Luke Gromer hosts Seth Kindig and Kevin DeShazo from Better, discussing their journey from coaching and education to leadership development in sports. Together, they highlight the importance of self-awareness and intentional leadership in coaching, culminating in their recent book, "Lead Yourself First," which aims to provide actionable insights for coaches to enhance their leadership skills and team performance.
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Guests: Kevin DeShazo & Seth Kindig
- Co-Founders of Better
- Work with coaches from across sports and levels
Guest’s Website: https://www.bebetterleaders.com/
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- https://x.com/bebetterleaders
- https://www.instagram.com/bebetterleaders
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Chapters
02:39 Seth's Journey in Leadership and Coaching
07:06 Kevin's Path to Leadership in Sports
07:40 The Importance of Leadership in Coaching
12:52 Introducing 'Lead Yourself First'
19:24 Self-Awareness and Honest Reflection in Leadership
26:39 Practical Strategies for Leadership Improvement
27:20 The Importance of Purpose and Focus
28:32 Understanding Goals and Their Impact
30:31 The Role of Perspective in Coaching
31:30 Brutal Honesty and Future Vision
37:51 Building Performance Rhythms for Consistency
Takeaways
- Coaches are often the most influential figures in young people's lives.
- Effective leadership requires self-awareness and honest reflection.
- Building a leadership culture starts with the leader's own health and perspective.
- Small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in team dynamics.
- The importance of having clear goals to guide daily actions.
