13. Creating a Championship Team with Clemson University Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Noonan

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2-time NCAA Division 1 Champion Men’s Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, has an unbelievable winning record, consistently transforming teams into champions. Jamie asks Mike to share his method for success which centers around creating a strong shared mission, practicing team values, and recruiting players to a set of standards that speak to the inherent qualities of the players on and off the field. Mike is a lifelong learner and calls himself “a grinder”; he is strong, principled, and kind. Mike’s leadership success and principles can be immediately applied to athletics, business, education, or any industry.

During the episode, Jamie and Mike refer to the following work:

The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership by Sam Walker

Growth Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck

Outward Mindset by Arbinger Institute

Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella

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