Everybody Pulls The Tarp

University of Denver Women's Basketball Head Coach Doshia Woods started asking her players for feedback on how she was doing as a coach—and she says it changed the trajectory of her career. In this episode, Andrew and Coach Woods explore techniques to build trust, clearly communicate expectations, and how to become a better listener. You'll also learn how to ask those you lead for feedback and why it may be the key to unlocking your full career potential. Show highlights:1:02 - Implementing a big change1:27 - Developing your patience as a leader2:16 - Creating a culture of transparency4:44 - Becoming a better listener4:57 - Seeking feedback on yourself as a leader8:06 - Transparency and building trust10:15 - Showing others you care15:05 - Why college is such a pivotal time in someone's life20:05 - Coaching student athletes21:01 - Fair not equal leadership philosophy24:43 - Why everyone can be a leader Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

With the COVID-19 crisis on the rise in early 2020, the city of Hoboken, NJ was the first city in the US to implement a curfew and stay-at-home orders.  It was a decision that required bold and decisive leadership—and an unprecedented team effort to care for the community's most vulnerable. In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Hoboken city councilperson Emily Jabbour. This conversation isn't about politics. It's a masterclass on how to get involved in causes you're passionate about, build consensus, and make an impact in ways you never thought possible. Show highlights:1:48 - Multitasking1:58 - Emily's decision to run for public office for the first time2:06 - What inspired Emily to get involved in her community3:05 - Tasks may be mundane but it all matters6:01 - Managing different perspectives and information inflow7:30 - Building consensus9:46 - Creating a successful "feedback" loop12:36 - Why it's impossible to please everybody17:16 - Hoboken's historic COVID response18:54 - Leading through crisis20:46 - Staying resilient22:41 - Recognizing the power of your voice24:30 - How to get involved in your community and local governmentBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

After a successful run as an assistant coach in the NBA and at two nationally ranked college programs, Micah Shrewsberry has taken the reins as the new Penn State Men's Basketball Head Coach.  In this conversation, Andrew and Coach Shrewsberry explore his first few months on the job—and uncover timeless leadership and career lessons that will help anyone embarking on a new adventure. Show highlights:1:45 - Decision to get into coaching1:50 - Developing your own leadership philosophy 3:50 - Implementing a new approach6:28 - Seeking input from others9:24 - "Nothing is beneath me"10:39 - Experience as a D3 coach, exposure to all aspects of coaching12:59 - Hard work is rooted in passion16:10 - Balancing competing priorities20:30 - Adjusting for changes in responsibility 22:35 - Treating people the right way25:42 - Impact of NCAA NIL rule changes on team cultureBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

When longtime tech executive Tim Dickson was offered the opportunity to return to his home state of Wisconsin as the Chief Information Officer of Generac, he knew it was meant to be. Tim is leading a major digital transformation for Generac and is part of a monumental initiative to help make the greater Milwaukee area and the state of Wisconsin a popular tech hub. For Tim, it’s the ultimate opportunity to combine his talent, career experience, and passion for creating positive change.  In this conversation, Andrew and Tim discuss tips for succeeding in a new role, leading by example, and why combining your talents and passions is a powerful force to create positive change. A few show highlights:1:34 - Tim’s decision to come home to Wisconsin 2:25 - How to know when a career opportunity is “the one”5:39 - Job interview tips6:04 - What to look for in an organizational culture8:43 - Setting priorities and achieving “quick wins”11:16 - Tips for building trust and team camaraderie12:34 - Celebrating success of others15:10 - Ways to get to know your team better16:30 - Tim’s role in growing Milwaukee as a leading tech hub17:00 - Milwaukee Bucks NBA championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and seizing Milwaukee’s moment on the global stage18:05 - Learning from others22:39 - Importance of staying humble and openminded24:29 - How to overcome detractors25:43 - Power of passion, service, and finding career paths that inspire you 26:29 - Generac and Tim’s involvement in Summerfest 2021Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

