Steve Kerr & Bob Myers: The Components of Accountability

The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons · Oct 2, 2025 · 3m

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit the Golden State Warriors’ 2019 Finals loss and the powerful exchange between head coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers in its aftermath. Both men sincerely believed they had let the other down, offering a rare glimpse into true accountability at the highest level of leadership. Their example highlights three essential components of accountability: self-reflection, apologizing, and repair. This reminds us that setbacks don’t define great organizations, but how leaders take responsibility and grow from them does…