Presented to ICF Washington State way back on November 18, 2014. You can hear it below--in five brief audio chapters.
Like most coaches, I had a dynamic career before this one. Mine involved watching a nation of people begin to fall in love with liberty. Probably like me, in your early career you had opportunities to learn about courage and presence, along with how to both advocate and inquire.
In this presentation, I told some of my stories and then invited the coaches and leaders who were present to share parts of their own. I love coaches.
The Billy Joel Tribute that still brings tears to my eyes
Chapter 1: How the Soviets Made Me a Better Coach -- Intro"
Chapter 2: How the Soviets Made Me a Better Coach -- A Little History
Chapter 3: How the Soviets Made Me a Better Coach--What I Found in the 1980s
Chapter 4: How the Soviets Made Me a Better Coach--When the World Changed
Chapter 5: How the Soviets Made Me a Better Coach--A Hero Goes on a Quest