Inside the Strategy Room 265. The Josh Harris playbook: building cultures of excellence in business and sports
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Aug 21, 2025 Josh Harris, founder of 26North and co-owner of major sports franchises, shares his insights on leadership and culture. He reflects on his journey from wrestling in high school to launching an investment firm at 55. The conversation explores the skyrocketing valuations of sports teams and their role in fostering community and growth. Harris emphasizes resilience in navigating uncertainties and highlights the unifying power of sports, as well as the importance of leaving a positive legacy.
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Volatility Creates Investment And Community Opportunities
- Josh Harris views volatility as creating opportunities for investors and a need to dig for value in individual securities.
- He also sees sports as a social glue that restores community amid societal fragmentation.
Why Sports Franchises Skyrocket In Value
- Media evolution and global streaming massively expanded sports' audiences and content value.
- Stadium-led mixed-use development further multiplies economic and community impact.
RFK Memories Shaped The Stadium Vision
- Harris recounts childhood memories at RFK Stadium as core to his vision for the Commanders' redevelopment.
- He chose the RFK site to create four neighborhoods with affordable housing and job creation for D.C.