🎧 Why We Rush to Fix After the Game (And Why It Usually Doesn't Work)

LeadtheGame Locker Talk · Jul 15, 2026 · 7m

What do a quiet car ride after a tough game and a difficult conversation at work have in common?

More than you might think.

In this week’s Locker Talk, we’re exploring one of the most common mistakes parents, coaches, and leaders make after someone struggles: rushing in to fix the moment.

Whether it’s your athlete after a loss or your employee after a difficult meeting, our instinct is often to coach, encourage, or solve the problem immediately. But what if that’s not what they need most?

In this episode, we’ll talk about why timing matters just as much as the words you choose, how repeated…