Coach Urban Meyer on Competition, Leadership and Playing to Win with and Lewis Howes

Trust

Urban Meyer emphasizes that trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. He believes that before setting expectations, a leader must earn the trust of their team, which can sometimes take years 1. Meyer shares that understanding players' personal goals and investing in their lives beyond the field is crucial for building this trust. He states, "You can only push and lead a person as far as he can trust you," highlighting the depth of commitment required 2.

   

Transformation

Transformational leadership, according to Meyer, involves reshaping a team's culture and maximizing its potential. He recounts his experience at Bowling Green, where he turned a struggling team into a top performer by instilling discipline and a winning mindset 3. Meyer's approach focuses on developing leaders within the team, allowing for a flexible number of captains based on leadership qualities rather than fixed positions. He reflects on his mission to impact players' lives, stating, "The next 40 years are going to be dependent upon what goes on for these next two or three" 4.