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To always be the opposite

“My job is to be calm and collected when they’re frantic. My job is to create intensity when they’re not intense. My job is to always be opposite the moment.” | Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko

I thought this was fascinating framing of the role of a coach / leader – it resonated.

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Posted on December 10, 2025December 4, 2025Author alearningadayCategories Everything else

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