World-renowned performance coach, speaker, and author Alan Stein Jr. has spent his career working with the best of the best. For more than 15 years, Alan worked with some of the best basketball players on the planet, including superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and the late Kobe Bryant. Today, Alan helps companies, sports teams, and individuals implement the same basic strategies that make world-class athletes successful. In this conversation, Andrew and Alan discuss practical ways to improve your focus, create positive habits, be a better teammate, and maximize your productivity. A few show highlights:1:42 - Why success is achieved during the "unseen hours"2:39 - Improving your preparation and discipline3:43 - A lifelong lesson Alan learned from a Chicago Bulls scout7:29 - Learning to behave like someone is always watching10:38 - "Nothing is someone else's job"12:29 - Coach Mike Jones sweeping floors (former DeMatha Head Coach)13:00 - A lesson from Jay Bilas16:46 - Why focusing on the basics propels your success18:36 - Practice, practice, practice21:00 - Getting productive and actionable feedback from others26:24 - Building more personal discipline and positive habits30:33 - Creating a consistent, sustainable organizational culture30:43 - Staying consistent like Coach K (Duke) and Nick Saban (Alabama)32:43 - NIL and impact on coaching, culture33:31 - How to navigate change and controlling what you can controlBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders in 2015 by Fortune Magazine, University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart has a proven track record of stretching the limits of what people and teams think is possible. Banghart, the 2015 Naismith National Coach of the Year, joins Andrew and shares important lessons on overcoming the fear of failure, growing through adversity, and why setting well-rounded goals for yourself is one of the keys to unlocking your full potential. A few show highlights:1:28 - How to stretch the limits of what seems possible3:26 - Helping others to see their own potential9:23 - Leadership as both art and science12:20 - Leading by example14:19 - Authenticity, staying consistent14:50 - Creating a diverse, well-rounded team17:15 - Courtney’s goal-setting system19:45 - Impact of well-rounded goals21:14 - Overcoming fear22:33 - Becoming a grittier personBe sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Over the past year, Andrew has talked to many of the world's most successful people—including 10 Olympians who have won a combined 16 gold medals. To celebrate the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Andrew looks back on a few of his past conversations with Olympic athletes. He shares some of his favorite highlights from conversations with Olympians Monica Aksamit, Amanda Kessel, Michelle Carter, and Tessa Virtue.  In just 15 minutes, you'll hear powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork, and how to use adversity as a building block on the road to success.  Season 4 of Everybody Pulls The Tarp launches on August 12th! Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter). Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmoses Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Over three years, bestselling author & Bloomberg journalist Brad Stone traversed the globe talking to hundreds of people—his mission: uncover the story of how Amazon became one of the world's most powerful companies and to explore its iconic founder Jeff Bezos.  Just as Bezos ends his tenure as Amazon CEO and prepares for a history-making space flight, Andrew has a timely conversation with the journalist who has reported on Amazon and Bezos more than anyone else.  There are lessons for everyone in Brad's tireless research, attention to detail, and willingness to go wherever necessary to find the facts. A few show highlights:1:15 - Why Jeff Bezos is one of the most controversial leaders in history2:19 - Brad's writing process  and identifying his creative lane5:03 - How to piece together disparate stories and overcome research challenges6:21 - Building a network of relationships9:58 - Acknowledging ambiguity in research15:43 - Finding Alexa17:13 - The science of Jeff Bezos18:28 - Role of failure in the success of Amazon and Jeff Bezos20:32 - Leadership qualities of Jeff Bezos25:56 - Jeff Bezos to Andy Jassy transition and the future of AmazonFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

After 20 years as a minor league baseball executive Jason Dambach knows all about pulling the tarp—literally. He started his career as a broadcaster for the Altoona Curve—but it was his work outside the broadcast booth that ultimately propelled him to President & General Manager of two minor league baseball franchises. Jason climbed the corporate ladder by showing up early, staying late, and pitching in wherever he could help.  In this conversation, Andrew and Jason uncover lessons that will help anyone maximize their success. A few show highlights:1:45 - Learning to adapt2:32 - Expectations at first job and how to make an impact4:46 - Finding small moments to show your boss and other employees you care6:05 - Balancing many responsibilities7:21 - Being a well-rounded employee9:54 - Trying new things and taking risks to grow your career11:42 - Don't be fixated on one career path13:15 - Role of sales and marketing in any career path15:20 - "We're in the memory-making business"22:15 - Launching a new minor league franchise (State College Spikes)24:45 - Building a new brand in the community26:58 - Splitting time between 2 organizations (State College Spikes and Frisco RoughRiders)29:01 - Drawing on past experiences, change management, etc.Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Flawless Real Talk is a hip-hop star, entrepreneur, and the runner up of Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow series. With his “underdog mentality” and tireless work ethic, Flawless has become an international hip-hop phenomenon as an independent recording artist. Andrew talks with Flawless about the power of staying true to who you are and what we all can learn from the story of a rapper from the smallest state in the US pulling the tarp to become a global hip-hop sensation. A few show highlights:1:08 - Writing songs to express emotions1:41 - Maintaining authenticity through creative process3:47 - Runner up on Netflix’s hip-hop competition show Rhythm & Flow5:08 - Using past experience to overcome adversity and times of pressure6:44 - Moving from Providence to Atlanta8:22 - Persevering for the big break and being willing to try everything9:21 - Building an authentic connection with fan base14:01 - Challenges being an independent recording artist16:19 - Performing for more than 1 million fans on LIVIT livestream during Covid-1917:20 - Adjusting your plan, how to adapt and be flexible20:02 - Doing the “unglamorous” things necessary to be successful21:54 - Why being an independent recording artist is like running a business24:11 - Work ethic, productivity, and underdog mentality24:43 - Roots in Providence, Rhode Island and impact on careerFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!