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The Great Coaches: There Is No Algorithm For Leadership

by Paul Barnett & Jim Woolfrey

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  • Navigating Leadership Tensions: 10 Ways That Great Coaches Do It

    October 22, 2026 · 33 min

    There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this special 71st leadership lesson episode, host Paul Barnett synthesizes audio and insights from 15 world-class sports coaches to explore 10…

  • Catching People Doing Good with Nick Mingione

    October 15, 2026 · 43 min

    There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode of The Great Coaches podcast, host Paul sits down with Nick Mingione, head baseball coach who led his program to their first-ever…

  • Why Great Teams Don’t Focus on Gold Medals: Leigh Nugent

    October 1, 2026 · 50 min

    There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul and guest co-host David Pine speak with Leigh Nugent, one of Australian swimming’s most experienced coaches and performance…

  • Ending a 75-Year Drought: Cohesion, Mavericks, and Fun with Andy Moran

    September 24, 2026 · 51 min

    There is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode of The Great Coaches podcast, host Paul Barnett sits down with Andy Moran, All-Ireland winning manager and former Mayo football star…

  • Pressure, Pleasure and the Making of Championship Teams with Gordon Herbert

    September 16, 2026 · 39 min

    We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Paul speaks with Gordon Herbert about the leadership lessons behind a life in elite basketball. From early…

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  • From Iran to Global Courts: Leadership Lessons with Naeimeh Zafar

    September 3, 2026 · 35 min

    Naeimeh Zafar: Coaching Across Cultures, Resilience, and Leading Beyond Barriers We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. Naeimeh Zafar shares how coaching across Iran…

  • Coaching from the Court to the Boardroom with John Speraw

    August 20, 2026 · 47 min

    John Speraw on Systems, Feedback, and Winning Under Pressure We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. John Speraw reflects on how great coaches lean into singular strengths…

  • Book Club: Percy Cerutty

    August 6, 2026 · 52 min

    This episode is a recording of our book club. The book we discuss is Why Die? The Extraordinary Percy Cerutty, 'Maker of Champions' by Graem Sims (Author). Percy Cerutty was an Australian athletics coach who transformed distance running in…

  • Coaching Across Continents: Lessons from Mick Byrne

    July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Mick Byrne on Preparation, Player Education, and Coaching Across Codes and Cultures We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. Mick Byrne reflects on elite coaching influences…

  • Excellence Over Perfection with Adam Voges

    July 23, 2026 · 43 min

    We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. Adam Voges discusses how Justin Langer’s first address as Western Australia coach showed the power of clear communication, aligning…

  • The Magic of Sports with 92 year old George Selleck

    July 16, 2026 · 44 min

    The Magic of Sports: Putting Humans First in Coaching, Leadership, and Life We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. In this episode, Dr. George Selik and Alan Gregerman…

  • Authenticity and Leadership in Sports: Dom Starsia's Approach

    July 9, 2026 · 42 min

    Dom Starsia on Authentic Coaching, Sacrifice, and Relationships That Outlast Wins We believe that there is no algorithm for leadership. So we ask the world's great coaches how they do it. From Charlottesville, Virginia, former Virginia…

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There is no algoirthim for leadership, so we ask the world's great sports coaches how they do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.