Filmmaker Gotham Chopra on Leadership and the Religion of Sports

In this week's episode, I am joined by another fantastic guest, Gotham Chopra.   Gotham Chopra is an American author, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the Religion of Sports, an Emmy Award-winning sports media company built on the thesis that sports are religion. They are a diverse, forward-thinking collective of thinkers and makers who believe in the power of storytelling to illustrate why sports matter so deeply to communities around the world.   In our conversation today, Gotham shares his backstory and why sports have played such a huge role in his life, ultimately motivating him to found the Religion of Sports. He outlines the characteristics that make certain sports figures especially exceptional, the key lessons we can learn from these athletes, and the qualities of strong servant leaders in the world of sports. He also highlights some invaluable lessons from his own life and career and shares how he is continuing his journey to becoming a better leader each and every day.   "I think that's what real leaders do; they look at failure as an opportunity to get better." — Gotham Chopra   Key Takeaways: [:38] About today's episode with special guest, Gotham Chopra. [:57] Welcoming Gotham to the podcast. [1:01] Gotham shares his backstory and why sports played such a huge part in his life, ultimately motivating him to found the Religion of Sports. [3:50] Gotham shares how he discovered his own unique strengths and turned them into his vocation. [7:18] Gotham shares how their movie, Kobe Bryant's "Muse," came about. [11:42] What is it about certain sports figures that makes them so exceptional and leaders in their field? [15:17] Are servant leadership skills inherent to some sports figures? Or is it learned over time? [17:38] Gotham shares some of the invaluable lessons that we can learn from athletes during these difficult times. [21:29] Gotham outlines the strong characteristics and key qualities of strong servant leaders. [24:57] Gotham shares some of the struggles and limiting beliefs he dealt with early in his career and how he overcame them. [25:57] Key lessons Gotham has learned over the last couple of months during the quarantine. [28:48] How fatherhood has played an important part in Gotham's life. [30:58] As Gotham continues his journey toward enhancing his mastery, is there a particular area he plans on focusing his effort and intention to? [34:00] Thanking Gotham for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode: Gotham Chopra's Instagram @GChopra Gotham Chopra's Twitter @GothamChopra Religion of Sports Kobe Bryant's Muse (2018)   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to the people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: ginnyclarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube