Glue Guys

David Senra is in pursuit of one goal: helping people learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. In a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success, David has spent eight years building Founders podcast and distilling decades of sage advice. In the spirit of Glue Guys, David joins us to connect the dots between sport's GOATS and business legends, and as it turns out - being slightly crazy about your craft is a universal key to success. He keys in on how crucial it is to pick the right heroes, devote your attention to one thing, and never take the easy way out. This is a conversation about focus, obsession, and the joy of finding your thing - and doing it better than anyone else.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:29) The Art of Podcasting: David's Unique Approach

(00:08:41) The Importance of Role Models and Mentors

(00:11:25) Lessons from History's Greatest Entrepreneurs

(00:18:19) Balancing Obsession and Life

(00:23:26) The Wisdom of Ed Thorpe

(00:29:14) Advice from Sam Zell

(00:35:57) Finding a New Mission After Success

(00:39:11) The Importance of Team and Accountability

(00:40:13) The Role of Founders and Leadership

(00:42:43) The Glue Guys: Unsung Heroes

(00:48:24) Kobe Bryant: The Ultimate Competitor

(00:57:55) Relentlessness: The Key to Greatness

(01:07:16) The Hedgehog and the Fox: A Lesson in Focus

(01:08:37) The Power of Focus and Opportunity Costs

(01:10:26) Coach K and the Importance of Stories

(01:11:21) The Relentless Drive of Pat Riley

(01:14:30) The Jordan Rules: Overcoming Challenges

(01:20:28) The Role of Supportive Spouses in Success

If you’re looking for a model in authentic leadership, Hubspot founder Brian Halligan is your guy. He joins the Glue Guys conversation this week to talk as much about how he grew his company into a multi-billion-dollar company, as how he’s grown as a person. From the adrenaline-pumping tale of a near-fatal snowmobile accident that dramatically altered Brian's perspective to his candid revelations about imposter syndrome and anxiety to tips on building an iconic company culture, this episode gives a look at the human side of business and leadership.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:06:06) Meet Brian Halligan: The Executive Chairman of HubSpot

(00:07:26) The Importance of the Glue Guy

(00:08:41) Brian Halligan's Leadership Journey

(00:12:38) Customer Feedback and Company Growth

(00:20:29) Embracing Imposter Syndrome

(00:28:17) CEO Coaching and Leadership Styles

(00:38:58) Building a Winning Team: Homegrown vs. Free Agents

(00:41:10) The Miami Heat's Big Three Era

(00:43:13) The Little 12 and Team Dynamics

(00:44:57) A Life-Changing Snowmobile Accident

(00:47:27) The Decision to Step Down as CEO

(00:53:40) Reflections on Leadership and Culture

(01:06:16) The Importance of Company Culture

How do you get the most out of your team? How do you get the most out of yourself? When is it a good thing to have a chip on your shoulder? Alex talks about the impact of negative coaches. Shane talks about how Coach K commits to treat everyone fairly, rather than equally and also shares a memorable quote from Pat Riley about the alchemy of teams. Our hosts realize that each of their most inspirational coaches have encouraged them to play free…and why it brought out the best in them.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:04:00) Embracing the Suck: The Power of Teamwork and Sacrifice

(00:05:12) Negative Coaching in the NFL: A Personal Experience

(00:06:52) The Psychology of Great Coaches: Building Confidence and Collaboration

(00:09:34) Coach K's Philosophy: Ego, Expectation, and Team Mentality

(00:22:09) Sequoia's Culture: Performance, Teamwork, and Competitive Edge

(00:33:38) Coaching and Accountability in Football

(00:34:51) Defensive vs Offensive Mindsets

(00:35:42) Fair Treatment and Leadership Credibility

(00:36:58) The Concept of Being 'Spiky'

