Standards rarely disappear overnight. They fade through small exceptions, tired days, and “we’ll let it slide this time.” In this episode, TJ and Sam discuss why upholding standards is difficult, how to handle the star player exception, and why too many standards weaken the important ones. They cover TJ’s “above the line, below the line” framework, how to separate team-wide minimums from individual growth, and how to reset a slipping standard without turning it into a big dramatic moment. Along the way, they stress consistency, extreme ownership, and narrowing your focus to a few non-negotiables.
Show Notes
- Standards slip through small exceptionsHolding standards is exhausting leadership workParenting analogy for daily accountabilityExamples of simple team standardsStandards get tested when inconvenientTeam minimums versus individual growthThe star player exception problemAbove the line, below the lineDon’t let the squeaky wheel dominateConsistency creates predictability, predictability creates trustToo many standards weaken prioritiesDo standards apply to coaches too?Why emotional enforcement undermines your messageResetting standards without making it dramaticCoaches owning their part in slippageValues versus standards explainedChallenging players when you’re relationship-drivenTighten your lens, zoom in and out
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