AUTHENTICITY Dan Quinn said: “Nick couldn’t do it Pete’s way. Pete couldn’t do it Nick’s way. But both were totally themselves.” They didn’t fake it. And that made a massive difference in how their teams operated. But most leaders mess this up… (🎥Glue Guys)

Nick Saban and Pete Carroll couldn’t be more different. Two hall of fame coaches - one leads with discipline, the other with joy. Dan Quinn coached under both - and discovered the ONE leadership truth they both lived by. Here's what it is and why most leaders miss it:🧵

Saban led with structure. Carroll led with energy. Different styles and opposite philosophies. Yet Dan Quinn said their programs felt more similar than you’d think. Why? Because one thing behind the scenes made it all work. 👇

Quinn admitted: "I’ve been on staffs where coaches act different behind closed doors. I wish players could see that version." The mistake? • Pretending. • Hiding your real voice. • Trying to be someone else. And that kills trust - here's why...

People have a high BS filter. People buy who you are, not what you say. They know immediately when you aren't being your authentic self because you lack confidence, passion, and the ability to connect. Most leaders miss that. Choose to lead in your way. (🎥@GlueGuys_Pod)

📌Bookmark this video below if you are a coach, athlete, parent, or teacher. The information sourced from this post come from Dan Quinn's interview on the @GlueGuys_Pod and his graduation speech to Salisbury college.

If you like this post, you will love the FREE newsletter: The Growth Compass🧭 3-minute read packed with actionable ideas on mindset, resilience, and leadership. Join today:

@GlueGuys_Pod The key to being authentic is to not be afraid to show weakness. Humility is the best catalyst for strong relationships…

@GlueGuys_Pod As always - well said Andrew! It's human to make mistakes and it takes humility to show and admit those mistakes when they happen.

@GlueGuys_Pod This is soooooo spot on and again applicable to a variety of settings. Leadership doesn’t have one formula or one way ! Similar to what Quinn is saying, you have to do it your way, BUT for me it’s based on the PEOPLE I’m leading and what they need/require. #leadershiprecipe

@GlueGuys_Pod Well said Danny and that's a great way to frame it! You have to be yourself, but you also need to be the leader that you team needs - that emotional intelligence comes with time.

@GlueGuys_Pod Respect to Quinn....🫡🫡🫡 The whole @Raiders team loves Pete and said he's a no BS coach that's as AUTHENTIC as they come....😃😃😃😃