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Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.

Building A Sales Team Through A Sports Philosophy w/ Dre Baldwin

Sep 10, 2024
46:06

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, speaker and former pro athlete Dre Baldwin on the benefits of having a sports philosophy when engaging a team in the workplace.

Dre shares his insights and experience on...

  • Team dynamics mirror sports teams.
  • Caution against "family" culture.
  • The role of competition in the workplace and driving performance.
  • Sports mentality in sales.
  • Functional diversity is the right kind of diversity.
  • Importance of feedback and adaptability in a rigid sports mentality.
  • Balancing intensity and sustainability.

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