(00:38:04) Fostering Edge in Teams and Individuals

(00:39:54) The Role of Feedback and Tough Love

(00:41:39) Redefining Motivation Post-Retirement

(00:43:47) The Importance of Positive Coaching

(00:44:25) The Value of Honest Feedback

(00:54:34) The Idea of a Life Caddy

Teams that gel. It’s every leader’s ambition. And legendary college football coach Urban Meyer’s specialty. His approach earned him 17 championship titles, 3 perfect seasons, 5x coach of the year, and one of the most winning records in history (187-32). What does it take to go from a collection of players to a winning institution? Alex and Coach reflect on their time together at Utah. Coach Meyer opens up about the personal toll of his obsessive pursuit of excellence. The conversation gets into the heart, mind, and soul of one the greatest coaches of all time to unpack what it takes to stay on top of your game and win as one team. 

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:07:09) Early Impressions of Alex Smith

(00:14:07) The Crucible of Training

(00:17:40) Recruiting and Identifying Talent

(00:31:07) Creating a Culture of Selflessness

(00:35:25) Dealing with Expectations and Mental Health

(00:37:15) Health Scare and Career Reflection

(00:39:07) Coaching Philosophy and Mental Health

(00:40:58) Implementing Changes at Ohio State

(00:46:38) The Evolution of the Spread Offense

(00:50:27) Leadership and Trust in Coaching

(01:02:00) Transitioning from Coaching to TV

(01:04:07) Giving Back

Steve Young joins Glue Guys and lets us in on the moments and lessons behind his legendary career. We discover how he learned to throw a football at 18 from Jim McMahon and what it taught him about latent talent. Steve shares how the unstoppable Reggie White’s emotional athleticism was even more impressive than his physical athleticism. We learn about him attending law school the day after playing in the Super Bowl and how an encounter with Stephen Covey changed his life. He reflects on his time around Bill Walsh and watching him harness his power of individualized empowerment. Steve offers his wisdom on the importance of agency, embracing vulnerability and creating a life of meaning.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:59) The Forever Young Foundation and Philanthropy

(00:06:28) Coaching and Empowering the Next Generation

(00:10:49) The Challenges of Being a Left-Handed Quarterback

(00:18:59) Discovering Latent Talents

(00:22:21) Meeting Childhood Hero Roger Staubach

(00:24:58) Transitioning from Football to Business

(00:35:11) Emotional Athleticism and Leadership

(00:38:57) Reggie White's Influence and Legacy

(00:40:13) USFL Memories and Career Beginnings

(00:41:03) Pressure and Performance in the NFL

(00:43:29) Navigating Career Challenges

(00:52:17) Support Systems and Key Relationships

(00:58:05) Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success

(01:08:19) Reflections and Life Lessons

Being "on top" doesn't spare anyone from fear of failure. Alex recounts self-doubt despite being the number one NFL draft pick. Shane talks about feeling the pressure of being the 4th-ranked seventh-grade basketball player in the country. Ravi talks about his fears as a CFO in the early days of Instacart. Why is fear of failure such a powerful force? How can we use it to fuel us rather than hold us back? What can we learn from listening to our fears instead of trying to drown them out?

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:06:19) Shane’s High School Basketball Journey

(00:11:42) Alex’s Transition to College Football

(00:16:53) The Draft and Professional Football

(00:18:53) Facing Professional Challenges

(00:24:12) Corporate World and Fear of Failure

(00:26:45) Swallowing Pride and Starting Over

(00:27:48) Facing Financial Crisis at Instacart

(00:29:21) Embracing Worst-Case Scenarios

(00:30:09) Lessons from Dad: Accepting Harsh Realities

(00:34:33) Everyday Courage and Embracing Reality

(00:37:46) Parenting and High Expectations

(00:47:22) The Power of Support and Encouragement

(00:45:31) Becoming Antifragile

(00:49:42) The Glue Guy: Elevating Your Team

What is Alex Smith's story? Shane and Ravi turn the mic to Alex to tell his story front to back. From the moment he knew his life had changed forever to the decision not to amputate his broken leg to his first play back as quarterback after two years of recovery, resilience does not even begin to do this comeback justice. This episode gives new insight into the injury heard around the world and Alex’s fight to recognize his own anti-fragility.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. Ahe Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:13) Pre-Injury Life and Career Beginnings

