Yes, I understand why he does it. But from a psychological and leadership standpoint, that physical act is counter to exuding an emotion of calm strength, of ‘It’s ok, we’ve got this.’ It’s more ‘I’m unsure what to do and I’m searching for answers.’
I know that isn’t necessarily the case, and it isn’t completely fair, but it’s like someone who stands with their arms folded at a social gathering. They may not mean for it to send the message that they are stand offish and unapproachable, but it still often does.
Do any coaches do it with the regularity that he does, and at all the most critical times? I’ve never seen it. But either way, it sends a poor message.
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