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Jan 2025
59m 31s

Bob Levant on Building Emotional IQ, Fea...

Slappin' Glass
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Slappin' Glass is joined this week by author and performance consultant for some of the best coaches in the NBA and NCAA, Bob Levant. In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into Bob's thoughts on building emotional IQ, the role of fear in coaching and leadership, responding vs. reacting, and discusses "dripping" culture daily to your team and sticking to the process during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"

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