Inc. talks to the world champion coach about the abuse of anger and the handling of key employees
Q. In business as in basketball, most leaders are forever calling their competitors "fierce," and calling upon their companies -- teams -- to "fight back." You don't. Why?
A. Because fury doesn't work in competition -- at least not the way you usually see it invoked. What's more, it works even less well as the competition itself gets tougher. Anger is the real enemy in basketball, not your opponent.
Q. But how can anger be avoided?