Leo Tolstoy's Coaching Wisdom Episode 10
Episode description
Rob continues his fascinating look at the philosophies of Leo Tolstoy, and the insightful ways in which his teachings can positively impact coaching and mentoring practices.
In this episode, we look at the power of true listening, the importance of detachment, and what it means to “close the gap”.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- We are all students, and should embrace the attitude that we are always learning. Humility and curiosity are the gateways to knowledge.
- The results of any situation are not within our control. Embrace this fact and realise that the only control we have is over the present.
- Closing the gap means narrowing the space between how we think, how we speak and how we act. It is the alignment of these actions with who we are inside.
- Power does not come from physical action. It comes from thought and considered action as a result of that thought.
BEST MOMENTS
‘A student is not afraid to try things and figure out what works, and what doesn't'
‘You are responsible for the process, but you are not responsible for the outcome'
'There's a huge difference between power and force'
‘Pain is a part of life'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience
Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.
The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.
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