Game-Time Mentality: Football Foundations for Leadership | Dr. Kofi Smith

Former college football athlete turned powerhouse leader, Kofi Smith joins the Badass Leaders Podcast to share his journey from the field to the front office. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Kofi unpacks how discipline, resilience, and teamwork shaped his leadership style. He dives deep into the power of authenticity, conflict resolution, mental health, and the importance of embracing vulnerability. From overcoming rejection to building a legacy, this episode is a masterclass in turning adversity into fuel—and leading with purpose, heart, and hustle.Learn more about Kofi at:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drkofismith43Instagram: dr._kksmithMentioned this episode:The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins: https://buff.ly/xd5CeEQ Columbus War Dogs football team: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Wardogs Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson: https://buff.ly/87CLRXB AATC: https://aatc.org/ Georgia Tech Black Alumni Association: https://www.instagram.com/gtbao_/?hl=en  Daniel Steere’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-work-not-suck/id1745439676 Scott Wozniak’s episode: https://youtu.be/YJ05Ewazics?si=_NtXaPffWAGNVEYJ Angela's triatholon blog post: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/my-triathlon-days/ A-Team blog post: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/ep-021-building-your-a-team-who-you-need-in-your-corner-for-leadership-success/ Angela’s story of abuse as a child: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/from-survival-to-strength-my-journey/ The SPEED of Trust by Stephen M .R. Covey: https://buff.ly/0wBld3t Produced by: The AGN Group, Host: Angela Gill Nelms, Producer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected] @AngelaGillNelms @georgiatech @GeorgiaTechCoE ​