Steve Kerr played for two of the greatest NBA coaches ever in Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich. He was asked, "What made them both so effective as coaches?" He named one characteristic, but his answer encompassed so much more. Kerr said, "They both had the same quality of, you knew they cared about you." He said, "You could feel that they loved you and they cared about you, but you were a little afraid of them. Just a little bit, but almost like you'd feel about a parent. You didn't wanna disappoint them." This quote really makes you think, because it emphasizes the need for caring relationships and standards in effective leadership. Steve emphasizes the love and care that he could feel from both coaches. Great parents, coaches, and leaders care about you. • They believe in you. • They want what's best for you. • They care more about you as a person than any result. Steve then emphasized how he didn't want to let them down because of their relationship. • They created a strong connection. • They set a standard for performance. • They embodied a standard for performance. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Leadership will always be a relationship business. - - - Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this!