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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.
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.
The Daily Coach continued its conversation with Pat Riley about what he saw in a young Erik Spoelstra and the value of organizational continuity.
The Daily Coach spoke with former NBA player, coach, and executive Dave Wohl about cultivating an underdog mentality, developing intangible skillsets, standing up for what’s right — not just what’s easy — and the art of listening with presence.
We are all unique human beings. Most of us just haven’t been given the freedom to see it.
Because in leadership, in sports, in business, and in life—authenticity always endures.
Allowing ourselves — and those we lead — to sit in the sadness isn’t weakness. It’s leadership. It’s emotional intelligence. It’s healing. It means we’re human.
Sometimes the most important championships are won within.
Nothing worthwhile comes without a cost.
"It is not always about moving forward to the next thing. Often times, keep going means coming back to my breath. To myself."
We spoke with strategy consultant, author and former Nike executive Damon Haley about the art of building trust, navigating complexity, and his inspiring project The Book of Dreams and Hopes.
Sometimes, our greatest breakthroughs don’t come from grand events, but from quiet moments—the decisions made when no one is watching.
The only true value in holding great intelligence in a field is being able to apply what you know to what you’re doing.
The real competition isn’t with others. It’s with your consistency.
The future isn’t about what you do—it’s about what you’re for.
