What does championship-level leadership actually look like in real life, under real pressure? In this episode, Matt Norman breaks down a post-game interview that says far more about leadership than football. After Indiana’s historic win over Ohio State, quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s raw, unscripted reactions reveal three qualities that consistently show up in the strongest leaders. Matt explores why being emotive in how you describe success, deflective with credit, and deeply cooperative in ...
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What does championship-level leadership actually look like in real life, under real pressure? In this episode, Matt Norman breaks down a post-game interview that says far more about leadership than football. After Indiana’s historic win over Ohio State, quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s raw, unscripted reactions reveal three qualities that consistently show up in the strongest leaders. Matt explores why being emotive in how you describe success, deflective with credit, and deeply cooperative in ...
In this episode, Matt explores the ongoing tension between urgent demands and long-term priorities—and why so many leaders struggle to balance both. Drawing from his post “The 4 Ways to Balance Short and Long-Term Action,” he shares lessons from manufacturing supervisors who get stuck managing daily output instead of investing in coaching, feedback, and process improvement. Matt reveals how mindset and identity—especially your sense of control and optimism—determine whether you act as a Fatal...
Lead With Influence
What does championship-level leadership actually look like in real life, under real pressure? In this episode, Matt Norman breaks down a post-game interview that says far more about leadership than football. After Indiana’s historic win over Ohio State, quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s raw, unscripted reactions reveal three qualities that consistently show up in the strongest leaders. Matt explores why being emotive in how you describe success, deflective with credit, and deeply cooperative in ...
