Winning the Sidelines with Brant McAdams

In episode 7, I lecture on chapter 6 from the 9th edition of
Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During
the segment, I describe the Path-Goal leadership approach,
highlight the basics of how Path-Goal theory works, and conclude
with strengths and criticisms of the model.



In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss
leadership philosophy and principles with Brant McAdams, the
head football coach at Pacific Lutheran University. Coach
McAdams speaks fondly about his friend, mentor, and current
Trinity University football coach, Jerheme Urban as well as
what he learned about life and leadership from his teammates,
Steve Mohr, is coach at Trinity, and from his parents and
family.


Brant focuses on equity and inclusion by employing Tim Kite's
"Be You, Align With Us" mantra and highlights why a culture
that is not inclusive will not stand the test of time. He
indicates that great leaders lead genuinely and
authentically; they create a space where people are
psychologically safe to take risks; and they understand
their role is to help someone get from Point A to Point B
(i.e. to help the followers accomplish their goals). And I love
how he employs The Bhagavad Gita into his leadership
philosophy: "You're not entitled to the fruits of your labor,
you're only entitled to the labor itself." Indeed. 


Let me know your reactions to my chat with Lee. Reach out
on Twitter or LinkedIn and let's keep the
conversation going.