Episode 15 – Jay Pivec: Coaching, Character, and the Book of Piv
This week’s guest is Coach Jay Pivec—a basketball coaching legend, mentor to many, and now, author of The Book of Piv: All Stories Are As True As They Need to Be.
Jay’s career spans decades on the court, but his true impact has always been off of it—shaping lives, building character, and telling stories that stick.
The Book of Piv is more than a memoir. It’s just as much a leadership manual as it is a collection of coaching tales. With thoughtful notes at the end of each chapter, it becomes an effective and actionable primer on how to lead—with purpose, humility, and a sharp sense of humor.
In this episode, we talk about the power of storytelling, the responsibility of leadership, and why the best coaches—and leaders—don’t just teach the game. They teach the person.
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