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Eliah Drinkwitz

University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
EPISODE 207

Connect, encourage, and challenge

Great leaders know how to motivate their teams, and in this episode, you can see how it’s done.


Eliah Drinkwitz is the head coach of the University of Missouri football team. Last year was a breakout season for this Mizzou team, with an 11-2 season and a victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. 


Eliah motivates his players by balancing connection, encouragement, and challenge. It’s a formula you can follow too, if you want to get the most out of your team.


You’ll also learn:

  • How to respond when a valued team member takes another job 
  • Four qualities to prioritize for a more motivated culture
  • A strategy that will both develop your people and advance your goals
  • What you’re missing if your core values aren’t taking root


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Clips

  • Refine your vision as you grow
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Look for opportunities in instability
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • How to respond when a valued team member moves on
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Let your team shape your role, not your ego
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Balance challenge and encouragement
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • To motivate someone, align their individual goals with the team’s needs
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • With intention, you can turn a negative personnel situation into a positive one
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Four characteristics you need to hone your competitive edge
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Core values don't mean much without accountability
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Codify your team's source of motivation
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • Winning doesn't negotiate
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach
  • To lead others, balance how you cheer, challenge, and connect with them
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    Eliah Drinkwitz
    University of Missouri, Head Football Coach

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