Tom Brady

Today’s guest is Tom Brady, the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and – let’s be honest – the greatest of all time.

Now, we all go into new situations where we're expected to come in, turn the team around, and perform. And that’s exactly what Tom did at the Bucs, winning the Super Bowl in his very first season at Tampa Bay. That’s why we call him the GOAT, right!?

In this conversation, we really dig into what made that transition from the Patriots to the Bucs so darn successful.

Of course, Tom is known for his elite discipline and his grit. And with good reason! But Tom is also incredible at building relationships with his teammates, coaches and management. 

For us leaders, so much depends on how we connect and communicate with people. Do we know how to convey our expectations clearly? Do we know how to build consensus? Do we have the courage to tackle the tough conversations right away and not let them fester?

Tom sure does! And this conversation is a goldmine of wisdom for how to build strong relationships through clear communication – especially if you find yourself leading in a new situation. 

You’ll also learn:

• Specific ways to build trust when you step into a new situation 
• One critical thing to avoid in your one-on-one relationships at work
• How to adjust to a new boss
• A key mindset shift you can use when things don’t go as planned 

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Listen to the second part of our conversation with Tom Brady, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

If you haven’t heard the first part yet, find it on the podcast feed – you’re going to want to start there. 

In the second half of our conversation, we talk about Tom’s upbringing, which is where his incredible discipline really starts. 

Tom also talks in depth about the specific mentality shifts that helped him break through the ranks in college – and this was despite being a pretty dispensable sixth round pick in the draft. 

Oh, and apologies to Atlanta fans, but yes, he talks about what was going through his head in that epic Super Bowl game against the Falcons when he and the Patriots were down 28-3 and came back to win it all. 

In every story, in every answer, Tom is teaching us a huge leadership lesson: if we want to lead well, we have to back up our goals with disciplined action.

It’s not enough to just set a goal or want to succeed. We’ve got to show up and make the choices that will actually result in hitting those goals. 

That’s the kind of walk-the-walk leadership that people actually follow. 

You’ll also learn:

• Tom’s advice to parents for how to talk to their kids
• The inspiring question Tom asks when things don’t go right
• The key advice Tom got that helped him move up the ranks even when opportunities were scarce 
• The #1 ingredient your team needs to navigate day-to-day conflicts as they arise
• The mentality you need to muster up when you’re down (and what Tom used in the epic Super Bowl comeback against the Atlanta Falcons)
• The time Tom got locked in the stadium at Notre Dame and what he had to do to escape

Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:

The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go 

Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day

Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Today’s guest is Tom Brady, the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

And if you know anything about Tom Brady, you know he’s incredibly disciplined.

His nutrition, his fitness, his training, his prep, his mindset – the guy has an elite level of dedication to being his best.

And that hard work is a huge reason why he is the greatest of all time, the GOAT!

But here’s what a lot of people miss. And I want to make sure you don’t miss it. What we’re really seeing when we see Tom Brady’s hard work is someone who has said: I am willing to back up my goals with disciplined actions.

In the NFL and in business, everybody wants to win. But not everybody is willing to work hard in order to win. Tom is. His actions prove just how committed he is. He walks the walk, day in and day out, both off the field and on it.

It sets him apart as a leader. 

And it’s the big takeaway for you today: as a leader, do you back up your goals with disciplined action? 

You’ll also learn:

• What you can do to change or capitalize on momentum
• How you establish yourself as a leader in a new environment
• Why Tom performs at a high level in tough situations (you may not like the answer, but it’s so good!)
• Tom’s #1 piece of advice for when you don’t feel 100% confident in a situation
• All the details of Tiger Wood’s mind-blowing warm-up shots before their charity golf match

Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:

The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go 

Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day

Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.