Coach Gregg Popovich may be known for his brash, hard coaching style, but he’s just as much admired for his ability to connect with his players and coaches on a personal level and get them to give their all. His secret, according to Time Magazine, is something known as “Magical Feedback”, which goes a little something like this:
I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.
The goal is to get a positive and determined response.