Real Leadership Talk for Today’s Athletes
A regular video series to help athletes grow as leaders. Watch The Green Room and equip your players to be Green and build Green every day.
After 26 Years of Coaching, His Teams are Now the Strongest they’ve Been – Coach Kevin Orr
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Green Room Ep. 5: Leading The Unleadable
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Some teammates don’t listen. Some challenge your authority. Some drain the energy out of the locker room. But real leaders don’t back down, they learn how to lead those who may seem unleadable. Whether you’re a captain, aspiring leader, or just the one who cares the most, you’ll get real strategies – 4 ways to lead challenging teammates, you’ll learn how to bring out the best in players instead of calling out the worst in players, and the critical mindset tools to help you lead through resistance, build trust, and change team culture from the inside out. It’s not about waiting for perfect teammates. It’s about becoming the kind of leader who can handle anyone.
Download the Green Room Player Reflection Template, a simple PDF that coaches can use to have their players reflect on the episode. It’s perfect for sparking discussion and capturing key takeaways.
Download here: leademup.com/the-green-room-player-reflection-worksheet/
Ep. 148: The Cost of Not Changing
Most people fear the discomfort of change, but what they don’t realize is that the true pain often lies in staying exactly where they are. In this episode, we unpack the hidden cost of stagnation, the silent erosion of potential and purpose that comes from avoiding growth. You’ll learn why leading others to the valley of despair is actually the motivator that will change the minds of those who overprice comfort and undervalue growth. If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, or playing it safe, this conversation will challenge your mindset and ignite your next move.
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