The 'Need to Lead' Podcast Adam Molloy

This week is the final episode of the Need to Lead podcast!



It's been a full year of recording and releasing episodes, which was the target I set when first launching 12 months ago,



So to wrap things up and close this chapter,



I wanted to record a special episode to reflect on the big lessons and learnings from the last year.



Thank you to everyone who has listened/watched, and supported from day one, it means a lot and I really appreciate it!



I hope you've enjoyed, and more important got some value from the stuff I've shared that can benefit you, and those around you.



Enjoy, and all the best



Adam

Today's episode of the podcast is a special one, as I had the pleasure of being joined by my twin brother Lee!



Not only is he my twin brother and best mate - he's also the Need to Lead podcast's number one fan lol



And as we move towards the end of this chapter, I wanted to bring him on to chat about his own leadership experiences



What influenced him growing up, the challenges that have helped shape who he is today



And what leadership advice he'd give to a younger Lee, or anyone else who's listening!



Big thank you to Lee for coming on



And I hope you enjoy listening, as much as I enjoyed making it.



All the best



Adam

This weeks episode of the Need to Lead podcast is dedicated to a legend in sports leadership



You've probably heard his name before, or seen some cool quotes from him - without really knowing what he done or why he's so well respected!



John Wooden was the head coach of the UCLA Bruins basketball team from 1948-1975.



During his tenure, he led the team to 12 NCAA championships in 10 years (including 7 in a row),



Including four undefeated 30-0 seasons, and finished his coaching career with a crazy 81% win record in over 1,000 games!



Aside from just making his team hard to beat, he was the kinda leader who built his people up to be better off the court too



Unfortunately he died a few years back, but his teachings and legacy lives on.



A lot of the stuff covered in here comes from the book 'Wooden on Leadership' so if you like this episode, definitely check the book out.



Enjoy, hope it helps

Adam

This weeks episode of the Need to Lead podcast is all about how we reward people for doing the wrong things



^yep, you read that right^



It doesn't make sense, I know



But so much of the things you do as a leader can actually promote more of the 'wrong' actions in your people



Instead of inspiring them to do the 'right' things



And it's not just in business either...



In your relationship, with children, friends and family...



You might be rewarding what's wrong and punishing what's right - without even realising it!



Enjoy the episode, hope it helps,



Adam

This week's episode of the Need to Lead Podcast is all about strengths and weaknesses



I'm sure you're familiar with the whole idea of knowing your strengths and playing to them, while identifying your weakness and minimising them



And 100%, and important part of progress and success will depend on recognising the areas that you are naturally 'great'



(Like Messi dribbling a ball - unbelievable)



BUT an important thing to keep in mind is that your strengths and weaknesses are not static - they can change based on the context you're in



Hope this episode helps, and feel free to share it with anyone you think can benefit from it!

There are two essential traits in successful people that you rarely hear about,

But will nearly always find if you look hard enough -

Optimism, and paranoia.

A bit of optimism that says 'It's all gonna work out, we need to keep going'

Coupled with a dose of paranoia that doesn't let you rest on your laurels and get complacent.

It's an interesting combo, but one that has driven so many of the successful people you look up to today!

Hope this helps,
Adam.