ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of the Executive Hustle, former Nittany Lion and MVP Lee Rubin breaks it down. And I’m not talking football! As an alumni and fan, I wanted to – but we kept professional (mostly!).
Lee Rubin was voted captain of just about every team he ever played on, including the Penn State Nittany Lions. Not because he was the biggest or the fastest. Because he embodied the principles his teammates were looking for, and he did them consistently.
In this episode, Lee and I get into what actually builds a team that wins. We break down his Five C's framework, why winning has nothing to do with beating the other guy, and the one leadership skill nobody ever taught us. Lee shares the story of the CEO who made him feel heard 25 years ago, and how that one conversation still shapes how he shows up today.
We also talk about why your team's real problem is rarely the problem, how chemistry gets forged under pressure instead of at happy hour, and what it looks like to stop performing the role of leader and start being one.
If you have ever brought home someone else's leadership philosophy and wondered why it didn't stick, this one is for you.
Grab a coffee. This is a good one.
Lee Rubin BIO: Lee Rubin is a keynote speaker and TEDx presenter known for his ability to help organizations understand the Five Components of Extraordinary Teams. For more than 30 years, he has been building high-performance teams in both corporate America and the collegiate sports world, setting the foundational cornerstone for a leadership and culture-building mindset that transforms a collection of talented individuals into extraordinary, machine-like teams. Lee’s foundation in teamwork was established early at Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications with a minor in Business. As a college athlete, he served as Captain of the Nittany Lions football team and earned several accolades. Today, Lee is one of the most sought-after voices on team building, leadership development, and peak performance. He has delivered keynotes for leading Fortune 500 companies—including Johnson & Johnson, Sony, and JP Morgan—as well as colleges and organizations across the country.
KIRSTEN YURICH BIO:
Kirsten is a licensed behavior analyst, speaker, author, and retired CEO who partners with business leaders to help them achieve more of what matters most to them. Kirsten’s clients are high performing CEOs, founders, and executives looking to “level up” in life and business.
Kirsten share’s her expertise in leadership, performance management, and learning with executives through coaching or consulting, peer groups, and speaking.
For more info, check out Kirsten Yurich HERE.
