From the Park to the Board Room: Grit, Growth, & Giving Back with Don Berman

In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty sits down with Don Berman, Founder and Executive Chairman of CardWorks, for a powerful conversation about learning, growing, and overcoming. Throughout this episode, Coach and Don reminisce about their days playing basketball at Prospect Park and reflect on the powerful leadership lessons that shaped their careers competing in that environment.

Matt and Don discuss how the lessons learned on the court about resilience, teamwork, and perseverance helped them in both business and life as a whole. With Coach Doherty's work as an executive coach and Don’s success running a multi-million-dollar business, their stories of evolution and overcoming challenges will bring an unfiltered feeling of motivation into your world.

Don shares insights into how he leads with compassion and integrity, making his team feel valued every day. He also explains how his company’s core values have created a positive, people-first culture that drives their success and community impact.

This installment of The Rebound also highlights Don’s dedication to giving back and how his charitable efforts reflect his commitment to both business and social responsibility. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that demonstrates the power of hard work, leadership, and the importance of lifting others up along the way!

Key Takeaways:

• Grit and perseverance on the basketball court translated into valuable leadership skills for both Matt and Don.
• Building strong teams starts with fostering an environment of respect, trust, and mutual appreciation.
• The lessons learned from early experiences can have a lasting impact on personal and professional growth.
• Success isn’t just about business acumen. It’s about creating a positive and inclusive company culture.
• Giving back to the community is central to Don's leadership philosophy and company values.
• True leadership is about empowering others, making them feel valued, and setting them up for success.

To learn more about booking Coach Matt Doherty to speak at your next event or help you elevate your leadership game, visit dohertycoaching.com today.