It’s easy for expectations to get lost. Expectations are important. We all have them, we all need them. We can take our expectations to a new level on our way to building high-performing teams. And we can become leaders people want to follow when we deliver Clear Expectations. On this episode, Aaron unpacks our new…
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After we finished recording, I told Sarah she is one of the most humble yet smartest people I know. Dr. Sarah-Soonling Blackburn has a PhD and decades of experience teaching and coaching teachers. Now, she brings this conversation about her background, her unique life story and experience with a mom who is Asian, a dad…
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This episode feels like 3 friends sitting down, taking a trip down memory lane. While we talk about our own sports careers, Doug also lays out what the current sports tourism industry means for building a new generation of young athletes. Doug’s career journey highlights the importance of feedback, the vital role of effective communication,…
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Jim H. Lee and Aaron Lee talk about the cultural challenges that Asian employees face when working in Western workplaces. Drawing from personal experiences, they highlight how crucial it is for managers to understand and appreciate cultural differences. They suggest how managers can empower Asian employees to think critically and contribute their own ideas and…
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Former college athlete and strength coach David Kitchen, aka “Kitch,” discusses his transition from being a college strength and conditioning coach to focusing on his leadership consulting business. Kitch shares his personal journey, his challenges, and the decision to step away from coaching. Kitch emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players, understanding their motivations,…
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Best-selling author Jeremie Kubicek joins us to discuss his upcoming book “The Communication Code.” Jeremie explains the importance of effective communication in relationships, introducing the concept of a communication code consisting of five words that represent different communication needs. We need to understand and meet expectations in relationships, and a custom communication code can improve…
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Co-host Jim H. Lee joined Aaron to discuss their experiences growing up in the United States and the cultural differences they encountered. Jim is Korean-American, Aaron is white. They delve into the importance of recognizing biases and fostering allyship in the modern world. Jim reflects on the challenges of navigating cultural differences as a Korean-American,…
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Ever been frustrated with your healthcare experience? Every conversation I have with Becky Wolfe gives me hope for the future of what is happening in health care. Becky’s work as a health care practitioner turned leadership coach and consultant is inspirational. She gives me hope that there is a path forward. There is a way…
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Kevin DeShazo on social media will undoubtedly encourage you, equip you, and give you insights on leadership. As Kevin talks about in this episode, he has been diving into mindset and the power of how your mind can go to work for you. Kevin’s work as founder of Better has taken him to some of…
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What happens when you take one of the winningest Division 2 men’s basketball programs, promote your assistant coach to head coach to replace a retiring legend, and move to Division 1 all in the same off-season. In the case of Queens University men’s basketball, you accomplish a lot. The dedication, and the focus of Coach…
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