Perception is reality? Maybe. Interestingly enough, I got the idea for the writing of this statement (original article from businessinsider.com requires dedication hard way) about the qualities of leadership the president needs to show ... No, but show. I certainly do not want to think that I respect the coach's job to be the President, but all leaders must think about how we are perceived.
5 actions you can take to demonstrate that we are reliable leader
Convinced, by not arrogant. Our teams need to know that we believe in what we teach them in our coaching philosophy and the direction of the team. We must show them that believe in themselves and their abilities. On the other hand, we can not be the coach who has a credit for the wins and losses for these charges.
Open, but no flip flopper. A good leader is confident enough and aware enough to appreciate the feedback from the assistant coaches and also the team leader. While we should remain open to advice, we also get to know what we stand for. We do not want an assistant to the proposal to agree enthusiastically, and then when our second contributor proposal offers exactly the opposite ... I enthusiastically agree with them as well!
Visionary, but practical. I think it's great to be innovative and forward-thinking. I sometimes feel that too many of us coaches do things because that's how things are always done. Thinking outside the box can be a great thing ... but we've got to make sure that we are rooted in practicality is what is best for the team.
Personally disciplined but not rigid. I am a planner by nature. I always have a backup plan for my plan in case the original plan does not work. I think our teams have to see that we have a game plan for the season and for every opponent ... but also to see that we will not be stubborn and stick with a plan that clearly is not working.
Are you ready for the crisis, but not kept up at night worrying. The crisis can happen during a player's career. You may have suffered serious injuries late in the season, or a parent becomes ill, or their grades are putting them in danger of getting booted out of school. Whatever it is, we must know the right people to guide them to answers. I hope the knowledge that we are not the end all be all of the answers will keep us from turning worry wart. Constantly worrying and trust can not live in the same person, and we must show our team that we are confident leaders.
I think we must be seen as a leader before our teams will feel comfortable after us. I thought that these "presidential" qualities will be a good place to start!
Redd Dawn is the head coach at Beloit College Volleyball.
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