The Coach in the Operating Room

The article discusses the value of coaching for professionals, beyond just teaching amateurs the basics. It argues that modern society depends on ordinary people taking responsibility for doing extraordinary things and that guidance can be essential to success. The author shares their own experience with a coach, Bob Osteen, who helped them improve their performance as a surgeon. They discuss the challenges of accepting coaching, including exposing oneself to scrutiny and fault-finding, but argue that it can lead to significant improvements in human performance.