Glue Guys

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Glue Guys

Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of success, the podcast covers a broad range of topics relevant to anyone looking to make an impact in their respective fields.

  1. David Yeager: Never Waste A Crisis

    6 DAYS AGO

    David Yeager: Never Waste A Crisis

    What does parenting have to teach us about leadership? How can we help raise the next generation to be the best they can be? It’s a topic our hosts–parents themselves!–are endlessly curious about and this week they’re joined by psychology professor and expert in the science of motivating young people, David Yeager. David’s "mentor mindset" approach explains why the best leaders are neither drill sergeants nor helicopter parents, but rather a coach who believes in his players too much to let them be mediocre. Whether you're raising a teen on an emotional rollercoaster, managing a TikTok-obsessed workforce, or just trying to understand why your toddler needs a philosophical debate to get her pants on, this episode is a lesson in cultivating well-adjusted ambition on any kind of team. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:02:26) The Power of Mindset Interventions (00:03:55) Meeting Dr. David Yeager (00:05:51) The Influence of Chip Engelland (00:08:18) Mentor Mindset Leadership (00:11:05) Chip's Unique Coaching Philosophy (00:12:56) Building Trust with Young Players (00:15:57) Personal Development in the NBA (00:24:27) Harnessing Stress for Success (00:34:22) Sweaty Palms and Football Anxiety (00:35:41) The Concept of Status Precariousness (00:39:47) Adolescent Predicament and Social Value (00:41:24) Parenting Challenges and Respect (00:42:43) Mentor Mindset in Parenting (00:50:56) Performance Evaluations and Mentor Mindset (00:55:37) Grocery Store Management and Employee Motivation (01:06:00) The Power of Do-Overs in Parenting

    1h 8m

  2. NOV 7

    Demanding and Supportive

    What is Ravi Gupta's story? Despite Ravi's initial discomfort, Alex and Shane go deep on his life and background. We learn about the family members who shaped him and how his career path has been anything but a straight line. Ravi reflects on how the people around him have always been "demanding and supportive", how it changed his life, and why it's so important for him to live that every day with those around him. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:04:09) The Napkin Story: How We Met (00:05:12) Ravi's Family History: From India to America (00:08:53) Growing Up with High Expectations (00:14:38) College Days: Duke and Beyond (00:24:16) Early Career: From McKinsey to KKR (00:33:18) Reflecting on Career Choices (00:34:09) Instacart: The Unexpected Opportunity (00:35:50) The Struggle to Get Noticed (00:36:48) Persistence Pays Off (00:41:21) Joining Instacart as CFO (00:46:57) Turning Instacart Around (00:53:02) Focus and Innovation (00:58:26) Unexpected News: Amazon's Big Move (01:00:30) Instacart's Response: Rallying the Team (01:01:45) Facing the Giant: Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods (01:04:14) Turning Adversity into Opportunity (01:08:02) The Bezos Encounter: A Turning Point (01:12:38) Transition to Sequoia: A New Challenge (01:15:10) Reflections on Resilience and Growth (01:25854) The Journey Continues

