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006 - The Coach Up: 5 Lessons on Focus, Leadership, and Greatness (with NFL coach Andy Reid)

Jan 22, 2024
Head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid, discusses the qualities that make Patrick Mahomes a great quarterback and shares insights on his coaching philosophy. The podcast explores topics like focus, leadership, teamwork, and expectations. It also delves into how winning a Super Bowl can affect a player's mentality and highlights Mahomes' humility and unselfish nature. Lessons on not limiting oneself, constantly improving, and embracing creativity are also covered, along with leadership tips on molding roles based on strengths.
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  • Patrick Mahomes excels when faced with chaos and plays breaking down, maintaining his own style and vision within the scheme.
  • Coach Reid emphasizes the importance of pushing boundaries, striving for improvement, and not boxing oneself in.

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Mahomes' Comfort in Chaos

Coach Reed explains that Patrick Mahomes is comfortable being uncomfortable, thriving when plays break down and chaos ensues. Mahomes has the unique ability to eliminate distractions, play with loose eyes, and maintain his own style and vision within the scheme.

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