
136. Becoming a 100x Leader with Kevin DeShazo & Seth Kindig of Better
Better Coaching with Luke Gromer
Intro
Luke welcomes Seth Kindig and Kevin DeShazo and previews their leadership work with Better.
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/
Guest’s Social Links:
- https://x.com/bebetterleaders
- https://www.instagram.com/bebetterleaders
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CONTACT US
You can reach out directly to Luke via email at luke@rygathletics.com
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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.


