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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.
If words can alter their meaning, why can’t we, as leaders, evolve too?
"You've been so occupied by your hurt that you're not sure who you are without it. Existing in pain is not your purpose."
The Daily Coach continued its conversation with award-winning producer and director Mike Tollin about the art of negotiation, overcoming setbacks, and releasing our attachment to the work once it’s put into the world.
"Everyone has something to teach you if you are humble enough to learn."
Without consistency, competence, and confidence, confrontation doesn’t work.
Realize leadership isn’t just about closing deals or winning championships. It’s about modeling what character looks like in moments of both triumph and defeat.
Childlike leaders aren’t less serious — they’re more alive.
The heart of the team is its most valuable asset — and nurturing that heart through trust, selflessness, and compassion is the true path to success.
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”
We spoke with award-winning producer and director Mike Tollin about his Philly roots, the leadership shift between producing and directing, the values that guide his life, and what truly makes for great storytelling.
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
Being paranoid can be a good thing—when it’s used to fight complacency and the unwillingness to change.
