453 :: Jon Vaughan on Pitino's Leadership, Luka's Discipline, and Why Nico Harrison May Be the GOAT GM

Jon Vaughn returns to the show to discuss leadership through the lens of sports, with a particular focus on basketball. Jon and Bradley dive deep into Rick Pitino's transformation of St. John's basketball program, exploring how innovative strategies and intensive coaching can drive success in both sports and business. The conversation covers key leadership topics like competitive differentiation, motivating young talent, and effective negotiation principles. Listeners will gain insights into: •How to evaluate and develop talent •The importance of going against conventional trends •Strategies for building a strong team culture •Negotiation techniques that prioritize preparation and mutual respect •Ways to stay motivated during uncertain times The episode offers practical leadership lessons drawn from sports analogies, making complex business concepts more accessible. Whether you're a sales professional, project manager, or executive, you'll find actionable advice on developing yourself and your team, all delivered with Jon and Bradley's engaging and humorous style.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.