In this second part of an absolutely amazing conversation with Alan Stein Jr., we dig into some far reaching topics. Everything from the role of effective communication in life and business to the need for ongoing change and growth. Listen in to hear all of Alan’s amazing advice.

 

We start the conversation off expanding on the need to go back to basics when you’re facing higher levels and challenges. This applies no matter if you’re talking about sport or business. Constant maintenance of the core skills in any profession will help elevate your overall performance.   

 

Then we started discussing communication. No matter your profession or role, effective communication is the key to success. Despite the move toward artificial intelligence, you will always have human beings to interact with. Learning how to properly communicate is essential. (This applies in any relationship. Definitely something important to keep in mind.)

 

Alan is truly a fount of knowledge. He’s taken on ever expanding roles and responsibilities and isn’t scared to make changes when appropriate. For instance, he left the role of on court performance coaching when he realized that he would soon not be able to keep up with the kids he was coaching. 

 

That willingness to pivot is one of the things he credits for his overall success in his field and in his new ventures. Again, no matter what you think your dream job is right now, listen in to hear Alan’s thoughts on how your dreams may shift and pivot as you get older. You don’t have to have everything figured out right now, but you do have to work toward something!

 

In this episode:

[00:47] Alan shares how an individual can keep from being bored with the basics.

[03:04] Even in a relationship you sometimes have to get back to basics.

[05:06] Alan believes you need a servant leader mentality.

[08:04] He describes what it means to be a director of performance.

[10:21] He believes that self care is one of the most important things that he can do.

[14:41] Too many people wear a lack of sleep as a badge, Alan believes it’s a badge of stupidity.

[16:11] Alan discusses the parallels he sees no matter what industry he works with.

[19:06] He talks about how establishing true role clarity can challenge the mindset that it's not my job.

[21:04] Leadership is doing what needs to be done for the team to be successful.

[21:51] Alan discusses some books he believes all leaders should read.

[25:42] He talks about taking advantage of the chance for repetition.

[28:34] Alan speaks about emotional maturity and fitness

[31:00] Learn how to become a spectator to your own emotions.

[35:43] He shares some common performance wedges between knowing and doing.

[39:57] Alan discusses his books.

[41:36] A message for women who are looking to break into performance sports.

[45:13] “Show up as your best self, be fully prepared but also be prepared to change and adapt.”

[46:15] Alan talks about the fact that every decision he makes right now points him to the person he will be in twenty years.

[49:13] Thank you so much for being on the show!

 

Links and Resources:

The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

Extreme Ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Leading With The Heart: Coach K’s Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business and Life by Mike Krzyzewski

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Don Bruns

 

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