Jason Garrett
3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach
EPISODE 276
You can lead from anywhere on the team
You don’t win three Super Bowls without knowing how to be a great teammate.
Jason Garrett spent years as an NFL quarterback, then served as Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys. And through it all, he’s learned that strong teams need shared commitment from everyone, not just the leader.
In this episode, he shares how strong teams are forged – and it’s often not what you’d expect. If you want to build a culture where anyone can step up and lead, this is the episode for you.
Plus, it’s full of great stories about Troy Aikman, Nick Saban, and other legends of the game!
You’ll also learn:
- How to create a supportive culture without lowering standards
- An unforgettable way to reframe high-pressure situations
- What you miss when you only focus on outcomes
- Why your vision isn’t sticking
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Make high-pressure moments feel familiar
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Nothing bonds a team like shared commitment
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Lead from wherever you are
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Hold people accountable to your vision
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If you want credibility, you’ve got to perform
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Standards only matter if you live them out
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Great teams hold each other accountable
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Get your vision and process right, and good outcomes will follow
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Be demanding, not demeaning
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Development plans should be both intentional and individual
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Evaluate the performance, not just the outcome
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Having the right people makes everything easier
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Create an environment where everybody can be their best
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