Ep. 54 Steve Brady / Oakland Hills

What happens to Steve Brady when he is competing in a golf tournament three hours from home and doesn't have a ride home? What happened is he caught a ride home with some other golf professionals and unknowlingly interviewed for his eventual job as the Director of Instruction and Director of Golf at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he has remained for nearly 30 years.

In our conversation with Steve Brady we will discuss:

The life lessons that were passed down from his parents, who were married for an incredible 73 years. These are lessons, morals and values that prepared Steve for all of the challenges we face in the golf industry.

The long lasting partnership like Steve has enjoyed with his own wife. He talks about expectations and communication about the road ahead, something all of us need to do in our own relationships.

Steve is an accomplished player and has competed around the world and in major championships. Yet, you aren't likely to hear him talk about any of his accomplishments. Steve talks about an important word which he has kept in the forefront of his mind, and it's a word we could all benefit from.

When it comes to teaching, Steve shares the approach he has taken for decades that lets his players know he won't be wasting their time or his.

What happens when things don't go as planned. Story from a Ryder Cup which tests our ability to adjust and adapt on the fly.

How to know when it's time to retire. Steve unpacks how he is handling this process and how a question from his son helped him realize there are other things he wants to do now, while he still can.

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Music Credits:

Opening: 'Like a Rock' by Bob Seger

Interlude: 'Old Friends' by Ben Rector

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector