57. How to Prepare your Captain to Become an Influential Leader

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is a continuation of last week where I talked about 3 of the key qualities to look for in a captain. If you choose to have formal leaders, I believe choosing a captain is one of the first and sometimes more difficult decisions you make at the beginning of the season. But once the appointment is made, your work has just begun. Developing leadership skills is an ongoing process, every day, all season long.  You can’t assume they will automatically be a good leader. Even if you believe they have the right personality, they’re a talented athlete, or have already demonstrated skills as a ‘natural leader’. That doesn’t mean they actually know what to do if you give them a leadership role. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A captain’s influence is powerful. If you spend the time to specifically help your captains develop into the type of leader you want, you will be able to make sure their influence is in line with your vision and direction for the team. Let’s talk about 2 key actions you can take to develop strong leadership skills in your captains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">_________</span></p> <p><strong>Mentioned in the Show:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Free Download:</span> <a href= "https://9zkmnowa.pages.infusionsoft.net"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Roadmap to Choosing the Right Captains</span></a></p> <p><strong>Journey to Elite Captain</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Self-Paced online leadership course for dance team leaders:</span> <a href= "https://passionatecoach.mykajabi.com/elite-captains-short-sales-page-2021"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Journey to Elite Captain</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">__________</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me on instagram</span> <a href= "https://instagram.