EP156 - Leader vs. Follower: From Rock Bottom to Helping Others Thrive with Adam Bradley
Join Tyler Dickerhoof as he sits down with Adam Bradley, the founder and president of Lead ‘Em Up, to dive deep into the world of leadership and team performance. In this episode, Adam discusses the critical components of effective leadership, the importance of followership, and the holistic approach needed to develop high-performing teams. Discover how to lead yourself and others to thrive, flourish, and succeed by focusing on character and leadership skills. Adam also addresses common challenges faced by coaches and leaders, such as buy-in, prioritizing leadership development, and overcoming fear and ego.
Meet ADAM Bradley
Is the Founder & President of Lead ‘Em Up; a leadership & team performance organization currently serving thousands of teams around the world.
Adam is also the Lead Professor at Towson University’s Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute - an outward-facing corporate leadership institute working with organizations all throughout the Baltimore and Washington market.
In addition Adam serves as a direct consultant and coach for dozens of teams and organizations every year, working with them monthly to help move them closer to winning. Adam also works 1-on-1 with clients as a Certified Practioner for the Leadership Circle - a nationally recognized leadership organization facilitating dynamic 360' leadership consultation
For the last 12-years Adam has amplified his voice through his podcast having interviewed hundreds of leaders including high-profile guests such as Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Jay Bilas and many others.
Adam lives in Maryland with his wife and two girls.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
00:00 Intro
02:21 What is leadership in the context of youth sports?
03:58 “When the leader improves, everybody wins…”
06:16 Coaches are not the star of the show
12:02 Fear-based leadership
17:18 Power struggles in leadership
26:51 Vulnerability and celebration
33:07 Leader vs. Follower
39:01 “We need leaders to step up…”
44:15 From rock bottom to helping others thrive
46:47 Winning through encouragement
51:36 Why praise matters in leadership?
56:31 Balancing Tradition with Innovation
59:29 Bridging the gap between transactional and transformational coaching
Resources, books, and links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Adam:
https://leademup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambradley1/
https://twitter.com/Lead_Em_Up
https://www.instagram.com/leademup/
Where to find Tyler:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof
https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/
https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader/
https://twitter.com/ImpactDLeader
About the Impact Driven Leader Podcast
The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, hosted by Tyler Dickerhoof, is for Xillennial leaders who have felt alone and ill-equipped to lead in today's world. Through inspiring interviews with authors from around the world, Tyler uncovers how unique leadership strengths can empower others to achieve so much more, with real impact.
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