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Pat Riley, Inside-Out: The Early Coaching Years

Pat Riley, Inside-Out: The Early Coaching Years

As part of an exclusive interview, The Daily Coach spoke to Miami Heat President Pat Riley about his leadership influences and his early coaching years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Pat Riley, Inside-Out: Core Leadership Views

Pat Riley, Inside-Out: Core Leadership Views

The Daily Coach spoke to Basketball Hall-of-Fame coach and executive Pat Riley about essential qualities for impactful leaders and the elements of effective communication.

Pat Riley, Inside-Out: Organizational Dynamics

Pat Riley, Inside-Out: Organizational Dynamics

The Daily Coach continued its conversation with Pat Riley about what he saw in a young Erik Spoelstra and the value of organizational continuity.

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How’s Your Soul?: The Art of Reframing

How’s Your Soul?: The Art of Reframing

Reframing is a powerful practice that shifts our mindset. It lets us see situations from a renewed perspective.

Dodgers' Secret Sauce: 'The Power of Positive Leadership'

Dodgers' Secret Sauce: 'The Power of Positive Leadership'

Positive leadership isn't merely a "nice" approach; it's the foundation for building a strong culture.

Finding Your Territory: The Art of Showing Up

Finding Your Territory: The Art of Showing Up

Would you do what you do if you were the last person on Earth?

Sunday Thinking

Sunday Thinking

"Trust the timing that people enter your life, but also trust the timing in which people leave."

'Successful Coaches Are Those Who Can Pivot, Plan, or Adapt'

'Successful Coaches Are Those Who Can Pivot, Plan, or Adapt'

We spoke to Kansas Director of Basketball Operations Fred Quartlebaum about how he’s risen in the industry, keys to staying organized, and the qualities that make Bill Self elite.

"Notes" of An Elder

"Notes" of An Elder

Trust is a confident relationship with the unknown.

Doing the Right Thing: The Shopping Cart Test

Doing the Right Thing: The Shopping Cart Test

Returning the cart is a small act of kindness, a sign of consideration, and a willingness to take a few extra seconds to do what’s right.

Leadership on Loan: When to Lead, When to Let Go

Leadership on Loan: When to Lead, When to Let Go

This idea of “renting” a role provides a valuable perspective on leadership and letting go: we don’t own our positions; we steward them temporarily.

When the Game Honors Us

When the Game Honors Us

Good things happen to good people over time, and consistent, well-meaning actions put us in positions to catch breaks and ultimately succeed.

'It's Your Ship': The Leadership Lessons That Saved the USS Benfold

'It's Your Ship': The Leadership Lessons That Saved the USS Benfold

“Leaders must know and understand themselves before they can lead others.”

Sunday Thinking

Sunday Thinking

"Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be."

'I Think We Have To Live to Our Own Teaching'

'I Think We Have To Live to Our Own Teaching'

We spoke to coach, author and Teams of Men Founder Kip Ioane about about critical coaching advice he received early in his career, getting more comfortable having difficult conversations, and what he wants readers to take from his new book, "Mirror Training."

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