How To Develop Leaders Who Last

What happens when a strength coach trades the weight room for infrastructure and operations? Jim Robinson sits down with Bryan Glover, Director of Infrastructure and Operations at Ramirez Hospitality Group, for a conversation on developing people, managing ego, and leading through fear instead of running from it.If you lead people, coach people, or are trying to build a culture where people actually want to grow — this one's full of value bombs.Chapters:00:26 – Welcome & introducing Bryan Glover00:49 – From strength coach to infrastructure/ops leader01:18 – Stephen Covey and finding a belief system01:44 – Faith, mentorship, and finding purpose through coaching04:36 – Coaching, business, and "we're all looking for what's next"05:44 – John Wooden's socks: why fundamentals win07:09 – Developing self vs. "what can you do for me"08:55 – The coach as "stress master"09:21 – Dependence, independence & interdependence11:33 – Staying playful: the puddle story13:02 – The 1,150-lb leg press lesson in overcomplicating things14:15 – "How we do anything is how we do everything"14:38 – Awareness, choice, commitment16:46 – When good people leave: what you learn19:24 – Loyalty doesn't mean "stay" — building an alumni culture22:41 – Meeting people where they are23:25 – Pay well, and ditch the "golden handcuffs"23:45 – Ego isn't your amigo: advice for new leaders26:50 – Playing to win vs. playing not to lose27:40 – Wooden, Walton, and coaching egos29:11 – Bring your ego to the table30:24 – The George Washington letter story31:08 – Fear is F.E.A.R. — false evidence acting real31:51 – Being real and vulnerable as a leader33:18 – Using fear as fuel for small wins35:13 – Value bomb: "Divorce the pattern, not the person"🔗 Connect with Jim, Lori, & Bryanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-glover-3aa9841ab/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-robinson-18211918/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-prust-309898195/https://www.cgpconstruction.com/📌ABOUT THE VISIONARY LEADER PODCASTThe Visionary Leader podcast features real conversations with leaders who have done the hard work and are committed to leading people, not just managing them.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.