Summary: This week we’re joined by Todd Gongwer, a best-selling author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development. He wrote one of our favorite books, Lead… for God’s Sake, and in this episode they discuss leading well in a competitive environment amidst the pressures of winning. Show Notes: • Responsibility crisis • Finding blind spots • The emphasis on results • Winning the right ways • Pursuing happiness • Finding peace • Being a competitor • Passion v. Purpose • Making an impact • What will be enough • What other relationships are effected • Finding purpose • Reaping the rewards Learn more from Todd Gongwer: @ToddGongwer Kardiatg.com Todd's Gongwer's Bio: (Pronounced GONG-wur) For nearly thirty years, Todd Gongwer has been building his expertise in leadership and team dynamics by serving in a variety of senior level roles in business and athletics. From entrepreneurial start-up, to public company to college athletics, Todd’s real-life practical experiences in these worlds have given him a perspective that allows him to connect with his audiences in powerfully impactful ways. As a best-selling author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development, Todd has spent the last decade working with some of the most successful coaches, teams, business leaders and educators in America. His principles have been embraced by countless leaders, including coaches and athletes from championship programs in the NCAA, NBA, MLB and NFL. Stories of the profound impact of Todd’s message have been featured on ESPN the Magazine, ESPN.com, Bleacher Report and Forbes.com. Todd continues to work with many of the most successful coaches in sports and is a popular speaker at major universities, high-profile sports teams, national associations, and high-profile businesses throughout the country. He lives in Indiana with his wife and three children, Kaden, Kira, and Wadson and is currently leading a cultural transformation initiative as an executive vice president at Patrick Industries.
