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Boise State Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Leon Rice on Putting in the Work, Developing Habits, and Becoming a Star in Every Job You Have

Boise State Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Leon Rice on Putting in the Work, Developing Habits, and Becoming a Star in Every Job You Have

Leon Rice once turned down owning a business to become a volunteer basketball coach. People thought he was crazy. But he stuck to his goals of becoming a head basketball coach, and he knew that he had to become a superstar at every job he held.

Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Few on Building Strong Relationships and Community for Sustained Growth

Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Few on Building Strong Relationships and Community for Sustained Growth

Think about everyone in your network, team, and community--that’s your Bamboo Circle.

Our guest today, Mark Few, Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach, shares how he has built deep-rooted relationships with current and former players, their families, and the community at large to build his Bamboo Circle.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content

There is no shortage of great coaches in the NBA, but I still believe Terry Stotts to be one of the best. What he has accomplished in his career has been remarkable. In this episode, Coach Stotts shares why the Blazers organization puts so much emphasis on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), how he first got into coaching, how he prepared his team for the bubble, and advice for listeners about dealing with losing and failure.

Don’t miss this outstanding conversation with coach Terry Stotts, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

7 Key Ideas for a Leader-Coach

The first thing to know about leadership is that good leaders are great coaches. Being a good coach is a challenging, long-term duty but it's one of the most rewarding things you can do. After all, what's better than helping others reach their potential for the benefit of the entire team?

Be More Innovative—Use the "IMAC Method"

The digital age has brought intense disruption and competition to every industry and every profession out there. So, understandably, organizations and teams must be more creative and innovative in order to simply survive… let alone thrive. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with numerous organizations and leadership teams on ways to increase their innovation and speed to market with their products and services.

Better Questions Lead to Better Engagement

A recent Gallup study indicated that over 71 percent of the workforce is either not engaged or actively disengaged. This has caused many leaders and organizations to put large amounts of effort and energy into holding their employees accountable.