No Better Than the People Around You, with Bruce Weber
It’s March on the Be Worth* Following podcast and that means one thing: leadership lessons from the world of college basketball. In this episode, we visit with former Division I head coach and current Big Ten Network analyst Bruce Weber. With more than four decades in coaching, nearly 500 wins as a Division I head coach, and a run to the 2005 National Championship game, Coach Weber shares his insights on the essentials of effective leadership. And don’t worry if you’re not a hoops fan because the wisdom Coach Weber shares applies just as much to boardrooms and living rooms as it does locker rooms. With practical examples and firsthand stories about greats such as Gene Keady, Phil Jackson, and Michael Jordan, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn:
How strong leaders think about the people around them
Practical insights on leading teams and earning trust
Timeless leadership principles drawn from real experience
Additional Resources
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Learn more about The Aperio Bruce Weber: Through My Eyes
Things to listen for:
00:00 No Better Than Others
03:25 Leadership Influences
04:01 Dad’s Common Sense Wisdom
05:36 Gene Keady Lessons
17:47 Hard Feedback With Care
20:44 Assistant to Head Coach
23:20 Fly a Jet Mindset
29:28 Developing Coaches and Leaders
33:26 Flexibility to Change
35:11 Parents and Pressure
36:25 Winning with Different Teams
38:50 Keep Learning to Lead
41:40 Quick Wins Build Buy In
46:46 Listening and Simple Rules
51:37 Phil Jackson People Skills
53:41 Gratitude and Leadership Wrap
01:00:21 The 15 Point Comeback
01:04:49 Small Ball and Sharing Juices
01:07:28 Teams That Care Win