What happens at work when you are challenged? When someone asks you questions about your work, do you feel slighted? Do you become angry and annoyed? Or do you explain the situation in depth? I am guilty of asking for expansion on situations, but it is not due to a lack of trust or competency questioning. I am looking for an expert to explain the outcome.

I do not have a background in sports medicine, psychology, nutrition, or many other areas in athletics. But I do like to learn, just like others. So when a leader asks why or what in a certain scenario, know they are not the expert. You are. They ask that you please expound on an instance where they are a novice. So don't get annoyed; know that as the expert, you must provide a layer of explanation that sometimes requires layperson's terms to help others understand.

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The one thing that no one can defer or avoid is confrontation, whether this is as a player with a coach or a leader with an employee. At some point, there will be a difficult situation where one becomes irritated and leads to a confrontation. So, how do you handle these situations? Do you cool off and approach the situation later? Do you allow the berating that you are used to and just accept it? Or do you step right into it and communicate?

I advise you to perform the latter. There is only one way to handle confrontation: step right into it. Lean into this situation with respect and honesty. Do not be passive-aggressive or demeaning. Stepping into it with honesty and respect will lead to clarity and build connection. So, step into confrontation and never lean away.

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Have you ever found it challenging to delegate tasks? As a former wide receiver, I can relate. It’s like trying to catch, run, and block for yourself in a football game- seemingly impossible. Coaches, however, trust other players and delegate roles. I’ll be honest, I struggle with delegating due to my perfectionist nature. But, I’m actively working to improve in this area. So, I asked myself, ‘How can leaders learn to delegate when they’re used to doing everything themselves?’ I discovered that the first step is to define what can be delegated—starting with simple tasks or some marginally complex ones. Then, through this process, determine the right oversight, if needed, to ensure the project is completed orderly. In this scenario, as a leader, you’ll gain your followers’ trust and learn that they can be trusted too.

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