(00:10:45) NFL Draft and Initial Struggles

(00:19:29) Mentorship and Mentality Shift

(00:24:17) Harbaugh's Influence and Playing Free

(00:29:21) Drafting Mahomes and Mentorship

(00:37:23) Career Year and Trade to Washington

(00:39:13) The Leg Injury: A Turning Point

(00:41:03) The Fight for Recovery

(00:57:23) Military Rehab: A New Hope

(01:07:21) Embracing Failure and Personal Growth

(01:08:40) Rehabilitation Journey During COVID

(01:10:11) Facing Uncertainty and Overcoming Doubts

(01:12:19) Return to Football and New Challenges

(01:20:00) First Game Back and Emotional Rollercoaster

(01:26:56) Reflecting on Resilience and Gratitude

What is the language of winning? Alex takes us behind the scenes at the line of scrimmage. Shane uses Chris Voss's tactics to negotiate. Ravi asks one of his founders, "Are you going to live today?" This episode recognizes great communicators and their strategies for bending reality to their will.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. Ahe Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:13) Handling Feedback and Negotiation Tactics

(00:09:33) Communication in Football: A Deep Dive

(00:15:52) The Complexity of Modern Offense

(00:24:31) Chatter: The Secret to Team Success

(00:35:28) Coach K's Strategy and Communication

(00:38:08) Modern NBA: Read and React

(00:41:44) Building Trust and Team Culture

(00:46:31) The Power of Storytelling in Leadership

(00:50:05) Loyalty and Trust in Teams

(00:56:57) Encouraging Bold Decisions

(01:00:43) Nicknames and Team Bonding

What do unsung heroes have in common? Alex talks about morning ‘wrestling’ practices with Urban Meyer at Utah. Shane recalls Steve Kerr flipping racks of basketballs. Ravi unpacks how to convince great founders to join forces. This episode sets the tone for three friends whose lessons, learnings, and values blur the lines between athletes, executives, and parents alike.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. Ahe Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:47) Udonis Haslem's Locker Room Influence

(00:08:09) Negotiating Contracts and Value

(00:12:22) Agent vs. Self-Negotiation

(00:16:05) The Myth of Family in Sports

(00:18:51) Pat Riley's Leadership Style

(00:25:10) Urban Meyer's Coaching Tactics

(00:37:53) The Power of Authenticity

(00:41:34) The Role of Glue Guys

(00:43:20) Instilling Leadership Qualities

(01:04:19) The Importance of Adversity

(00:01:13:51) The Value of Vulnerability

What makes a great coach? Shane talks about playing college basketball under Coach K. Alex highlights his time in Kansas City with Andy Reid. Ravi gives insight into his mentorship from legendary investor Doug Leone. We kick off with themes around humility, ego, authenticity, and the dance between seriousness and silliness in leadership.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

-----

This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. 

-----

This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. Ahe Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off. 

-----

Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. 

Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.

Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:06:22) Lessons from Hubie Brown

(00:08:11) Leadership and Accountability

(00:09:24) The Psychology of Coaching

(00:10:27) Corporate Leadership Insights

(00:13:55) The Role of Head Coaches

(00:18:58) The Personality of Teams

(00:25:37) The Hallmarks of Great Coaches

(00:31:04) The Power of Humility and Credit

(00:35:33) The Importance of Obsession

(00:37:43) Interviewing for Head Coaches

(00:44:43) Coach K's Obsession with People

(00:48:40) Belief and Individual Needs in Coaching

(00:51:48) Embracing Uniqueness and Individual Strengths

(00:58:14) The Importance of Following the Plan

(01:02:54) Coaching Philosophies

(01:07:47) The Role of Truth and Support in Leadership

(01:22:49) Memorable Coaching Moments and Motivational Speeches