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Michael Gallagher
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Join me, Michael Gallagher, for a wide-ranging series of conversations with athletes, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Each episode focuses on a central theme related to the knowledge, skills, and habits required to build a first-class organization.

  1. 11/03/2024

    Creating a College Football GM Role (#038)

    This episode focuses on applying the lessons from Bill Walsh's Finding the Winning Edge to creating the role of General Manager for a college football program. Success is predicated on the three pillars of: Building a FoundationEstablishing Systems and ProcessesCultivating a Winning CultureWhere to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    36 min

  2. 09/09/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Summary and Reflections (#037)

    In this episode we reflect on all the lessons covered throughout the book. With each section we summarize the important takeaways and ask questions that allow us to reflect on how we're implementing these strategies in our current roles.  Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    38 min

  3. 09/02/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Playing the Game (#036)

    This episode covers all aspects of preparing for game day. From planning out your training camp to checking if the kicking net is in the proper place on game day. These lessons combine the two major themes we've covered in this series, putting systems in place and viewing coaching as teaching.  ''The plan must be inclusive and comprehensive in its attention to detail... An unwavering belief in developing, implementing and adhering to a well­ thought out plan for game ­day situations is a prerequisite for a first-class organization." - Bill Walsh Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    30 min

  4. 08/26/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Acquiring and Developing Players (#035)

    How to answer the most critical question when it comes to player evaluation: "Can this individual make a meaningful contribution to the team?" To do that we cover: - Continually evaluating your team - Scouting and evaluation - Player acquisition - Development plans - Sound communication All aspects required for building a successful team regardless of industry. Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    33 min

  5. 08/19/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Building a Staff (#034)

    Today we cover identifying the desired attributes of staff members, interviewing candidates for staff positions, determining the job assignment for each staff member, and interacting with the staff. "The secret to managing well and motivating those you manage is to understand the fine line between losing sight of the big picture and letting others lose sight of you. If you're there when the action gets hot, the results can be spectacular. Stay in the rear echelon too long, peering through binoculars, and you'll find the competitors taking the high ground." —Bill Walsh Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    42 min

  6. 08/12/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Establishing Roles (#033)

    Last time we discussed how as a head coach, entrepreneur, manager, how you can intentionally design your organizational structure. This involved having a single source of authority, a prime directive, and having systems and documentation in place to make clear to everyone in the organization what is expected of them.  So if we were to start documenting and establishing organizational responsibilities, where do we begin? We'll cover the 49ers breakdown of their Director of Operations, then we’ll look at a similar breakdown for how Bill Walsh documented how his negotiation team should function.  Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    22 min

  7. 08/05/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Organizational Structure (#032)

    We’ve talked a lot about leadership qualities, why working as a team is important, and how to communicate in order to lead a team to overcoming adversity. Now we review how, as a leader, you can intentionally design your organizational structure using the following guidelines: Having a single source of authorityEstablishing a prime directiveMaking people the heart of the organizationWhere to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    23 min

  8. 07/15/2024

    Finding The Winning Edge - Head Coach (Part 2) (#031)

    In this episode we continue applying lessons learned about leadership and teamwork to the role of the head coach (or leader of an organization). We talk about how to work with the players on your team, create a decision-making process, manage your time, and increase discipline. Where to listen, subscribe, rate, and review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Newsletter Blog Twitter Thank you for listening!

    21 min
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Join me, Michael Gallagher, for a wide-ranging series of conversations with athletes, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Each episode focuses on a central theme related to the knowledge, skills, and habits required to build a first-class organization.

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  • Creator
    Michael Gallagher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 25th Hour Ideas
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