Leader Manager Coach Podcast

‘All Blacks coach Steve Hanson has not conducted a single pre-match team talk in the 7 years he has been in charge at the All Blacks' Steve Hanson's philosophy is that he leaves it to his playing staff to make the decisions for themselves and their passion excitement and phenomenal commitment is evident whenever they play. In this episode, Rob explores the team talk and its role in motivating and inspiring. Listen in now to hear about the different ways team talks are used in driving successful footballers forward.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Steve, the backroom staff and the players believe that they don't need to be motivated by someone else as they are totally self-motivated. Why would people who have sacrificed so much and worked so hard to reach sporting excellence need motivating? It's up to the staff to create the right environment so the players are in peak physical and mental condition. This enables the players to be in the right frame of mind to make