057: Ego Management with David Blu

"The things that set us back propel us forward." – David Blu, Retired Professional Athlete On this episode of The Pivotal Leader, Gina Trimarco interviewed David Blu, a retired, world class athlete, who played internationally at the highest level of professional basketball and now works in the insurance industry. David has continued to stay active in basketball by working with young athletes on the mentality and skills needed to reach a higher level of player development. He speaks around the country and in Israel about his life, goals, challenges and successes. David is also the brand ambassador for a new, Israeli, startup tech company and continues to stay involved with Maccabi in Israel. Subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes | Stitcher Podcast Topics Include: Ego Management Business as it relates to sports and having an athlete mentality Practicing patience and compassion Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation Doing charitable work Learning from children about taking risks and being playful The impact of birthday cakes at the office Strengthening resilience through tragedy The power of Passive/Active Listening & Empathy Skills Full Show Notes: https://pivot10results.com/podcast57_ego-management_davidblu