Empowering Leaders

Steve Kerr & Mikel Arteta LIVE: The Leadership Playbook

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Sep 9, 2025
Steve Kerr is a former NBA star and championship-winning coach known for building winning cultures, while Mikel Arteta is the current Arsenal FC manager recognized for tactical innovation and communication. They dive into transitioning from player to coach and the essential daily habits that align teams under pressure. Discussion includes handling difficult personalities, drawing inspiration from legends like Phil Jackson, and the importance of authenticity. They also explore the role of leadership in family life and the impact of sport in uniting people.
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INSIGHT

Coaching Is A Broader, More Rewarding Role

  • As a coach you must think about everybody, not just yourself as a player.
  • That broader responsibility makes coaching more comprehensive and often more gratifying than playing.
ANECDOTE

Michael Jordan's Emotional Dominance

  • Michael Jordan enforced an emotionally dominant standard that guaranteed opponents felt defeat before games even started.
  • Playing with him was effective but emotionally demanding for teammates.
ADVICE

Use Your Platform For What Matters

  • Use your public profile to speak on issues aligned with your values.
  • Even if you can't make policy, help movements that push for change.
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