Lead By Example with Bob Myers

Steve Kerr has seen everything during his basketball career. From barely being recruited out of high school, to winning five rings as a player alongside Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan, to four more at the helm of Golden State’s dynasty, his path has certainly been unlikely. When asked what his late father would’ve said about his journey, Kerr says, “He wouldn’t believe it.” In the season finale of Lead by Example, Kerr and Warriors President Bob Myers sit down for an unprecedented conversation on Kerr’s career, values and regrets. Kerr discusses choosing the Warriors over the Knicks and his mentor Phil Jackson, his favorite thing about Steph Curry, the ups and downs of coaching Kevin Durant, and the reason for Golden State’s success.

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“To be a great leader, you have to be a great follower first.” Diana Taurasi is the most accomplished women’s basketball player of all time, yet still believes she has to prove to herself everyday that she is on the level of her competitors. She sits down with the Warriors President and GM Bob Myers to discuss why she has yet to retire from the game and what she has left to accomplish. Taurasi tells Bob about her desire to be a GM when she calls it quits, while Bob tells her the most challenging parts of the job. She details her relationship with Kobe Bryant and pushes back on the narrative that she’s a trash talker, despite a lot of evidence to the contrary. Also, we learn which 3 NBA players have the distinct honor of being her favorites!

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“See it as high as you can see it - be delusional even.” J.Cole is one of the world’s most successful rappers and producers, but he tells Bob all if it wouldn’t have been possible if he didn’t have a seed of irrationality as a kid. He sits down with the Warriors President and GM to discuss what his first love was: music or basketball, and if he truly believed he had a shot at the NBA. He explains why he didn’t need a Grammy for validation, why he lets very few people into his inner-circle and flashes back to when he used to smoke cigarettes as a six-year-old.

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“We just get one life.” Megan Rapinoe is proud. But despite her gold-medal filled career, she is even more proud of her impact on society. The soccer legend sits down with Bob Myers to discuss being a dreamer at a young age, when she realized her talent and the decision to come out. She opens up about deciding to kneel in support of Colin Kaepernick and to shine light on police brutality, and admits that - despite her public persona - she indeeds struggles just like everyone else. She’s unabashedly Megan Rapinoe and she’s proud of it.

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Winning her first title hasn’t changed Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. She sits down with Bob to detail how her perseverance shaped her success both as a player and a coach. Hammon assesses her desire to still be an NBA coach, while noting there’s still plenty of work to do in the WNBA. She examines her relationships with All-Stars Kelsey Plum and DeMar Derozan, and her long dinners with Gregg Popovich that she couldn’t get out of if she tried. 

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We’re on the eve of the first March since 1974 without Mike Krzyzewski on the sidelines. He sits down with Bob Myers to give us a glimpse into his post-coaching life. They discuss his journey and the impact Bob Knight had on his career and leadership style. Coach K details his perseverance amidst early struggles at Duke, as well as his close relationship with and admiration for Kobe Bryant. Bob tells Krzyzewski the moment that could have derailed the relationship between him and Steve Kerr. Most importantly, Coach K praises Bob’s pronunciation of “Krzyzewski.”

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A friend once called Adam Silver “the most introverted person in an extroverted position.” He sits down with Bob Myers to discuss where he found his voice and how he found his way to the NBA. Silver discusses the impact of his father and the influence of his predecessor David Stern, who even taught him how to pack a suitcase. He tells Bob about the toughest parts of his job and details the legacy he wants to leave for his daughters.

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Despite all of his success as CEO of Disney, Bob Iger has an underdog mentality. Bob Myers sits down with him to examine his leadership journey and how the development of his strong work ethic early in life led to his success. They discuss his negotiations to purchase Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, as well as Disney’s shift to streaming and the risk that went along with that decision. Iger also reveals his desire to own an NBA team one day, and gives a hint at the type of owner he would be. This episode was recorded prior to Bob Iger returning as CEO of Disney.

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Charles Barkley’s grandmother told him if he didn’t get a double-double he was an embarrassment to the family. He sits down with Bob to discuss being raised in the projects and his experience with racial divides. They break down the Hall of Famer’s authentic nature and the power of his voice, and highlight his “I Am Not a Role Model” Nike campaign. Bob wonders what it would be like to build a team around Charles, and they ponder whether he would’ve been a bust in today’s NBA.

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Gavin Newsom’s journey is one of perseverance and dedication. He sits down with Bob to examine how his early struggles with Dyslexia shaped his leadership journey, and details how his mother showed him the power of hard work. The Governor discusses the importance of leading through the prism of “What’s Your Why?” and making sure every decision comes from a place of empathy.

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