Intro

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.