Winless in first organized sports. Played college basketball as a reserve. Left undrafted in the NBA. Even against all odds, Walter Bond has built a successful career as a keynote speaker, business coach, author, and business leader.

He talks about the sports lessons we can apply in our business, including knowing a team's work expressions. What are work expressions and why should leaders know them? This is an approach that can help leaders put their team in a better place to succeed. It's like an actionable step to build your starters in your team. 

 

Let's listen to Walter and build your starting 5 for your business! 

[00:01 - 04:23 ] Opening Segment

• Let's get to know Walter Bond 
• From winning nothing to hating losing at 12 years old 

[04:24 - 09:39 ] The Mentality of a True Leader 

• Be humble and relatable despite your success 
• Sports lessons that you can apply in your business 
• The no. 1 job of business leaders according to Walter

[09:40 - 22:29 ] A Lesson From Sharks and Sucker Fish 

• The best teammate Walter ever had in the NBA
• • Why these players are the best 
• Walter shares tips to build your discipline
• The relationship between sharks and sucker fish
• • How it can be applied in business 

[22:30 - 37:40 ] The Starters of a Successful Business  

• The role of mentors in Walter's life 
• The skill that all leaders should have
• What are work expressions and why should you learn them? 

[37:41 - 47:25 ] Improvers and Implementers 

• Find out what an "improver" is and see if you are one 
• Are you an implementer?
• • Walter breaks down an implementer's traits 
• What smart companies are doing right now 

[47:26 - 51:15 ] Closing Segment 

• Connect with Walter. Links below
• Final thoughts  

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"I want my leaders to understand their focus is the team, not themselves." - Walter Bond 

"Stay in learning mode. Always be teachable. Always be humble. Always be the person that doesn't know it all." - Walter Bond 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Mark Victor Hansen
• Book
• • Chicken Soup for the Soul
  • Good to Great

 

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