Interview with Jim Johnson

Guest bio:

Coach Jim Johnson is a former high school basketball coach turned leadership speaker and team-building expert. With over 30 years of experience turning underperforming teams into champions, he now helps business leaders, educators, and students build winning teams and pursue their dreams.

Jim is best known for the inspirational story of Jason “J-Mac” McElwain, his team manager on the autism spectrum who scored 20 points in under four minutes—an unforgettable moment that went global.

3 big ideas discussed in this episode:

BIG IDEA #1: A Global Inspirational Story I Was Blessed to Be a Part Of

BIG IDEA #2: 7 Keys to Inspirational Leadership
-Clarify your vision (personal and team mission statement)
-Building trust
-Keep growing
-Effective communication
-Lead by example
-Leave a profit (leave things better)
-Practice servant leadership

BIG IDEA #3: Building a trust plan
-Align words and actions
-Tell the truth
-Offer specific praise

Resources:

Website: http://coachjimjohnson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/

Enjoy the interview