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January 23, 2025 48 mins
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kathy Delaney-Smith, the winningest coach in Ivy League history, who transformed Harvard women's basketball through her innovative approach to leadership.

Episode Highlights:Kathy shares her groundbreaking "act as if" principle and reveals how she helped hundreds of female athletes break free from perfectionism to reach their full potential. As an early pioneer of relational leadership, Kathy's approach was ahead of its time.You'll discover her framework for untraining perfectionism and hear the story behind her upcoming book "Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders." You'll also hear why it was once humorously titled "Get Your Head Out of Your Ass Because You're Missing Out."

Key Insights:
  • The power of relational leadership in building trust and fostering growth
  • Why celebrating mistakes creates innovation and resilience
  • Practical strategies for adapting leadership styles across generations
  • Managing the challenges of coaching in the social media era
  • Implementing the "act as if" principle in any setting
  • Effective techniques for giving and receiving feedback
Drawing from her 40-year coaching career, Kathy's unique blend of tough love, humor, and genuine care offers valuable lessons for leaders in all fields.

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