On this week's episode Shannon Miller focuses on authentic leadership while being a successful coach, and her guest is legendary softball coach Carol Hutchins who is in her 35th season at the helm of the University of Michigan softball program. Coach Hutchins is the winningest coach in NCAA softball history and they compare notes as two prominent coaches in their very different sports. Shannon's definition of a charismatic leader is someone who leads with unwavering vision, passion, confidence, energy, belief, commitment, emotion, perseverance and creativity.  "When talking to coaches, I always encourage creativity, thinking outside the box and having the courage to try new things. I want to continue to encourage coaches to try things on for size, like you do with clothes or shoes. Just like clothes or shoes, you can take it off if you don’t like it – put it down – try something else on. Keep what works for you and the team, discard the rest.  Let your leadership skills evolve while you stay true to who you are. You will be tested, criticized and critiqued. Expect it, and navigate successfully through it.  As a leader, the most attractive you can be is authentic. When your authentic, some relationships will end, some will get better, new ones will appear.
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