Leading with Genuine Care We Are Family, with Mat Ishbia
As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he’s brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Why does creating a culture where everyone feels like they’re part of a family encourage people to work better and harder than ever? In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why accountability is crucial to being a team player
- How to create a supportive culture
- What Mat looks for while hiring new team members
- Why everyone can be a leader at their company
- How leaders can develop new leaders
- What it means to “coach people up”
- Why UWM are more than friends—they’re family
- How to get a win every day
- Why we need to embrace the underdog
- The importance of being true to who you are as a team player
- Why we need to embrace the journey no matter where it leads
- And so much more!
In case you missed them, catch up with Part One and Part Two of Mat Ishbia’s Wisdom Series, a learn more about Mat’s life and leadership in his book Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room.
Also, as part of the Wisdom Series, listen to the full 20-minute podcast or just hear my favorite Nuggets of Wisdom that we’ve pulled out of the episode.
Buy Mat Ishbia’s Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room
Connect with Mat Ishbia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mishbia15
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Twitter: twitter.com/UWMlending
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