Our Guest

Dr. Jerry Lynch first learned about extraordinary performance and excellence as a nationally ranked competitive athlete sponsored by Nike, running world-class times from 5,000 meters to the marathon, setting an American record in the half-marathon, winning a National Championship, and many other races against athletes half his age.

He took what he learned about himself and life from his competitive days and parlayed it into a dynamic, successful career helping athletes and coaches in all sports use his performance and leadership strategies to up their game and discover the best version of themselves.

Dr. Lynch has been recognized as one of the top five in his profession nationwide. He has worked with teams, coaches, and athletes in the NBA, Pro Lacrosse, Major League Soccer, and with men's and women's basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, golf, and other sports at the universities of North Carolina, Duke, Maryland, California, Syracuse, Stanford, Harvard, and Middlebury. He is the author of 18 books in over 10 languages and the founder and director of WAY OF CHAMPIONS, a human potential and performance consulting group helping others master the deeper inner game for sports, business, and life. Jerry is a dynamic, entertaining, inspirational, provocative, and humorous teacher and speaker with topics on leadership, coaching, team culture building, winning the relationship game, and core value development.

His profound insights into the inner workings of the human mind and the dynamics of excellence have propelled countless individuals to overcome obstacles, harness their strengths, and achieve unparalleled success.

With a unique blend of wisdom, experience, and compassion, Dr. Jerry Lynch has become a trusted mentor and guide, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience, embrace authenticity, and tap into their innate capabilities. His work continues to inspire and elevate the lives of those who seek to reach new heights of achievement and fulfillment.

What You'll Learn in this Episode:

• Insights of Dr. Lynch's new book "Lead with Love" and Ed Molitor's opening story in chapter one
• Why self-love is foundational in leading others
• Why love is the missing piece in most leadership playbooks
• How to navigate resistance to emotional leadership in competitive cultures
• How love sustains performance in high-pressure, high-volatility environments
• The story of Dr. Lynch's fire-chief father and the 90-minute lesson that shaped his life
• How legendary coaches like John Wooden, Phil Jackson, and Steve Kerr used love-driven leadership to build dynasties

Resources & Links Dr. Jerry Lynch

• Website: www.wayofchampions.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-lynch-www-wayofchampions-com-13aa149/
• Dr. Lynch's Books: https://www.wayofchampions.com/products
• Listen to more of Dr. Lynch on The Athletics of Business Podcast:
  • Episode 195: The Champion Sports Parent, with Dr. Jerry Lynch & John O'Sullivan
  • Episode 179: The Mindful Coach, with Dr. Jerry Lynch
  • Episode 176: The Champion Teammate, with John O'Sullivan & Dr. Jerry Lynch

Ed Molitor

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themolitorgroup/
• Website: https://www.themolitorgroup.com/