Everyone Has a Story

...."Everyone has a story” has been a theme this spring for participants in the Duke Athletics Leadership program. Student-athletes, coaches and administrators have discussed the importance of understanding that everyone struggles at times. In particular, participants in the leadership program have been challenged to think about how they balance accountability and empathy. Leaders and teammates must hold themselves and others to a high standard if they have any chance of being successful. However, “life happens” and we all have challenges that are not always easily noticed.   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: Everyone is struggling with something...and if you are not perhaps you can be the listening ear for those who are struggling. Duke created a video to better help student athletes balance accountability and empathy. Perhaps this is something you can share with your team. Click on Empathy video (in the link) to watch it.