Performance Rising Dr. Matthew Dunn

In this deeply engaging interview, Matthew speaks with Rev. Michael Sgro on empathy as a core competency. Matthew and Michael go on to develop a blueprint for an Emotionally Intelligent athletic department--what it is and how to build it. This is a must listen for any Athletic Director, Coach, or player, who wants to make empathy the centerpiece of their program. While centered on athletics, this blueprint is applicable to any organization.

Sports coaching is a demanding profession that requires a high level of
expertise and dedication. However, even the most experienced and successful
coaches can benefit from working with a coach themselves. Here are a few
reasons why coaches need coaches:

Dr. Jennifer Card joins the Performance Rising Podcast to discuss her new book Dr. Jennifer Card joins the Performance Rising Podcast to discuss her new book "Leadership Equanimity: The New Super Skill for Leaders & How to Cultivate It."

"Communication is the most important thing. The need for communication is the same [post COVID], but we are doing it in different ways. I've had to adapt."

"COVID has challenged all administrators to be very patient and intentional in how they tackle a problem wish such chaos and complexity."

“Often times the things that define culture are the things you see hung on your walls, traditions you uphold, your inherent values that may or may not be written down.”