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In episode 1 Season 5 I have a conversation with Michael Lombardi, author of the brand new book Gridiron Genius.

I also have cohost Jim Jorden, MULTI-AWARD WINNING SPORTS EMMY Film Producer from NFL Films joining our conversation. 

Here are just a few of the highlights we covered: 

• What was your original title for this book?
• Why is leadership killing culture?
• What are the 4 areas of leadership?
• How wide should these 4 areas spread within an organization?
• Coach Walsh's Standard of Performance
• How to instill accountability
• Why leaders need to be able to have difficult conversations
• The first thing a leader needs to do when they work with a new player
• Michael's unique system for finding talent
• Why SCOUTING is more about elimination than it is finding players
• The tension of having a separate GM and Head Coach vs one guy doing both jobs
• How to best deal with players who are major distractions
• The Famous 62 NICKEL play
• "Part of leading is to LEAD PEOPLE not just take the path of least resistance."
• The 'Got To Have It' Day approach of the New England Patriots
• Why there are only 3-4 current NFL coaches who have even played in a Super Bowl
• What was the BIGGEST MISTAKE of Michael Lombardi's career?
• Why hasn't anyone else been able to repeat the success of Bill Walsh?
• "It's harder to change people, than it is to create people."
• What's the best place for a young/new coach to start who wants to build a winning dynasty?
• Michaels biggest pet peeve in the NFL
• What's the #1 most successful style of leadership in the NFL?

Connect with Michael Lombardi on twitter @mlombardiNFL

Connect with Jim Jorden on twitter @JimJorden89 

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In part two of this conversation with author Dan Heath we discuss the following: ​

• Rett's insight on applying the Disneyland Story to the world of performance training
• Moments of PRIDE- pg 140 "Hard work is essential but it doesn't guarantee that we'll experience defining moments" and the importance of 'Recognizing Others'
• Why recognition was not originally part of the book?
• Dan on the 'every kid gets a trophy' approach?
• What might be some strategies for better recognition other than just numbers in the weight room?
• Dan on why we have to be careful what we recognize
• The importance of creating Shared Meaning
• The power of LAUGHTER (not the same as humor)
• Should coaches follow their passion or follow their purpose?
• What's the MOST IMPORTANT FIRST STEP a coach can take to create a powerful moment? 

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to my guest co-host Rett Larson. Be sure and connect with him www.twitter.com/rettlarson 

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In part one of this episode of the show my special guest co-host Rett Larsen and I have a conversation with author Dan Heath about his latest book 'The Power of Moments' where we discuss: ​

• The definition of a defining moment and the phenomenon of 'duration neglect'
• The four key elements of a defining moment John Deere first day of work vs an athlete's first day in the gym/an intern's first day with a coach Moments of INSIGHT (Tripping Over The Truth) and that crystalizes discontent-
• The CLTS Sanitation Story in Africa (Rett's story and experience in China) BONUS!!!
• At the end of the show Rett and I provide some post interview comments including: ​
  • How a coach should best read through a book like 'The Power of Moments'
  • Rett's suggestion of 'breaking the script'
  • Jeremy share's first two stages of the Self-Efficacy model as it relates to defining moments for athletes
  • Rett goes a bit deeper into the idea of 'Tripping over the truth'
  • What coaches can do EXTRA to further connect with athletes

Listen to this SNEAK PREVIEW with author Dan Heath and my co-host Rett Larsen as we discuss Dan's latest book 'The Power of Moments'.

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In this episode I have a discussion with New York Times Best Selling Author Daniel Coyle about this new book 'The Culture Code'.