Building Winning Teams: Difficult Conversations

HopkinsatHome November 23, November 23, Mondayhopkins at home, building winning teams, winningteams, athletics, coach, virtual• Presented by Johns Hopkins University Athletics and Hopkins at Home •• Featuring head coaches Dan Weiler, Bayleigh Braswell, and Ryan Cain •Strong leadership requires the courage to have difficult conversations—and the empathy and trust to make them productive.Leadership sometimes means saying what needs to be said—even when the conversation is uncomfortable. Whether addressing performance, resolving conflict, delivering disappointing news, or holding someone accountable, difficult conversations can test the trust and relationships that strong teams depend on.Across Johns Hopkins University Athletics, coaches regularly navigate conversations where honesty, empathy, and clear expectations must work together. Our featured coaches will explore how leaders can approach challenging discussions with respect and compassion while remaining direct and constructive. They’ll consider how to prepare for difficult conversations, listen effectively, manage emotions, give meaningful feedback, and create an environment where accountability can strengthen rather than undermine relationships.Joining us for this conversation are:Dan WeilerHead Women’s Soccer CoachBayleigh BraswellHead Volleyball CoachRyan CainHead Men’s Basketball CoachWhether you manage colleagues, mentor others, lead an organization, or simply want to communicate more effectively when the stakes are