The Daily Coach

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit imagination, analytics, and anticipating the future.First, former Rotman School of Management dean Roger Martin explains why relying solely on data can blind leaders to what’s next—drawing wisdom from Aristotle and lessons from brands like Tide, Blockbuster, and Blackberry.Next, we hear why visionary leaders don’t just look back—they ask forward-looking questions, foster imagination, and challenge teams to innovate beyond what customers know they need.This episode challenges us to think independently, ask what’s next, and lead with bold curiosity.Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit championship standards, mutual respect, and the pursuit of mastery.First, we examine the rare bond between Bill Belichick and Nick Saban—two of the most accomplished coaches in football history. Despite their different styles, both built dynasties rooted in discipline, character, and relentless preparation.Next, we unpack the shared beliefs that defined their leadership: sacrifice over ego, simplicity before complexity, and an unwavering commitment to what comes next.This episode challenges us to focus less on outcomes and more on the process—because real greatness isn’t about the scoreboard. It’s about how we show up.Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Discover life lessons from Dr. Gladys McGarry, a remarkable 103-year-old holistic physician. She shares three essential secrets to a fulfilling life: discovering personal purpose, embracing life's challenges, and the transformative power of love. The discussion extends to how these principles can reshape modern leadership, encouraging leaders to approach work and life with greater compassion and intention. This engaging exploration prompts listeners to slow down and lead from the heart.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit effort, overthinking, and the paradox of peak performance.First, we unpack the “Law of Reversed Effort,” a principle shared by Aldous Huxley and echoed by Sahil Bloom, which teaches us that trying too hard can actually work against us—especially under pressure.Next, we look at why balanced effort often leads to better results, and how learning to care just enough—not too much—can unlock clarity, calm, and performance.This episode challenges us to lead with intention, trust the moment, and loosen our grip on outcomes.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit performance under pressure, identity, and the freedom that comes from detachment.First, we examine a putting experiment shared by performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. Three golfers—each with different backgrounds—reacted to the same stress differently, offering insights into how pressure impacts identity and performance.Next, we break down two key takeaways: the importance of separating self-worth from results, and how elite performers stay committed without being defined by outcomes.This episode challenges us to lead without over-identifying with outcomes—and to find power in who we are, not just what we do.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit urgency, bold leadership, and the discipline to act under pressure.First, we draw from Robert Greene’s “Death Ground” strategy—a principle rooted in urgency and survival. It reminds us that when the stakes are high and there’s no turning back, we access a deeper level of resourcefulness and focus.Next, we break down three practical ways leaders can apply this: setting high-stakes goals, eliminating distractions, and encouraging bold decisions that fuel meaningful progress.This episode challenges us to treat each day with urgency, lead from the front, and make the moment count.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit emotional control, principled leadership, and the power of perseverance.We reflect on three timeless quotes from former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—lessons on persuasion, conflict, and resilience.This episode challenges us to lead with composure, create unity through tact, and find strength in adversity.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. ⁠https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Unlocking greatness starts with having the right people on your team. Leadership is about aligning strengths, building trust, and ensuring everyone is in the right role. Discover how focusing on team composition, rather than just strategies, can drive extraordinary success. It's a refreshing perspective that emphasizes the importance of people in achieving organizational goals.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit the power of adaptability, simplification, and resilience in the face of adversity.In 1922, Ernest Hemingway lost all his early manuscripts in a lost suitcase. Instead of breaking down, he adapted—refining his style and embracing simplicity. That moment of chaos became the catalyst for the iconic voice we know today.This episode challenges us to embrace change, build adaptability as a skill, and see every setback as a setup for reinvention.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. ⁠https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we revisit how great leaders win—not just on the scoreboard, but in strategy, self-assessment, and foresight.Former Raiders owner Al Davis believed that success came from anticipating problems, not reacting to them. This episode introduces the three types of wins—dominating, dictating, and dangerous—and explains why diagnosing them quickly is essential to sustained excellence.It’s a reminder that champions don’t just celebrate victories—they study them, learn from them, and prepare for what’s next.Want to join discussions on leadership and team building with fellow coaches and executives? Applications are open until June 25th for our Daily Coach Leadership Groups. Apply Now. https://apply.thedaily.coach/leadershipgroup/Not yet subscribed to The Daily Coach newsletter? Join thousands of leaders who receive The Daily Coach every day—for free. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedaily.coach/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.