100 - Fantastic Lies, Hard Truths, & the Cost of Protecting Egos w/ Cali

What this episode covers

For Episode 100, I'm joined again by Cali Hinzman — long-time friend, first-ever podcast guest, and someone who always brings honesty, perspective, and just enough pushback to make the conversation better. We get into a topic that shows up everywhere leadership exists: what happens when people protect egos instead of telling the truth. From sport to law enforcement to everyday life, we talk about the danger of "fantastic lies," the feedback loops that either speed up growth or stall it out, and why honest correction is one of the greatest responsibilities a coach or leader carries. We also unpack meeting people where they're at, giving grace without lowering standards, and the real cost of creating environments where comfort matters more than truth. This one is raw, funny, reflective, and full of real-world leadership lessons. Episode 100 felt like the right time for a conversation like this. *NEW* Education - Captains & Coaches course, "Why They're Not Listening - Coaching Today's Athlete": http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com [http://listen.captainsandcoaches.com/] Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train C&C Merch - shop.captainsandcoaches.com [https://shop.captainsandcoaches.com/]