Coaching Culture

JP and Nate continue the 2-part conversation with Richard Weissbourd from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is an expert in Children’s Moral and Emotional Development. His work focuses on moral development, the nature of hope, vulnerability and resilience in childhood, parenting and effective schools and services for children. He is the author of the previously mentioned book on the podcast, The Parents We Mean To Be. √ Coaches and competition are the drivers of character change √ Sports are symbolic of the fractured state of our country √ Inner tension alerts people of obstacles and opportunities Guest Bio (from HGSE): Richard Weissbourd Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

In this episode, JP and Nate bring onboard a special guest from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Richard Weissbourd. He is an expert in Children’s Moral and Emotional Development. His work focuses on moral development, the nature of hope, vulnerability and resilience in childhood, parenting and effective schools and services for children. He is the author of the previously mentioned book on the podcast, The Parents We Mean To Be. √ Raise moral children, not happy children √ The difference in praise and affirmation √ How to avoid the performance identity trap Guest Bio (from HGSE): Richard Weissbourd Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

The superpower of being a transformational leader lies in being transparent about our own growth journey and exemplifying it for others. Demonstrating transparency provides credibility, especially when we seek to make improvements based on feedback from our stakeholders, such as our athletes. This approach not only enhances our connection with others but also deepens our overall impact. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss effective and appropriate methods for coaches to engage in this transparent and transformational approach. √ The tendency for coaches is to remain guarded √ Feedback must be accepted and appreciated √ The power is in the vulnerability of the conversation Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

In this episode, John O'Sullivan joins JP and Nate in an insightful discussion, highlighting the significance of John's newest book, The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life, with Jerry Lynch. Included in the book are ideas on how coaches can guide their athletes to become better performers. Throughout the conversation, the importance of creating a team-centric culture is emphasized. Coaches must be deliberate in promoting values that prioritize collaboration, cooperation, and collective achievement, rather than an individualistic mindset. By doing so, coaches can contribute significantly to the holistic development of their athletes and ultimately build successful and unified teams. √ Popular culture teaches me instead of we √ Teams must connect, compete, and lead √ Be a thermostat instead of a thermometer Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

As coaches, we may not be directly responsible for our athletes' experiences, but we have the power to positively influence them through our actions. In this episode, JP hosts a discussion with Keith Mayer and his son David. Keith, who has been coaching soccer since 1981, currently holds the position of academy coach at Liverpool FC and David is a part of the Red Wolves club in Utah. Both Keith and David are authors of the book Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly: How to Become a Better Communicator and have also created a podcast by the same name. Together, they bring their wealth of knowledge and experiences to the conversation, shedding light on their coaching journey and the valuable insights they have gained along the way. √ Simplicity is the trademark of genius √ Coaches should be conductors, not soloists √ Create a comfortable, consistent environment Guest Twitter: @GoldDustPodcast hosted by @KeithMayer5 & @djmayer3 Book: Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly: How to Become a Better Communicator Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

Great leaders aren’t just intelligent, highly skilled communicators, motivators, and story-tellers. They are able to step back and consider different perspectives. In this episode, JP initiates the discussion by sharing personal stories from his childhood, reflecting on moments where he was inclined to argue and impose his will on others. However, he emphasizes the substantial growth he has experienced, particularly in terms of his mindset. Throughout the conversation, JP and Nate share the importance of flexibility for success, especially within teams and organizations. √ ‘Should’ is an ideal of understanding and execution √ Last year’s strategy isn’t next season’s solution √ Labeling people as a problem invites problems Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, discusses actionable strategies for fostering growth and development within teams. Topics include the importance of a healthy parent-athlete relationship, prioritizing well-being as a coach, and effective communication strategies in coaching.

Shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Raptors made a significant move by hiring Dr. Alex Auerbach as their Senior Director of Wellness and Development. Recognizing the immense value of his perspective and insights, they entrusted him with the responsibility of Offcourt Development of Leadership and Character. Additionally, he was granted a seat on their Executive Leadership Team. In the first part of this two-part conversation with JP and Nate, Dr. Auerbach delves into the three mindsets of mental performance. √ A growth mindset with a pinch of fixed mindset √ Stress is enhancing when people understand what it is √ Play hard/recover hard; more is not always better Guest Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPhD Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

For many coaches who choose to welcome feedback, the strategy can become overwhelming, especially when it coincides with the conclusion of a season. JP and Nate have previously emphasized the significance of actively seeking feedback. As part of the mentorship program with TOC, one of the initial stages involves completing a comprehensive 360-degree feedback form across various aspects of life. In this episode, JP and Nate explore the delicate balance of staying true to our convictions while also embracing feedback as a means to enhance our coaching abilities. √ Signature stories to share √ Players want to be heard √ Listen and clarify criticism Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

In our previous episode, JP and Nate engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Chip Huth, a former officer in the Kansas City Police Department and a Leadership Consultant at the Arbinger Institute. The conversation revolved around self-deception and the concept of the outward mindset, which was previously explored in episodes 180 and 181. In Part 2 of the conversation, Chip delves deeper into the transformative power of recognizing the humanity in others. He highlights how this shift in perspective influenced his team's problem-solving approach and ultimately resulted in an impressive turnaround within the Kansas City Police Department. √ If you aren’t sacrificing something, you aren’t leading √ Eyes free of our biases, fears, prejudices, and loyalties √ Problems are the price of progress so lean into them Guest Twitter: @Chip_Huth Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.