How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#276: Jason Garrett, 3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach – You can lead from anywhere on the team

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Jan 29, 2026
Jason Garrett, former NFL quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champion turned coach and NBC analyst. He talks about building team culture where anyone can lead. Short stories about pressure, preparation, and the value of readiness. Talks about clear vision, accountability, and leading from any role on the team.
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ADVICE

Craft A Clear Vision And Personnel Plan

  • Define a clear vision for the team and what success looks like today and in the future.
  • Identify the people you need and the steps to put that vision into action with disciplined personnel choices.
INSIGHT

Judge Decisions, Not Just Results

  • Evaluate performance objectively independent of outcomes to learn faster and improve.
  • Acknowledge mistakes, correct course, and move forward with disciplined consistency.
ANECDOTE

The Two‑By‑Four Pressure Reframe

  • Jimmy Johnson used a two-by-four analogy to reframe pressure: it's the same plank whether it's on the ground or 100 stories up.
  • Treat big moments like practice by making the situation familiar to perform at your best.
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