    1h 30m
  3. David Senra: The Hard Way Is The Right Way

    OCT 31

    David Senra: The Hard Way Is The Right Way

    David Senra is in pursuit of one goal: helping people learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. In a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success, David has spent eight years building Founders podcast and distilling decades of sage advice. In the spirit of Glue Guys, David joins us to connect the dots between sport's GOATS and business legends, and as it turns out - being slightly crazy about your craft is a universal key to success. He keys in on how crucial it is to pick the right heroes, devote your attention to one thing, and never take the easy way out. This is a conversation about focus, obsession, and the joy of finding your thing - and doing it better than anyone else. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:05:29) The Art of Podcasting: David's Unique Approach (00:08:41) The Importance of Role Models and Mentors (00:11:25) Lessons from History's Greatest Entrepreneurs (00:18:19) Balancing Obsession and Life (00:23:26) The Wisdom of Ed Thorpe (00:29:14) Advice from Sam Zell (00:35:57) Finding a New Mission After Success (00:39:11) The Importance of Team and Accountability (00:40:13) The Role of Founders and Leadership (00:42:43) The Glue Guys: Unsung Heroes (00:48:24) Kobe Bryant: The Ultimate Competitor (00:57:55) Relentlessness: The Key to Greatness (01:07:16) The Hedgehog and the Fox: A Lesson in Focus (01:08:37) The Power of Focus and Opportunity Costs (01:10:26) Coach K and the Importance of Stories (01:11:21) The Relentless Drive of Pat Riley (01:14:30) The Jordan Rules: Overcoming Challenges (01:20:28) The Role of Supportive Spouses in Success

    1h 22m
  4. Brian Halligan: The Authenticity Playbook

    OCT 24

    Brian Halligan: The Authenticity Playbook

    If you’re looking for a model in authentic leadership, Hubspot founder Brian Halligan is your guy. He joins the Glue Guys conversation this week to talk as much about how he grew his company into a multi-billion-dollar company, as how he’s grown as a person. From the adrenaline-pumping tale of a near-fatal snowmobile accident that dramatically altered Brian's perspective to his candid revelations about imposter syndrome and anxiety to tips on building an iconic company culture, this episode gives a look at the human side of business and leadership. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:06:06) Meet Brian Halligan: The Executive Chairman of HubSpot (00:07:26) The Importance of the Glue Guy (00:08:41) Brian Halligan's Leadership Journey (00:12:38) Customer Feedback and Company Growth (00:20:29) Embracing Imposter Syndrome (00:28:17) CEO Coaching and Leadership Styles (00:38:58) Building a Winning Team: Homegrown vs. Free Agents (00:41:10) The Miami Heat's Big Three Era (00:43:13) The Little 12 and Team Dynamics (00:44:57) A Life-Changing Snowmobile Accident (00:47:27) The Decision to Step Down as CEO (00:53:40) Reflections on Leadership and Culture (01:06:16) The Importance of Company Culture

    1h 9m

  5. OCT 17

    Play Free

    How do you get the most out of your team? How do you get the most out of yourself? When is it a good thing to have a chip on your shoulder? Alex talks about the impact of negative coaches. Shane talks about how Coach K commits to treat everyone fairly, rather than equally and also shares a memorable quote from Pat Riley about the alchemy of teams. Our hosts realize that each of their most inspirational coaches have encouraged them to play free…and why it brought out the best in them. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:04:00) Embracing the Suck: The Power of Teamwork and Sacrifice (00:05:12) Negative Coaching in the NFL: A Personal Experience (00:06:52) The Psychology of Great Coaches: Building Confidence and Collaboration (00:09:34) Coach K's Philosophy: Ego, Expectation, and Team Mentality (00:22:09) Sequoia's Culture: Performance, Teamwork, and Competitive Edge (00:33:38) Coaching and Accountability in Football (00:34:51) Defensive vs Offensive Mindsets (00:35:42) Fair Treatment and Leadership Credibility (00:36:58) The Concept of Being 'Spiky' (00:38:04) Fostering Edge in Teams and Individuals (00:39:54) The Role of Feedback and Tough Love (00:41:39) Redefining Motivation Post-Retirement (00:43:47) The Importance of Positive Coaching (00:44:25) The Value of Honest Feedback (00:54:34) The Idea of a Life Caddy

