David "Coach" Kitch shares his journey from IT sales to coaching, emphasizing leadership skills, meaningful work, and employee engagement. He discusses the value of learning from mistakes, the distinction between leaders and managers, and the impact of influential mentors.

(0:00) Introduction of guest David Coach Kitsch

(0:49) David's background and personal story

(2:38) Transition from IT sales to coaching

(4:33) Developing leadership skills and values

(6:36) Importance of meaningful work and employee engagement

(9:20) Learning from mistakes and systems thinking in sports

(12:00) Difference between leaders and managers

(15:25) Employee goals and desires for meaningful work

(17:03) Influential mentors and patchwork mentorship

(20:54) Building systems and routines for high performance