#350 George Mumford, Psychologist and Elite Performance Expert for Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers, on Getting Unlocked, Finding Your Greatness, and Building Strength Through Adversity

This week we welcome George Mumford, author, psychologist and Mindfulness & Elite Performance Expert. Named Phil Jackson’s ‘Secret Weapon’ to winning eight NBA Championships, George’s passion is teaching mindfulness to high profile sports, business and academic teams alike; from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, to senior global executives and systems. John and Jerry dive in with George on his new book Unblocked, and how to develop inner strength and grwo through adversity. George has helped elite performers such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant find their greatness, and he can help you find yours.  You can connect with George on Twitter or on his website at georgemumford.com. Be sure to also check out his bestselling book, The Mindful Athlete.

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