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 ...
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to freeze under the weight of everything on your plate. Inspired by Matt Norman’s article “The Most Important Thing to Do When You’re Overwhelmed," this episode explores why the way forward often begins with something small: the very next step. Through personal stories about depression, anxiety, and even lessons from the tennis court, Norman shows how focusing on the “next point” can restore agency and calm. With wisdom drawn from David Whyte’s poem Sta...
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 ...
