Glue Guys
Episode 14 (Un)Common Sense
Glue Guys

Episode 14: (Un)Common Sense

Glue Guys

Episode 14

(Un)Common Sense

Can saying ‘happy birthday’ really transform team culture? Alex, Shane, and Ravi explore the power of "uncommon sense" - those simple but profound leadership practices that are rarely implemented despite their obvious impact. From Jim Harbaugh's birthday messages to every member of his team to Alex Smith's mentorship of Patrick Mahomes, the guys break down why small moments build winning cultures.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:01:06) On the Road: Carlsbad, California

(00:02:43) Shane's Talk at Morgan Stanley

(00:03:44) The Power of Simple Wisdom

(00:06:34) Valuing the Little Things

(00:10:39) Jim Harbaugh's Birthday Tradition

(00:22:17) Wise Words and Team Cohesion

(00:30:52) Everyday Courage and Leadership

(00:31:32) The Importance of Trust in Teams

(00:32:23) Overcoming Personal Bias and Fear

(00:33:12) The Role of Strategy and Cohesiveness

(00:33:54) Mentorship and Long-Term Goals

(00:35:19)Personal Stories of Trust and Mentorship

(00:43:37) The Value of Gratitude and Self-Improvement

(00:54:18) Parallels Between Sports and Business

(00:55:59) Parenting Lessons and Final Thoughts

(Un)Common Sense

Introduction

Shane
Why don't you tell the people about our talk this week, Ravi? Set it up, set the stage. Glue Guys on the road. Glue Guys on the road.

Ravi
Yeah, that's right. Yeah. We're taking this worldwide to Alex's hometown. We were in Carlsbad, California. I know that's not where you're from, Alex, but we did fly to San Diego.

Alex
I'm a South Bay kid that's like, you know, the north counties, like, the hoity-toity silver spooners. Like, I grew up in, uh, I grew up in Chula Vista, man, you know?

Ravi
Yeah, I know, I know. Just five miles from Tijuana.

Alex
Not Carlsbad.

Ravi
Yeah. Okay. Well, I will tell you that our trip there did not support the idea that you came from the mean streets, okay? It was not obvious that San Diego was full of mean streets to the point where actually when Shane—Shane was saying when we were there, he was like, "This place is too nice. Like, I think it would make you soft." Like, right?

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