Go to www.AdamLoiacono.com for exclusive episode content and more! Rick Cost, High Performance Director at US Soccer, discusses the role of high performance in elite sports and how it is being redefined. He emphasizes the importance of creating a high performance environment that is focused on clearly defined priorities, measured success, cooperation, and shared leadership responsibility. He also highlights the key qualities and skills required for high performance personnel, including expert knowledge, communication skills, empathy, collaboration, attention to detail, motivation, and a cultural fit. Rick also discusses the challenges that can lead to unsuccessful environments, such as internal communication issues and unclear expectations. Rick discusses the importance of communication and relationships in high-performance environments. He emphasizes the need for a common language and the ability to translate rationality into emotion. Rick also highlights the significance of trust, clear communication, and direct communication in resolving issues and achieving success. He shares his vision for the future of high performance, which involves simplifying the environment and focusing on high-impact innovations. Lastly, he talks about the importance of celebrating small wins and creating a sense of belonging within the team.
Creating a high performance environment requires clearly defined priorities, measured success, cooperation, and shared leadership responsibility.
High performance personnel should possess expert knowledge, communication skills, empathy, collaboration, attention to detail, motivation, and a cultural fit.
Challenges that can lead to unsuccessful environments include internal communication issues and unclear expectations. Effective communication and relationships are crucial in high-performance environments.
Translating rationality into emotion is essential for successful communication.
Trust and clear, direct communication are key to resolving issues and achieving success.
Simplifying the high-performance environment and focusing on high-impact innovations is the future.
Celebrating small wins and creating a sense of belonging within the team are important for motivation and success.