The Day They Stop Bringing You Problems

The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons · May 28, 2025 · 2m

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit what it really means when people bring us their problems—and why it’s a sign of trust, not burden.

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell once said, “The day the soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them.” When our teams come to us, it means they trust us. They believe we care and can help. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up, staying invested, and earning trust over time.

This episode challenges us to stop seeing problems as interruptions—and start…