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Pat Kelsey

University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
EPISODE 221

Crush it where you’re at

Thinking about your next career move? 

Most leaders are. But if you don’t approach it the right way, it can cost you. 

Sometimes, you can get so caught up thinking about your next big career move that you lose focus on what really matters—which is doing excellent work in whatever role you’re in now.

See what that looks like in action in this episode with Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey. Plus, get an inside look at the way he’s using a strong culture to turnaround one of the most storied basketball programs in the nation.

You’ll also learn:

  • The one thing you need to do to get your core values to stick
  • What to focus on when you’re not the most talented person in the room
  • How to approach a job when it’s not the role you ultimately want
  • The most underappreciated part of any organization’s success

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More from Pat Kelsey

Crush it where you're at
Give your all in whatever role you’ve got—even if it’s not the job you ultimately want. If you make excellence a habit, great opportunities will follow.
Keep reminding everybody what the standard is
Don’t assume people know what your values and priorities are. Make it your job to repeat them every chance you get.
Hustle and heart can outwork talent
There's just no substitute for hard work. Your wholehearted effort will take you places that natural skill or intelligence can't.

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  • Hustle and heart can outwork talent
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Crush it where you're at
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Treat your current job as if it’s your next opportunity
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Be clear about your culture's standards
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Get your culture right, and success will follow
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Keep reminding everybody what the standard is
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball
  • Constantly emphasize your culture’s core values
    Pat Kelsey
    Pat Kelsey
    University of Louisville, Head Coach of Men's Basketball

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