On Authentic Leadership Podcast | Ep 17 -Adam Doucette on Finding Positive Stories in Sports

This Episode is Sponsored by Cloche HockeyProud supporters of leadership, teamwork, and giving back.Authentic leadership meets championship culture.Founded by Colonel Matt Smith (USAF, Ret.) and Coach Cam Ellsworth, The Colonel and The Coach bring decades of military command and elite coaching experience to help build authentic leaders who create lasting impact.Our apparel carries that mission forward — representing resilience, authenticity, and team spirit. 20% of all sales are donated to AirPeyton and child cancer research.https://the-colonel-and-the-coach-apparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/Learn More About Cloche:https://clochehockey.com/In this episode of The Colonel and The Coach, we sit down with Adam Doucette—creator, storyteller, and the force behind Default Positive. From the sidelines of college athletics to capturing the heart of the Boston Marathon, Adam shares how positivity can shape teams, athletes, and everyday lives.We explore what it means to lead with optimism, the balance between sacrifice and happiness, and how finding the right story can inspire entire communities.Follow The Colonel and The CoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Colonel-and-The-Coach-LLC/61574148098223/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolonelandthecoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106794699Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PwaqNdtEijgwMYh3aShzZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-authentic-leadership-podcast/id1815956469BlueSky: @colonelandthecoach.bsky.social‬TikTok: @thecolonelandthecoachthecolonelandthecoach.comleadership@thecolonelandthecoach.com(802) 203-3371Schedule A Meeting with The Colonel and The Coachhttps://calendly.com/d/cs26-dq6-f73/meeting-with-tcatcChapters00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership and Adam Doucette02:03 Adam Doucette's Journey and Background05:02 The Importance of Positivity in Sports09:35 Starting Default Positive: The Vision Behind It11:58 Discovering Positivity in Unfamiliar Sports13:13 Finding and Creating Stories in Sports16:11 Highlighting Personal Stories: Jaren Duran's Journey22:14 The Balance of Sacrifice and Happiness in Sports28:19 Cultural Perspectives on Work-Life Balance30:05 Connecting with Athletes and Their Stories30:09 The Spirit of the Boston Marathon33:49 Running Goals and Community36:53 The Power of Positivity in Sports39:54 Advice for Aspiring Creators46:59 Future Aspirations and Growth52:16 Closing Thoughts on Positivity