Embracing Different Views with Mat Ishbia

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Do you and your team members keep an open mind when confronted with different business ideas or new directions? Here's why you should always consider what others have to say whether they've been on the job for ten days or ten years. In this episode, you'll learn: Why accountability is crucial to being a team player How to create a supportive culture What Mat looks for while hiring new team members Why everyone can be a leader at their company How leaders can develop new leaders What it means to "coach people up" Why UWM are more than friends—they're family How to get a win every day Why we need to embrace the underdog The importance of being true to who you are as a team player Why we need to embrace the journey no matter where it leads And so much more! In case you missed them, catch up with Part One and Part Two of Mat Ishbia's Wisdom Series, a learn more about Mat's life and leadership in his book Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room. Also, as part of the Wisdom Series, listen to the full 20-minute podcast or just hear my favorite Nuggets of Wisdom that we've pulled out of the episode. Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room amzn.to/2vqQIqx Connect with Mat Ishbia Twitter: www.twitter.com/mishbia15 Connect with United Wholesale Mortgage Website: www.uwm.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-wholesalemortgage Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWholesaleMortgage Twitter: twitter.com/UWMlending Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: twitter.com/robddube Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW Rob Dube's Website www.donothingbook.com donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today. www.donothingbook.com/podcast Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) amzn.to/2y9N1TK