Say It Skillfully® – Zaza Pachulia on the fortune of failure

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 65, Zaza Pachulia, whose 20-year career included 6 NBA teams and 2 Championships with the Warriors, opens up about starting in former Soviet Union in tough times—no jobs, no electricity, standing in bread lines. He recalls his Mom's role in picking basketball. His joy became his passion, then obsession. He shares poignantly the exuberance in his breakthrough at age 14—invited to play in Istanbul—then the devastating passing of his Dad. Discipline, work ethic and embracing challenge laid the foundation to be lucky so that his sport could be his life. Zaza’s groundedness and appreciation for his roots are only rivaled by his zeal to fulfill new dreams—raising 4 kids, building businesses—to inspire and help others. Tune in and learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.