Winning the Sidelines with Brant McAdams

In episode 7, I lecture on chapter 6 from the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I describe the Path-Goal leadership approach, highlight the basics of how Path-Goal theory works, and conclude with strengths and criticisms of the model.

In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership philosophy and principles with Brant McAdams, the head football coach at Pacific Lutheran University. Coach McAdams speaks fondly about his friend, mentor, and current Trinity University football coach, Jerheme Urban as well as what he learned about life and leadership from his teammates, Steve Mohr, is coach at Trinity, and from his parents and family.

Brant focuses on equity and inclusion by employing Tim Kite's "Be You, Align With Us" mantra and highlights why a culture that is not inclusive will not stand the test of time. He indicates that great leaders lead genuinely and authentically; they create a space where people are psychologically safe to take risks; and they understand their role is to help someone get from Point A to Point B (i.e. to help the followers accomplish their goals). And I love how he employs The Bhagavad Gita into his leadership philosophy: "You're not entitled to the fruits of your labor, you're only entitled to the labor itself." Indeed. 

Let me know your reactions to my chat with Lee. Reach out on Twitter or LinkedIn and let's keep the conversation going. 

In episode 7, I lecture on chapter 6 from the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I describe the Path-Goal leadership approach, highlight the basics of how Path-Goal theory works, and conclude with strengths and criticisms of the model.

In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership philosophy and principles with Brant McAdams, the head football coach at Pacific Lutheran University. Coach McAdams speaks fondly about his friend, mentor, and current Trinity University football coach, Jerheme Urban as well as what he learned about life and leadership from his teammates, Steve Mohr, is coach at Trinity, and from his parents and family.

Brant focuses on equity and inclusion by employing Tim Kite's "Be You, Align With Us" mantra and highlights why a culture that is not inclusive will not stand the test of time. He indicates that great leaders lead genuinely and authentically; they create a space where people are psychologically safe to take risks; and they understand their role is to help someone get from Point A to Point B (i.e. to help the followers accomplish their goals). And I love how he employs The Bhagavad Gita into his leadership philosophy: "You're not entitled to the fruits of your labor, you're only entitled to the labor itself." Indeed. 

Let me know your reactions to my chat with Lee. Reach out on Twitter or LinkedIn and let's keep the conversation going.