In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit Bill Walsh’s masterful response to watching all of his top NFL Draft targets come off the board within minutes. Instead of panicking, Walsh calmly rebuilt his plan, redirected his staff, gathered more assets, and ultimately produced one of the most successful draft classes in league history. His approach is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about sticking to the first plan but about staying composed, thinking clearly under pressure, and finishing strong when circumstances change.

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