What Spain’s World Cup triumph can teach leaders about building a high-performing team

SmartBrief | 27.07.2026 23:59
For 10 years, I was a soccer mom. I spent countless cold mornings bundled on the sidelines, cheering as my son took to the pitch. I learned to bring layers, lots of hot coffee, a boatload of patience and an appreciation for how quickly a match can change. What I could not have imagined then was that soccer would become one of my greatest sources of insight into how to maximize performance at every level.