Winless in first organized sports. Played college basketball as a reserve. Left undrafted in the NBA. Even against all odds, Walter Bond has built a successful career as a keynote speaker, business coach, author, and business leader.He talks about the sports lessons we can apply in our business, including knowing a team's work expressions. What are work expressions and why should leaders know them? This is an approach that can help leaders put their team in a better place to succeed. It's like an actionable step to build your starters in your team.

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[00:01 - 04:23] Opening Segment

Let's get to know Walter Bond
From winning nothing to hating losing at 12 years old

[04:24 - 09:39] The Mentality of a True Leader

Be humble and relatable despite your success
Sports lessons that you can apply in your business
The no. 1 job of business leaders according to Walter

[09:40 - 22:29] A Lesson From Sharks and Sucker Fish

The best teammate Walter ever had in the NBA
- Why these players are the best
Walter shares tips to build your discipline
The relationship between sharks and sucker fish
- How it can be applied in business

[22:30 - 37:40] The Starters of a Successful Business

The role of mentors in Walter's life
The skill that all leaders should have
What are work expressions and why should you learn them?

[37:41 - 47:25] Improvers and Implementers

Find out what an "improver" is and see if you are one
Are you an implementer?
- Walter breaks down an implementer's traits
What smart companies are doing right now

[47:26 - 51:15] Closing Segment

Connect with Walter. Links below
Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

"I want my leaders to understand their focus is the team, not themselves." - Walter Bond

"Stay in learning mode. Always be teachable. Always be humble. Always be the person that doesn't know it all." - Walter Bond

Resources Mentioned:

Mark Victor Hansen
Book
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- Good to Great

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