#255 The Winning Mindset: Leadership, Resilience & Mental Performance | Sherry Levin

Welcome to episode 255 of Sports Management Podcast.

Today's guest is Sherry Levin, leadership expert, speaker, author of Pregame: A Winning Mindset, former basketball coach, ESPN analyst, and resilience advocate.

Over decades in sports, coaching, broadcasting, and leadership development, Sherry has helped athletes and professionals unlock the power of mindset, confidence, resilience, and personal growth.

In this episode, we spoke about:

• Why mindset may account for 70-80% of performance
• Building resilience through failure and adversity
• Leadership lessons from decades of coaching elite athletes
• Practical tools for confidence, gratitude, and mental toughness

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Why Sports Teach Life Skills

06:05 Becoming a Coach

08:37 Why Mindset Matters

10:10 Training Your Mindset

12:18 The Power of Gratitude

13:50 Mental Resets & Self-Talk

15:54 Building Confidence Through Positivity

17:39 Leadership Evolution

20:20 Demanding Without Demeaning

22:54 Resilience Through Failure

26:29 Writing Pregame: A Winning Mindset

32:16 Social Media & Mental Strength

35:12 Overcoming Cancer

40:41 Advice for Future Sports Leaders

44:11 Guest Recommendation & Closing

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