Sweat Equity & Servant Leadership: Lessons of Grace, Grit and Resilience 💪 TTST Interview with Former Professional Basketball Player Coach Chris Eversley 🏀
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🔥Show Notes🗒
Chris Eversley is a former professional basketball player who transitioned into tech and people operations. He founded Overtime Solutions, focusing on leadership development, and shares insights via his newsletter, "The Eversley Edge." Passionate about interpersonal dynamics and inclusive workplaces, Chris blends his athletic background with HR expertise to drive positive change. He empowers leaders through coaching, content, and exploring new professional opportunities while growing his company and readership.
📣QUOTE: “Sweat equity makes a great coach. I wasn’t just telling kids to run—I got on the line and ran with them. That’s how you show people you’ve got their back.” 💪 - Coach Chris Eversley
Coach Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:
- Resilience is the separator—bounce back from setbacks like Chris did every time on the court. 🏀
- Family legacy can be the fuel—Chris’s parents’ basketball roots lit his fire for greatness. 👨👩👦
- Sometimes life forces a slowdown—use the pause to recharge and grow stronger. ⏸️
- Reinvention is survival—step boldly into the next mission when one chapter ends. 🚪
- Asking the tough question—“What’s the one thing I can do better than anyone else?”—creates clarity. 🧠
- Hard work beats talent when talent refuses to grind—every single time. 💥
🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹
🕒 [00:06:00 ] Slow down to recharge life
🕒 [00:09:00 ] Sweat equity defines real coaching
🕒 [00:13:00 ] Sports analogies bridge to business
🕒 [00:17:00 ] One question for true purpose
🕒 [00:23:00 ] Resilience and hard work win
🛠️Recommended Resources:
📰 Join The Eversley Edge Newsletter
▶ Chris YouTube Channel - The Chronic Couch
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Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen
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