Sally Jenkins

Nicholas Thompson, journalist and marathoner who wrote The Running Ground, on running, aging, pain, transcendence, and finding hidden potential. Sally Jenkins, veteran sportswriter and author of The Right Call, on what champions teach about conditioning, deliberate practice, candor, discipline, and learning from failure. Multiple short conversations about how movement and mindset reveal new versions of yourself.

Join author Dan Schreiber, known for his quirky podcast 'No Such Thing as a Fish', as he shares bizarre stories like how a U.S. President foiled an assassination and Ringo Starr's unique drumming rooted in exorcisms. Sally Jenkins, a seasoned columnist for The Washington Post, discusses how insights from elite athletes about pressure and resilience can be applied to everyday life. Together, they weave a fascinating tapestry of strange events and valuable life lessons, exploring the extraordinary in the ordinary.

In this engaging discussion, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and an accomplished ultramarathoner, reveals how running has shaped his understanding of limits, aging positively, and unlocking hidden potentials. He shares intriguing insights on pain perception and the spiritual transcendence found in constraints. Joining him is Sally Jenkins, a veteran sportswriter, who explores how lessons from elite athletes enhance workplace dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of conditioning, deliberate practice, and learning from mistakes to build resilience.

Ann Compton, veteran ABC News White House correspondent; John Lemire, Atlantic journalist and former New York Daily News reporter; Graham Wood, terrorism and international affairs writer; and Sally Jenkins, acclaimed sportswriter, revisit 9/11. They recall presidential chaos, Ground Zero, the fire department’s devastating losses, bin Laden’s miscalculations, and the far-reaching consequences for Afghanistan, Iraq, security, and American politics.

Sally Jenkins, veteran sports journalist and bestselling author, studies decision-making under pressure. She explores how athletes use deliberate practice, micro-decisions, and realistic stress training to make the right calls. Stories include Peyton Manning’s wet-ball prep, silent drills for nonverbal cues, and training to handle fear and fatigue. Practical methods for leaders and performers are highlighted.

Sally Jenkins is a sports columnist and feature writer at the Washington Post. She is known for infusing her sports coverage with politics, history, and culture. Jenkins joins Preet to discuss her new book, “The Right Call: What Sports Teaches Us About Work and Life,” and her thoughts on the merger between the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV golf tour. Plus, new developments in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, the likelihood of a juryless trial for Donald Trump, and how lawyers decide which clients to take on. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Jenkins discuss the influence of her father, the iconic sportswriter, Dan Jenkins. Try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.   For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-documents-continued-life-lessons-from-sports-with-sally-jenkins/Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments at [email protected], or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sportswriter Sally Jenkins discusses the lessons learned from top athletes, including Lance Armstrong and Billie Jean King. She explores why losing can be beneficial, the impact of failure, and the importance of embracing authenticity and resilience in sports and life.

Join Valerie Fridland, a linguistics professor, as she dissects speech styles in leadership, revealing how word choices impact audience perception. Cameron Herold shares secrets of exponential business growth. Nick Arellano offers insights into maximizing company value during sales, while Rob Volpe stresses the need for empathy in leadership. Morné Smit discusses the importance of systematic sales processes, and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld reflects on leadership in high-pressure situations, blending personal stories with strategies for resilience and effective communication.

Bob Ryan, veteran sportswriter known for Celtics and NBA coverage, and Sally Jenkins, award-winning sports columnist and documentary producer, join the conversation. They debate the Jaylen Brown trade and its ripple effects. They also spar over World Cup controversies like VAR and offsides. Tennis, Wimbledon, Serena’s comeback and storytelling in the Navratilova–Evert film round out the topics.

Veteran sports columnist Sally Jenkins shares her insightful journey from The Washington Post to The Atlantic, reflecting on her emotional farewell after 25 years. She discusses the impact of a friend's advice that influenced her decision on the buyout offer. Jenkins highlights the necessity for The Post to adapt amidst restructuring and emphasizes the importance of investing in digital platforms. Additionally, she previews Bill Belichick’s future at UNC and assesses the sustainability of LIV Golf, while delving into her genealogy research on the Manning family.