The Adaptive Edge: Coaching for Every Athlete, Every Moment

Oct 19, 2025

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Welcome to the Lead ‘Em Up Podcast, powered by Chick-Fil-A. Join me (Adam Bradley), the Lead ‘Em Up team, and a lineup of special guests as we bring you a dynamic leadership podcast that will help you strengthen your team's culture, engage your athletes and develop leaders throughout your program. Since launching Lead 'Em Up in 2015 we've served thousands of teams across the country and throughout this weekly podcast we're excited to share all of our learnings and insight with you. Each week get prepared to take notes as we engage you in thoughtful leadership discussions, educational case studies, spirited debates and lively guest interviews. Hit the subscribe button, write something positive in the review section and get ready to begin developing your people into the leaders needed to win. Lets have some fun and #LeadEm Up

The Adaptive Edge: Coaching for Every Athlete, Every Moment

Oct 19, 2025

In today’s ever-changing world of leadership, we’ve come to grips that leading by experience, tendencies, and feelings is no longer enough. Too often, leaders rely on what they’ve always done, how they naturally respond, or what simply “feels right” in the moment. But true leadership requires something deeper, intentional adaptation.

This episode dives into the rise of Adaptive Leadership, a model that challenges coaches and leaders to grow beyond instinct and evolve with the people and circumstances around them. We explore how developing your Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), and Learning Quotient (LQ) can transform the way you connect, communicate, and create lasting impact.
Join us as we unpack how great leaders move from reaction to reflection, and from comfort to conscious change.

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Welcome to the Lead ‘Em Up Podcast, powered by Chick-Fil-A. Join me (Adam Bradley), the Lead ‘Em Up team, and a lineup of special guests as we bring you a dynamic leadership podcast that will help you strengthen your team's culture, engage your athletes and develop leaders throughout your program. Since launching Lead 'Em Up in 2015 we've served thousands of teams across the country and throughout this weekly podcast we're excited to share all of our learnings and insight with you. Each week get prepared to take notes as we engage you in thoughtful leadership discussions, educational case studies, spirited debates and lively guest interviews. Hit the subscribe button, write something positive in the review section and get ready to begin developing your people into the leaders needed to win. Lets have some fun and #LeadEm Up

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