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Jim Nantz

Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
EPISODE 76

Show Up Prepared

Today’s guest is Jim Nantz, an Emmy Award winning sports commentator, and in my opinion, the top sports commentator in the world! He’s the voice of the NFL on CBS, the NCAA’s March Madness, and golf—in particular, the Masters.

As you well know, Jim is an incredible storyteller and communicator. He is able to pull stories and statistics seemingly from nowhere that really capture the moment. 

What you may not realize is just how much work he puts in to prepare for every broadcast.

Regardless of how much time you spend in front of a camera, showing up prepared is a quality of great leaders. And I’ll tell you, Jim is an exceptional leader who’s at the top of his game. I think you’re going to learn a lot from Jim and be inspired by how he does his work.

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More from Jim Nantz

Don’t make career decisions based on money
No amount of money will make you happy if the job is not something you love doing.
Lean into gratitude
Begin your day with self reflection and gratitude to maintain a healthy perspective on your accomplishments (and even your challenges).
Criticism is an inevitable part of success
If you're going to be successful, there will be people that are not going to see it the way that you see it. Critics are a part of the game and as a leader, you have to learn to deal with that.
Start every day with gratitude
You make your best decisions when you're grateful. Spend a little time thinking about the good things in your life.
Don't let ambition interfere with good teamwork
If you’re too focused on getting ahead, you may leave others behind. Focus on contributing to your team, and the opportunities will follow.
Don’t just dream big, dream hard
Passion is important, but you need to pair it with effort. When you have big dreams PLUS the hard work to go after them, you’re unstoppable!
Be quick to give credit to others
We all crave recognition for excellent work. But instead of seeking it out for yourself, always look for ways to give credit to the people around you.

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Clips

  • There is no substitute for good preparation
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Show respect to others by preparing thoroughly
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Criticism is an inevitable part of success
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Ambition can interfere with good teamwork
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Tap into your mentors as a source of inspiration
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Learn how to edit yourself
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Find creative ways to make your own breaks
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Be driven by passion, not money
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • How to be a better storyteller
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Don’t just dream big, dream hard
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Be quick to give credit to others
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Start every day with gratitude
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Never stop trying to improve
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
  • Time is your most precious commodity
    Jim Nantz
    Jim Nantz
    Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster

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