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Dan Hurley

UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
EPISODE 169

Keep pushing yourself

Today’s guest is Dan Hurley, the head men’s basketball coach at UConn.

If you watched last year’s March Madness Tournament, then you know: he’s the guy that led the Huskies to the NCAA title, with dominant performances throughout the tournament. 

Here’s this incredible coach who’s reached the pinnacle of success for collegiate coaching. But to listen to him, you would never know it.

As you’ll hear for yourself in this episode, there is a relentless drive and work ethic to the way Dan leads.

And it’s a powerful reminder that no matter what level of success you’re at now, you’ve always got to find a way to keep pushing yourself to the NEXT level. And Dan’s going to show you how it’s done!

You’ll also learn:

  • Secrets of dialing in a happy, healthy team dynamic 
  • How to boost someone’s confidence (especially if they’re in a slump)
  • One powerful reason you might want to “stress-test” your team
  • Why your whole team gets better when you push yourself

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More from Dan Hurley

Balance tough preparation with unwavering support
Sometimes your team needs you to push them. Other times, you've got to be their biggest supporter. Embrace both roles as a leader—and know when to lean into each one!
Find a working environment suited to your personality
Not every work environment will be a fit for who you are as a leader. The better you understand the expectations of the organization you work for and align that with what you bring to the table, the better prepared you'll be for success.
Misaligned levels of passion can create conflict
When the person that cares too much meets the person that doesn't care enough, things can get bumpy. Make sure everyone on your team knows the level of buy-in you expect.
Let your past disappointments fuel you
We all have times when we’re not at our best. Instead of dwelling on those low points, use them as motivation to bounce back.
Never stop pushing for mastery
No matter where you are in your career, don’t ever lose your hunger to improve and get better.
Let your past disappointments fuel you
Failure hurts. But it’s also fuel. Channel it well, and it can propel you to lean in, work harder, and turn those old failures into new successes.

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  • Find a working environment suited to your personality
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Let your past disappointments fuel you
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Stress-test your team for better performance
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Misaligned levels of passion can create conflict
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Adjust your coaching strategy to suit the situation
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Never stop pushing for mastery
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Keep working and you will get better
    Dan Hurley
    Dan Hurley
    UConn, Head Coach of Men's Basketball

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