importance of self-awareness\n\nUnderstanding how teams react under pressure\n\nWhat makes top talent\n\nUnderstanding and accepting weaknesses\xa0\n\nThe role of technology\n\nGetting buy-in and building an emotional connection with a group vision\n\nFollow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.