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October 19, 2018 52 mins

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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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