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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 NICK

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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 purpo

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

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'.

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io In this episode Eric Barker, author of 'Barking Up The Wrong Tree' and I discuss: ​ When you hear the phrase 'Coach Your Best' what does that mean to you? What inspired you to write this book How do you define 'success' and Where are we getting the concept of 'success' wrong? The world of coaching in sports and performance often brings big egos which can lead to challenges with trust and cooperation....you've written a chapter titled 'Do Nice Guys Finish Last'...so do nice 'coaches' finish last? What can coaches learn about trust and cooperation from street gangs? The importance of TRUST in a coaching relationship Coaches and athletes get inspired by hearing great stories that serve as motivation and inspiration...but I'm not so sure that coaches truly understand the power of story in helping athletes become champions. Eric's 3 P's for a successful story In chapter 3 'Do Quitters Never Win and Winners Neve

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! 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 Grant Hayes, one of the leading experts in Performance Neurology.

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In this episode I have a conversation with Rett Larson, one of the modern day giants in the world of performance coaching. Rett was the performance coach for the Olympic Gold Medalists, the Women's Chinese Volleyball team and shares a ton of incredible insight into coaching athletes! 

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In part two of this podcast series with Coach Carl Valle of Spikes Only we discuss: ​ What exactly does the term technology mean? Using technology in sports performance What's the relationship between technology and testing? Why coaches need to create sustainable workflows when using technology If you can't even do THIS ONE THING don't bother using technology For coaches just getting started with technology start here The difference between training to get better numbers vs training to get better Are coaches using medballs incorrectly? What's the real purpose of why athletes should use medballs? The relationship between the low back and acceleration The #1 problem with the medball chest pass to sprint exercise "Medicine balls are to be used to express abilities not build abilities" Understanding loading progressions when using medballs Plus more!   

Click Here To Leave A Review (takes 2 min) Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In this episode of the Coach Your Best Podcast I have an insightful conversation with Coach Carl Valle of spikesonly.com. Here in part one we discuss all things 'testing and performance' including: Variables of testing a 30m sprint What does Carl mean by 'Constellations' when testing athletes? How many tests are needed to see a trend? Difference between global vs specific testing What about coaches who are slave to numbers and feel pressure for job preservation? Carl's thoughts on testing for recovery and fatigue Carl's approach to physical and physiological testing data The relationship between athlete monitoring and the high school athlete What is meant by the term 'athlete monitoring'? Can high school athlete's differentiate between distribution of effort? Why 'presence' is a simple data metric  Carl's rule for creating a wellness questionnaire 3 Things a Coach MUST do when getting data from an athlet

Let's connect on twitter http://www.twitter.com/athletebydesign In part one of this two part series with author Ryan Holiday, we discuss his book 'The Obstacle Is The Way' including: -What was the inspiration for writing this book? -Did you play sports growing up? -What do you mean by the word 'stoicism' and what does this have to do with sports? -What did you learn when NFL teams reached out and wanted you to come and discuss your book? -How can coaches do a better job of practicing objectivity? (pg 32) -What do you mean by phrase 'physically tight-mentally loose'? -What can we learn about 'steadying your nerves' from Ulysses S. Grant? -Why does 'will' have more to do with surrender than with strength? -What can coaches and athletes take away from learning about Abraham Lincoln's life? -Why is 'will' the toughest of all disciplines? -Plus more! For show notes visit www.athletebydesign.com/theobstacleistheway

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Click the link below to leave a review on iTunes (takes 2 min): https://bit.ly/2ClCN6a Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io In part 2 of this podcast series author James Kerr and I discuss the role of expectations, pressure, and and sacrifice has on the All Blacks culture.    

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Click the link below to leave a review on iTunes (takes 2 min): https://bit.ly/2ClCN6a Take the FREE Winning Leader Assessment www.WinningLeader.io   In part one of this new podcast series 'Legacy- Why the All Blacks Win', author James Kerr and I discuss the following: What inspired you to write this book? Why are the All Blacks able to achieve such a high winning record? What is the Haaka and why has it become such a world wide phenomenon? Why is character so important for a winning culture? The importance of core values in the All Blacks team culture What does it mean to be an All Black? (the role) Why is it important to select character over talent? What is 'kaizan'? And the six words that would define the efforts of an All Black? What do you mean by "champions do extra"?  

Are you on twitter? Let's connect www.twitter.com/athletebydesign! In part 3 of the 'Practice Perfect' podcast series with Doug Lemov we discuss the following: -What do you mean by 'Normalizing Error' -What does this look like for a soccer or basketball coach? -How can coaches create a culture of accountability that is not reliant on the coach? -Why is it so important for coaches to praise actions not traits? What are some examples of how coaches can create systems of recognition? -How can a coach best walk the line between support and demand? -What should coaches know about measuring for success within their program? -What can coaches learn and how can they improve from your new initiave 'Teach Like A Champion 2.0'? -Plus more! For show notes and links to the articles we discussed visit www.athletebydesign.com/dlemov3

Enter To Win A FREE Copy of Doug's Book! (The more that enter the more I get to give away) In part 2 of this series Doug and I discuss his chapters on Feedback and it's application to designing engaging practices! For show notes visit www.athletebydesign.com.