What makes a great team... great? This is a question that many leaders wrestle with, and the complexity of the problem often causes them to settle for quick and easy solutions rather than really instilling a culture of excellence.In this interview, John U. Bacon shares his experience coaching the worst high school hockey team in the US and helping them become one of the best. He shares several principles that he applied or learned in the midst of his coaching experience, and how they apply to our own leadership and collaborations. John U. Bacon's book is called Let Them Lead.Todd Henry's new book Daily Creative is available now wherever books are sold. Mentioned in this episode:Please support our sponsors:Indeed: Join more than 3 million businesses worldwide that use Indeed to hire great talent fast. Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/creative. Offer good for a limited time.
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Formerly The Accidental Creative.
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