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In this powerful episode of Winning Regardless, Coach Rodo makes a compelling case for giving young people a chance. He opens with a touching story about a young man who was given a chance to play basketball at the local YMCA, a small act that had a massive impact on the young man's life.

Using that personal anecdote as a guiding principle, Coach Rodo reveals his unconventional philosophy for business and life: "getting the youth off the bench." He pulls back the curtain on how he intentionally hires and mentors young employees at his company, Aldevra, sharing unfiltered stories of their growth and success. He doesn't shy away from conflict, detailing a no-holds-barred story about firing a 60-year-old employee who refused to take direction from his brilliant 23-year-old boss. This is a must-watch for business owners, mentors, or anyone who wants to learn how to empower the next generation and tap into their incredible potential.

Key Discussion Points:

A Simple Act, A Lasting Impact: The story of how one young man's life was changed by a chance to play on a basketball court.

Hiring for Character: Why hiring for a person’s attitude and potential is more valuable than their qualifications on paper.

The Power of Mistakes: A crucial lesson on why letting young people make mistakes is essential for learning and growth.

Age vs. Authority: The story of a 60-year-old employee who was fired for refusing to respect his 23-year-old boss.

Empowering the Youth: How Coach Rodo helped a shy young professional and an employee with no HR experience become in-demand experts.

"Get Them Off the Bench": A call to action for older generations to empower young people and trust them with opportunities

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