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.

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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