Scaling Up Business Podcast

What can business leaders learn from the best sports teams that have had success for decades?In this episode, Sam Walker joins host Bill Gallagher to discuss the leadership secrets of the world’s most successful sports teams. From the unassuming captains who drive dynasties to the cultural pillars that make teams legendary, Sam shares powerful insights for business leaders. Sam Walker is the guy who cracked the code on what makes great teams tick. As a former global sports editor at The Wall Street Journal and author of the bestselling book The Captain Class, Sam’s obsession with leadership and teamwork has taken him into locker rooms, boardrooms, and beyond.Topics explored in this episode: - The surprising importance of unassuming captains in driving team success.- Why Michael Jordan’s leadership wasn’t the key to the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty.- How a culture of winning defines teams like the New Zealand All Blacks.- Lessons from the 2004 Red Sox and their dramatic midseason turnaround.- Why team succ