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The Leadership Huddle
What Leadership Really Looks Like
Dr. Pete Paciorek and Coach Richard Thompson discuss what leadership really looks like in real life, uncovering the moments that define leadership, the mistakes that shaped it, and the personal principles that keep it steady over time.
7 min
Why Character Matters
Dr. Pete Paciorek and Coach Richard Thompson introduce athletes to the Four Pillars of Character and discuss how character shows up in real life, through the habits, decisions, and small moments that define how people experience you.
8 min
How Purpose Keeps You Going
Dr. Pete Paciorek and Coach Richard Thompson explore what keeps athletes motivated, and what happens when they lose touch with their purpose, taking a deeper look at personal drive, internal alignment, and the daily choices that shape who you become.
7 min
The Art of Balanced Leadership
Dr. Pete Paciorek and Coach Richard Thompson explore how leadership strengths can become blind spots when taken too far, and discuss the balance needed between virtues and practical ways to develop well-rounded leadership skills.
8 min
Communication: More Than Words
Dr. Pete Paciorek and Coach Richard Thompson explore how body language and presence communicate louder than words in sports, discussing the 80% of communication that's non-verbal and practical ways to master silent influence.
8 min
Dr. Pete Paciorek, Head of Leadership & Character Development at IMG Academy and Coach Richard Thompson, three time Olympic medalist and Senior Leadership and Character Development Coach at IMG Academy, offer unique insight into what leadership really looks like in real life. Their candid conversation provides a deeper look at the moments that define leadership, the mistakes that shaped it, and the personal principles that keep it steady over time.
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