Leaders Must Be Coaches, Not Players

The best leaders, like coaches, lead from the sidelines rather than trying to do everything themselves

I know many people don’t like sports analogies, but so many sports lessons apply to leadership that they’re hard to ignore. If you’ve ever watched a sports game, you probably noticed a crucial constraint for coaches that many more leaders should follow.   

Most coaches are extremely engaged in the game. They’re often yelling instructions, talking to play…