Are you aware of the biggest unknown threat to your team? In this episode of the Lead 'Em Up Podcast, we share what that threat is and why you need to address it immediately. Join us as we challenge you to take this threat seriously and provide you with the framework...
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The Glue that Binds: Unleashing the Power of “The Glue Guy”
Join us as we delve into the often-overlooked yet crucial contributions of 'Glue Guys'—the unsung heroes who forge connections and elevate team cohesion. This insightful discussion reveals the intangible elements that make or break a team. This episode promises to...
Championship Series Part 2 of 4
Join us for this special 4-part series as we share the four things all championship teams must have. As we've worked directly with state championship teams in each of the last 12 seasons, these four themes showed up on EACH of these champion teams. This 4-part series...
Approaching leadership through the lens of an Athletic Director
Today we are joined by Justin Justin Schuhmacher from Mary McDowell Friends School in Brooklyn, NY. Justin shares his experiences and insight of going into year 3 with Lead ‘Em Up. In the episode Justin shares the impact Lead ‘Em Up has had on his athletic program,...
The Danger of Red Behavior in Pro Sports
What impact does red behavior have in pro sports? In this episode, we discuss a recent clip from Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. In it, Draymond discusses how his incident involving Jordan Poole affected his team and ultimately cost them a shot at...
What to do when You Want it More than Your Players do
Coaches want to win. Badly. They want the best for their athletes and for the team to reach the ceiling. But what happens when it seems like the coach wants it more than the players? This episode will help coaches raise their player's level of desire and win at a...
Taking Back Control with Andrew J. Simpson
In this episode, Adam and Kyle are joined by business owner, coach, and author Andrew J. Simpson. Andrew is a wealth of knowledge and shares some incredible tips and exercises on how to help today’s athletes thrive. In the episode Andrew shares his company establishes...
Leading from Season to Season
Have you ever had an athlete excel as a leader in one sport and struggle to lead in another? In this episode Adam and Kyle unpack what might cause an athlete to struggle leading from season to season. Not only do they share why an athlete may struggle, but the guys...
7 Signs You Might be Red
In this episode we share seven signs that an athlete may be red. For teams to reach their highest potential, teammates must be vigilant on keeping their teammates out of the red. Adam and Kyle not only share what warning signs we should keep a lookout for, but also...