    53 min
  6. Urban Meyer: Selfless Teams

    OCT 10

    Urban Meyer: Selfless Teams

    Teams that gel. It’s every leader’s ambition. And legendary college football coach Urban Meyer’s specialty. His approach earned him 17 championship titles, 3 perfect seasons, 5x coach of the year, and one of the most winning records in history (187-32). What does it take to go from a collection of players to a winning institution? Alex and Coach reflect on their time together at Utah. Coach Meyer opens up about the personal toll of his obsessive pursuit of excellence. The conversation gets into the heart, mind, and soul of one the greatest coaches of all time to unpack what it takes to stay on top of your game and win as one team.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:07:09) Early Impressions of Alex Smith (00:14:07) The Crucible of Training (00:17:40) Recruiting and Identifying Talent (00:31:07) Creating a Culture of Selflessness (00:35:25) Dealing with Expectations and Mental Health (00:37:15) Health Scare and Career Reflection (00:39:07) Coaching Philosophy and Mental Health (00:40:58) Implementing Changes at Ohio State (00:46:38) The Evolution of the Spread Offense (00:50:27) Leadership and Trust in Coaching (01:02:00) Transitioning from Coaching to TV (01:04:07) Giving Back

    1h 5m

  7. OCT 3

    Steve Young: Emotional Athleticism

    Steve Young joins Glue Guys and lets us in on the moments and lessons behind his legendary career. We discover how he learned to throw a football at 18 from Jim McMahon and what it taught him about latent talent. Steve shares how the unstoppable Reggie White’s emotional athleticism was even more impressive than his physical athleticism. We learn about him attending law school the day after playing in the Super Bowl and how an encounter with Stephen Covey changed his life. He reflects on his time around Bill Walsh and watching him harness his power of individualized empowerment. Steve offers his wisdom on the importance of agency, embracing vulnerability and creating a life of meaning. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:05:59) The Forever Young Foundation and Philanthropy (00:06:28) Coaching and Empowering the Next Generation (00:10:49) The Challenges of Being a Left-Handed Quarterback (00:18:59) Discovering Latent Talents (00:22:21) Meeting Childhood Hero Roger Staubach (00:24:58) Transitioning from Football to Business (00:35:11) Emotional Athleticism and Leadership (00:38:57) Reggie White's Influence and Legacy (00:40:13) USFL Memories and Career Beginnings (00:41:03) Pressure and Performance in the NFL (00:43:29) Navigating Career Challenges (00:52:17) Support Systems and Key Relationships (00:58:05) Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success (01:08:19) Reflections and Life Lessons

    1h 11m

  8. SEP 26

    Fear Of Failure

    Being "on top" doesn't spare anyone from fear of failure. Alex recounts self-doubt despite being the number one NFL draft pick. Shane talks about feeling the pressure of being the 4th-ranked seventh-grade basketball player in the country. Ravi talks about his fears as a CFO in the early days of Instacart. Why is fear of failure such a powerful force? How can we use it to fuel us rather than hold us back? What can we learn from listening to our fears instead of trying to drown them out? For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus.  ----- This episode is brought to you by EightSleep, the temperature-controlled mattress cover that heats or cools your mattress to transform your sleep. The Pod 4 Ultra is the new gold standard in intelligent sleep systems. It can be added to your current mattress like a fitted sheet and is been clinically proven to give you up to an hour more quality of sleep every night. The cooling capability can cool your side of the bed to 20 degrees below room temperature, all managed by the pod's autopilot feature, which adjusts the temperature throughout the night. Go to eightsleep.com/glueguys and use the code glueguys for $350 off.  ----- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:06:19) Shane’s High School Basketball Journey (00:11:42) Alex’s Transition to College Football (00:16:53) The Draft and Professional Football (00:18:53) Facing Professional Challenges (00:24:12) Corporate World and Fear of Failure (00:26:45) Swallowing Pride and Starting Over (00:27:48) Facing Financial Crisis at Instacart (00:29:21) Embracing Worst-Case Scenarios (00:30:09) Lessons from Dad: Accepting Harsh Realities (00:34:33) Everyday Courage and Embracing Reality (00:37:46) Parenting and High Expectations (00:47:22) The Power of Support and Encouragement (00:45:31) Becoming Antifragile (00:49:42) The Glue Guy: Elevating Your Team

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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of success, the podcast covers a broad range of topics relevant to anyone looking to make an impact in their respective fields.

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