The Captain Class w/Sam Walker pt 1

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Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io In episode 1 Season 5 I have a conversation with Michael Lombardi, author of the brand new book Gridiron Genius. I also have cohost Jim Jorden, MULTI-AWARD WINNING SPORTS EMMY Film Producer from NFL Films joining our conversation.  Here are just a few of the highlights we covered:  What was your original title for this book? Why is leadership killing culture? What are the 4 areas of leadership? How wide should these 4 areas spread within an organization? Coach Walsh's Standard of Performance How to instill accountability Why leaders need to be able to have difficult conversations The first thing a leader needs to do when they work with a new player Michael's unique system for finding talent Why SCOUTING is more about elimination than it is finding players The tension of having a separate GM and Head Coach vs one guy doing both jobs How to best deal with players who are major distractions The Famous 62 NICKEL play "Part of leading is to LEAD PEOPLE not just take the path of least resistance." The 'Got To Have It' Day approach of the New England Patriots Why there are only 3-4 current NFL coaches who have even played in a Super Bowl What was the BIGGEST MISTAKE of Michael Lombardi's career? Why hasn't anyone else been able to repeat the success of Bill Walsh? "It's harder to change people, than it is to create people." What's the best place for a young/new coach to start who wants to build a winning dynasty? Michaels biggest pet peeve in the NFL What's the #1 most successful style of leadership in the NFL? Connect with Michael Lombardi on twitter @mlombardiNFL Connect with Jim Jorden on twitter @JimJorden89 

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If you enjoy the show help spread the word! Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io Let's connect on social media: http://www.twitter.com/athletebydesign  http://www.facebook.com/athletebydesign   https://www.instagram.com/athletebydesign In part two of this conversation with author Dan Heath we discuss the following: ​ Rett's insight on applying the Disneyland Story to the world of performance training Moments of PRIDE- pg 140 "Hard work is essential but it doesn't guarantee that we'll experience defining moments" and the importance of 'Recognizing Others' Why recognition was not originally part of the book? Dan on the 'every kid gets a trophy' approach? What might be some strategies for better recognition other than just numbers in the weight room? Dan on why we have to be careful what we recognize The importance of creating Shared Meaning The power of LAUGHTER (not the same as humor) Should coaches follow their passion or follow their purpose? What's the MOST IMPORTANT FIRST STEP a coach can take to create a powerful moment?  SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to my guest co-host Rett Larson. Be sure and connect with him www.twitter.com/rettlarson 

If you enjoy the show help spread the word! Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io Let's connect on social media: http://www.twitter.com/athletebydesign  http://www.facebook.com/athletebydesign   https://www.instagram.com/athletebydesign In part one of this episode of the show my special guest co-host Rett Larsen and I have a conversation with author Dan Heath about his latest book 'The Power of Moments' where we discuss: ​ The definition of a defining moment and the phenomenon of 'duration neglect' The four key elements of a defining moment John Deere first day of work vs an athlete's first day in the gym/an intern's first day with a coach Moments of INSIGHT (Tripping Over The Truth) and that crystalizes discontent- The CLTS Sanitation Story in Africa (Rett's story and experience in China) BONUS!!! At the end of the show Rett and I provide some post interview comments including: ​ How a coach should best read through a book like 'The Power of Moments' Rett's suggestion of 'breaking the script' Jeremy share's first two stages of the Self-Efficacy model as it relates to defining moments for athletes Rett goes a bit deeper into the idea of 'Tripping over the truth' What coaches can do EXTRA to further connect with athletes

Listen to this SNEAK PREVIEW with author Dan Heath and my co-host Rett Larsen as we discuss Dan's latest book 'The Power of Moments'.

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In this episode I have a discussion with New York Times Best Selling Author Daniel Coyle about this new book 'The Culture Code'. 

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In part one of my discussion with Sam Walker, author of the new book 'The Captain Class', we discuss the following: ​ What does the phrase 'Coach Your Best' mean to you? What are the criteria of what makes a successful team? What is meant by the term 'the Glue Guys' Why EVERYTHING Sam thought about leadership was completely backwards Why Coaches might not matter (Ch. 4) The Courage To Stand Apart- Communication (Ch. 10) The application of 'The Courage To Stand Apart' principle to high school sports How a high school coach can start finding better student athlete leaders with potential Plus more!   

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In this episode I have a discussion with author Todd Rose about his book 'The End of Average'.