Gridiron Genius

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In episode 1 Season 5 I have a conversation with Michael Lombardi, author of the brand new book Gridiron Genius.

I also have cohost Jim Jorden, MULTI-AWARD WINNING SPORTS EMMY Film Producer from NFL Films joining our conversation. 

Here are just a few of the highlights we covered: 

• What was your original title for this book?
• Why is leadership killing culture?
• What are the 4 areas of leadership?
• How wide should these 4 areas spread within an organization?
• Coach Walsh's Standard of Performance
• How to instill accountability
• Why leaders need to be able to have difficult conversations
• The first thing a leader needs to do when they work with a new player
• Michael's unique system for finding talent
• Why SCOUTING is more about elimination than it is finding players
• The tension of having a separate GM and Head Coach vs one guy doing both jobs
• How to best deal with players who are major distractions
• The Famous 62 NICKEL play
• "Part of leading is to LEAD PEOPLE not just take the path of least resistance."
• The 'Got To Have It' Day approach of the New England Patriots
• Why there are only 3-4 current NFL coaches who have even played in a Super Bowl
• What was the BIGGEST MISTAKE of Michael Lombardi's career?
• Why hasn't anyone else been able to repeat the success of Bill Walsh?
• "It's harder to change people, than it is to create people."
• What's the best place for a young/new coach to start who wants to build a winning dynasty?
• Michaels biggest pet peeve in the NFL
• What's the #1 most successful style of leadership in the NFL?

Connect with Michael Lombardi on twitter @mlombardiNFL

Connect with Jim Jorden on twitter @JimJorden89