R.G. and Scott Asai talk about the crazy NBA trade deadline moves, the rosters of OKC, Clippers, Suns, etc, the Lakers’ goal for the second half of the season and Kobe’s participation in the Grantland Basketball Hour with Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons.
Category: sports
Winsight Episode 44: Developing Potential
With the NBA Trade Deadline passed and the Draft ahead of us for all major sports what’s our fascination with young, untapped potential?
In this episode, we’ll talk about developing potential and how to do it through the following example:
When does potential get realized? Is there a time limit?
Potential is based on expectations, but you can also change the trajectory by your work ethic & teaching
During the recession in late 2008 the first thing to go was training & development. What was the long-lasting effect of this decision?
When it comes to developing our own potential, how much responsibility is our own?
For the answers to the above questions, listen to the podcast! After you do, we’d love for you to leave your thoughts below!
Lakers Talk w/ R.G. – 2/17/15
R.G. and Scott Asai discuss Kobe’s latest sit down interview with Ahmad Rashad on NBATV, the alpha-dog mentality of Westbrook vs. KD, memorable moments from the All-Star game and the fit or misfit of George Karl with DeMarcus Cousins.
Winsight Episode 43: Excellence
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle
Excellence is the standard in sports and winning is the ultimate goal. But winning doesn’t happen overnight, it comes through creating great habits and sticking to them.
Here are some highlights of the episode:
- Greg Popovich just passed 1,000 wins as an NBA coach. How did he do it?
- The daily grind is what kills excellence
- The question you have to ask yourself is, “Am I willing to do the work to accomplish my goals?”
- Instead of setting goals, set habits of greatness. It’s something you can accomplish daily.
What does excellence mean to you? How do you reach and maintain that standard?
Lakers Talk w/ R.G. – 2/10/15
R.G. and Scott Asai talk about Magic Johnson’s criticism of Jim Buss and the role of the Lakers front office in terms of the direction this franchise going. They also discuss Lakers potential high draft picks, DeMarcus Cousins’ future in the NBA and the strange chemistry of the Clippers this season.
Lakers Talk w/ R.G. – 2/3/15
R.G. and Scott Asai discuss the recent Laker games versus the Bulls and the Knicks; the importance of developing Jordan Clarkson (as opposed to giving Jeremy Lin more playing time); Derrick Rose often forcing the issue on offense and potentially effecting the team chemistry; Kyrie Irving is as pure of a scorer as there is in the NBA; OKC’s plight and will KD stay there for the long run.
Winsight Episode 41: Leaving a Legacy
This past week Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach of the Duke Blue Devils won his 1,000th game.
Look at his list of accomplishments:
40 years as Head Coach. 4 NCAA Titles, 11 Final Fours, 12 ACC Titles, 13 ACC Tournament Championships
2 Gold Medals: 2008 & 2012, 2 FIBA Championships 2010 & 2014, Assistant Coach 1992 Dream Team
What’s impressive is the impact/legacy that he’s left with others. In this episode we’ll discuss the following:
- What’s really important as a leader?
- Who are your “followers” and what are they following?
- How are you staying relevant?
- Title vs. Testimony
So what type of legacy do you want to leave? What do you want to be known for? Share your thoughts below!
Winsight Episode 40: Stronger Than Leadership
With Super Bowl week upon us it’s all about the match-ups. But what if I told you the reason the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are meeting in Super Bowl 49 is much deeper…even more than leadership?
In this episode, I’ll talk Super Bowl, Zappos and why they matter to your professional and personal life.
Here are some highlights of the podcast:
- The genius of Pete Carroll
- What Zappos has done and the foundation they’ve done it on
- What your leadership “lid” is and how it affects your ability to lead
- Why knowing your values reveals much more about you
After listening to this episode, how much does your leadership ability matter to you? What are your top 3 core values and why? Leave us a comment below and help others win at the game of life!
Lakers Talk w/ R.G. – 1/26/15
Winsight Episode 39: Base Hits
It’s “base hits,” not swinging for the fences that gets your desired results.
In this episode, I’ll discuss the concept of “base hits” using the context of sports, including:
- The Los Angeles Lakers failed offseason
- Focusing on the product/goal vs. the process/habit
- Why Kobe bashed AAU Basketball
- The number of hours of practice that makes you an expert
How can you use this concept of “base hits” in your own personal and/or professional life? How does this differ from the idea of swinging for the fence? Share your thoughts below and let’s start this new year off right!
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