Leadership, Communication, and a Coach and a Miracle with Coach Jim Johnson

Published: May 28, 2023, 9 a.m.

In this episode Coach Jim Johnson shares lessons learned from a basketball Hall of Fame coaching career. He shares lessons on leadership, communication, and one special night that found him and his team surrounded by national attention and a special member of the team beating out Kobe Bryant for an ESPY award. 

Topics discussed:

  1. When you can shine the light on someone else that’s good leadership.
  2. When you show up for others in a positive way you influence the culture. 
  3. People respect a great work ethic.
  4. Lead by example.
  5. To maintain good energy you have to take care of yourself.
  6. Be self conscious of what you model for others.
  7. Utilize imagery training and breathing techniques.
  8. Have a mantra to help recenter. 
  9. Servant leadership
  10. Best leaders develop leaders
  11. Find times for one on one conversations.
  12. Have goal setting meetings.
  13. Praise behavior you want to see more of and correct behavior you don’t want to see.
  14. Share stories and illustrations of how people overcame adversity.
  15. Be CONSISTENT 
  16. Have flexible, but have a few nonnegotiables.
  17. Become a great listener.
  18. Have clarity with both praise and criticism.
  19. Be intentional on how you build trust.
  20. Align words and actions.
  21. Build relationships where you can tell each other the truth.
  22. Catch them doing right more than wrong.
  23. Leaders are consistent.
  24. Surround yourself with great people.
  25. Leaders need to continue to grow. 
  26. Be intentional in all you do.
  27. You need the best idea not your idea.
  28. Podcast recommendations: Ed Mylett, Lewis Howes, Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk, Dean Graziosi, Patrick Lencioni, Robin Sharma, Darrin Hardy
  29. Books: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Biography: Pat Summit, Dean Smith
  30. Journal
  31. Capture ideas and think how they can fit your style
  32. Be flexible
  33. We will have a better world when we respect one another and listen to one another. 

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