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Mike McCoy, Captain of the U.S. Walker Cup Team – Grit gets results
Mike McCoy, Captain of the U.S. Walker Cup Team – Grit gets results
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
“Grit” is one of those buzzwords people throw around a lot.
And it can be hard to define!
But you know it when you see it – and you can certainly see it in Mike McCoy.
This upcoming weekend, Mike has the honor of captaining the U.S. team at the Walker Cup as our top amateurs compete against Great Britain and Ireland at St. Andrews’ legendary Old Course.
Mike is one of the world’s top amateur golfers, and he has been for decades. He even earned a coveted amateur spot at the 2014 Masters. And he’s done it all while also building a successful career as an insurance executive!
That level of achievement in BOTH areas doesn’t just happen. It takes an elite mentality, a big commitment, and a willingness to do the hard stuff.
In other words, it takes grit.
In this conversation, you’ll see what grit really looks like and why there is just no substitute for it when it comes to your success.
You’ll also learn:
Why to prioritize training and preparation for your team
The competitive advantage a lot of people shy away from
One practical way to help your team deal with setbacks
What it’s like playing the Masters as an amateur
ALSO...
Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! https://howleaderslead.com/plan/
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. https://howleaderslead.com/5-day-leadership-tuneup/
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-lead-with-david-novak/id1223803642
And it can be hard to define!
But you know it when you see it – and you can certainly see it in Mike McCoy.
This upcoming weekend, Mike has the honor of captaining the U.S. team at the Walker Cup as our top amateurs compete against Great Britain and Ireland at St. Andrews’ legendary Old Course.
Mike is one of the world’s top amateur golfers, and he has been for decades. He even earned a coveted amateur spot at the 2014 Masters. And he’s done it all while also building a successful career as an insurance executive!
That level of achievement in BOTH areas doesn’t just happen. It takes an elite mentality, a big commitment, and a willingness to do the hard stuff.
In other words, it takes grit.
In this conversation, you’ll see what grit really looks like and why there is just no substitute for it when it comes to your success.
You’ll also learn:
Why to prioritize training and preparation for your team
The competitive advantage a lot of people shy away from
One practical way to help your team deal with setbacks
What it’s like playing the Masters as an amateur
ALSO...
Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! https://howleaderslead.com/plan/
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. https://howleaderslead.com/5-day-leadership-tuneup/
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-lead-with-david-novak/id1223803642
Released:
Aug 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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