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Leadership That Rocked The Sports World

10 Sep 2025

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Join us for the remarkable journey of Coach Jim Johnson, whose three-decade basketball coaching career transformed from turning around losing programs to turning around organizational cultures. You may have heard of Coach Jim’s decision to let his autistic Team Manager Jason "J-Mac" McElwain on the court to play in the final minutes of his last basketball game as a senior.  That moment created a global phenomenon, leading to features in ESPN, People Magazine, and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few. Today, Coach Johnson combines his practical championship-building experience with over 1,000 books of research and 2,000 hours of leadership content to deliver his seven keys to leadership. Join us as he reveals how the same principles that create winning teams on the court can develop champions in any industry.   Episode Highlights: 02:29 Coach Jim Johnson's Early Career 05:23 Meeting Jason "J-Mac" McElwain 11:24 J-Mac's Senior Night 15:49 Media Frenzy and Aftermath 16:54 Winning the Championship: A Leadership Lesson 17:56 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership 23:17 Aligning Mission and Values in Leadership 29:25 Key Takeaways from Coach Jim's Leadership Insights 32:16 How to Connect with Coach Jim Johnson Show Links: CoachJimJohnson.com Coach Jim’s Socials The Limitless Leadership Lounge Podcast Coach Jim’s Books Original ESPN footage of J-Mac’s final 4 minutes of the game!

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