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Roy Williams

Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
EPISODE 283

Get better every single day

Roy Williams is without a doubt one of the best college basketball coaches of all time. As the men’s head basketball coach at two storied programs – Kansas and UNC – he won three national championships and made nine Final Four appearances.

And through every moment, Roy had one standard: don’t step off the court until you’ve gotten better. That applied to his players, his staff, and himself.

Most leaders know they should focus on daily improvement. The hard part is actually making it into something real instead of just empty words. In this episode, Roy will show you how to build that discipline into your team without it feeling like a grind, and how to push your team toward big goals without burning them out.

Plus you’ll hear some incredible off-the-court stories, including one about Michael Jordan that just might explain his legendary work ethic.

You’ll also learn:

  • The daily practice system that kept his teams sharp
  • How to lead with emotion and vulnerability
  • The trick to recruiting (which applies to any sales job)
  • Why just setting a high standard for your team isn’t enough

More from Roy Williams

Teams excel when they don’t care who gets the credit
In a strong team, everyone takes pride in their role—even when the recognition goes elsewhere. So focus less on who gets the credit and more on doing your job well.
You’re in charge of your own effort
There’s a lot in life you can’t control, but you can always control how hard you work. If you want to be great, you can’t be satisfied doing the same as everyone else.

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Clips

  • Get a little bit better every day
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Be led by your dreams, not pushed by your problems
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Set a high standard, and then make it visible
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Turn criticism into motivation
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • In sales, know who the decision maker is
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • You’re in charge of your own effort
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Teams excel when they don’t care who gets the credit
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach
  • Winning as a team creates opportunities for individuals
    Roy Williams
    Roy Williams
    Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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