Rebuilding trust after turmoil and coaching teams for results that matter: USA Gymnastics CEO

Former gymnast and current USA Gymnastics CEO and president Li Li Leung joined the organization after after a turmoil-ridden period marked by an abuse scandal, bankruptcy and rapid leadership turnover. She talks to Meet The Leader about what she did in her first days to rebuild trust with athletes, coaches and gymnastics communities across the country and build new policies that met their needs. She also shares what's needed for psychological safety and the slate of new mental health resources created at the organization, from therapists to emotional support dogs, that are supporting both athletes and coaches.  Lastly, she shares what the sport has taught her about discipline and accepting feedback, and what's key to coaching teams on results that matter.

About this episode:
USA Gymnastics
https://usagym.org/

Future of jobs report
https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/

Related Podcasts:
Meet the Leader - Ballerina Misty Copeland: Unlocking potential and a leader's most 'vital' role
https://tinyurl.com/yd7zc3yc

Radio Davos - How sport can save lives: Homeless World Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsXULphhSzo

Meet the Leader - Adam Grant: Future leaders won't succeed without this key trait https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buVVIpttzUA

Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: -    / @wef   Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560