Gasso's longevity at the sport's pinnacle is partly due to her appetite for reinvention and continuously reshaping her coaching style. She has blended her earlier, tougher approach with a more connected style, surprising former players by cracking smiles in the dugout and dancing with her team after wins. Gasso herself states that she,

 "started listening instead of talking," 

realizing her players "yearn" for a deeper connection.

But what happens when that motivation fades? Not wanting to be negative, just stating fact - motivation will fade. Why? Because the parts of life in business that we all dislike, will slap you right in the face.