DeadThree - Coaching and Leadership Development

In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, we dig into the foundation of every elite team: trust that makes truth-telling safe. If someone on your team spots a problem, do they feel safe to say it out loud—or do they go quiet and hope it goes away? Using insights from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage , Seth Godin’s Tribes , and real-world leadership examples (including UConn’s Dan Hurley), we...

In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, we break down one of the most overlooked tools in leadership: the words you choose. Liz Wiseman reminds us in Multipliers : “Leaders must change the conversation. New words create new worlds.” The language you use every day either multiplies your people — building clarity, trust, and ownership — or it diminishes them, leaving confusion, low morale, a...

In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, we break down one of the most overlooked truths in leadership: energy isn’t about personality — it’s about responsibility. Your people don’t just hear your words, they catch your energy . If you walk into the room burned out, disengaged, or negative, your team will mirror it. If you show up consistent, intentional, and energized — you fuel trust, cla...

Here’s the hard truth: most companies say they have values, but few actually live them. And when values are fake, forced, or just written on a wall without being lived out — people notice. The result? Broken trust, toxic culture, and teams who disengage or walk away. In this episode, we tackle the values problem — why empty values destroy culture, how they erode trust, and what it looks like when...

Without crystal-clear shared goals, your team’s effort is scattered. And without clear roles, even the right goal becomes a mess to execute. In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, George breaks down why the most effective leaders protect two things at all costs: The team’s north star goal everyone is chasing. The clarity each person has in their role to achieve it. You’ll learn why “chaos...

In this episode, George shares a powerful lesson from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage : “If everything is important, then nothing is.” Through stories from his coaching days and lessons from legends like Kobe Bryant, George explains how clarity demands prioritization—both on the court and in the boardroom. When leaders dilute priorities, teams scatter their energy and achieve little of significan...

Stop Being the Answer Machine: Build Teams That Think Quote: "An answer solves today’s problem, but a principle solves tomorrow’s. Teach your team how to think, not just what to do." – Dan Martell  In this milestone episode of The Dead3 Coaching Show , we take you inside a leadership shift that can transform your team and free up your time. The Core Message: An answer fixes today’s problem. A prin...

Most people think their goals are far away. That success, impact, or the life they really want is years down the road—after more experience, more resources, more perfection. But what if that’s just a perception problem? In this episode of the Dead Three Coaching Show, George Evjen challenges the idea that you're "not ready yet" and shares stories—from Ja Morant to Gary Vee to his own coaching jour...

In this episode, George Evjen shares what happens after the team buys in—when the hype is high, belief is strong, but the results still haven’t shown up. Whether you’re coaching athletes, leading software teams, or trying to change yourself, the challenge isn’t buy-in. It’s habit change . It’s discipline. It’s doing the work when motivation fades. George unpacks: The illusion of buy-in vs. real ex...

“We fail the minute we let someone else define success for us.” — Brené Brown In this episode of the Dead Three Coaching Show, George breaks down one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) truths in leadership and life: Success isn’t universal. It’s personal. From early morning routines with his family to lessons from coaching small-college basketball against powerhouse D1 programs, George sh...

Welcome back to the Dead Three Coaching Show! After a short break, George Evjen returns with a powerful message about purpose, discipline, leadership, and belief. This episode unpacks what it really means to lead with intention—without needing to shout from a podium. Drawing inspiration from The Culture Code , George explores why the best leaders don’t rely on big speeches to create culture… they...

Episode Overview What if the only thing standing between who you are now—and who you want to become—is the strategy you’re using today? In this episode, we unpack a powerful quote from The Summit Mindset : “The 'You' that you are has to find the right approach to become the 'You' that you want to be.” Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you refine your approach, align your habits, a...

Episode Overview Leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about belief.  In this episode, we break down one of Simon Sinek’s most powerful quotes: “Leadership requires two things: a vision of the world that does not yet exist and the ability to communicate it.” Whether you’re leading a team, launching a business, or raising a family, leadership starts with seeing what others don’t—and inspiring them...

Episode Overview What if your greatest challenges weren’t holding you back—but building you up ? In this episode, we unpack a deceptively simple quote that carries massive weight: “Everything in life happens FOR you, not TO you.” It’s not just about staying positive—it’s about reclaiming your power. We talk about the mindset shift that separates reactive thinking from resilient growth, and how to...

Episode Overview In a world full of constant demands, distractions, and shiny opportunities, focus feels like a luxury.  But what if the key to breakthrough success isn’t about doing more—but about doing less with unapologetic clarity? In this episode, we explore a powerful quote: “You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, unapologetically—to s...

What if your biggest goal isn’t big enough? In this episode, we explore the powerful idea behind one of Ray Dalio’s most striking quotes: “Unattainable goals appeal to heroes.” This episode is a call to stop playing it safe and start thinking heroically . If your goals don’t scare you, stretch you, or challenge everything about your habits, then maybe you’re not aiming high enough.  ✅ Set goals t...

You can’t reach the summit if you don’t know where you’re starting—or where you’re headed. This episode is about the power of self-awareness and strategic thinking when it comes to chasing big goals. Inspired by The Summit Mindset , we explore how the highest achievers don’t rely on luck or momentum—they operate with a clear, honest understanding of themselves and a detailed plan to match. In this...

Getting pushed by a teammate doesn’t always feel good—but it often means they care. In this episode, we explore how trust transforms feedback, conflict, and accountability into tools for growth—not tension. When there’s trust on a team, pushback feels like support, not criticism. We break down:  ✅ Why trust isn’t about being nice—it’s about being real  ✅ How to build a team culture where healthy...

In a world full of distractions, being present is one of the hardest but most valuable skills to develop. We’re constantly pulled in different directions—notifications, deadlines, worries about the future, regrets about the past. But the truth is, the only thing we ever truly have control over is right now. In this episode, we dive into:  ✅ Why presence is the key to better decisions, relationshi...

Success isn’t just about talent or intelligence—it’s about belief. The highest performers in any field have an unshakable self-belief that drives them to take action, adapt, and persist through obstacles. In this episode, we break down:  ✅ Why self-belief is the ultimate edge that separates leaders from followers  ✅ The three core pillars of self-belief—Confidence, Initiative, and Optimism  ✅ H...

Episode Overview Success isn’t the end—it’s just another checkpoint. True winners never get comfortable. They don’t dwell on past victories; they refocus, reset, and prepare for the next challenge. Tim Grover’s quote is a powerful reminder: In this episode, we unpack: ✅ Why the elite never stop evolving after success ✅ The "disease of me" and how it destroys championship teams ✅ The mindset shi...

Episode Overview: Great leaders don’t just manage people—they multiply their potential. Multipliers aren’t just “feel-good” managers; they push, challenge, and develop their teams to operate at a higher level. They see what others don’t and refuse to let their people settle for mediocrity. In this episode, we dive into:  ✅ Why Multipliers create teams that grow stronger every day  ✅ The differen...

Episode Overview Champions don’t rely on motivation—they rely on habits. The best in sports, business, and leadership don’t constantly chase new strategies or moments of inspiration. Instead, they execute the fundamentals at an elite level, over and over, until success becomes second nature. In this episode, we break down: ✅ Why mastering the basics is the key to long-term success ✅ How elite pe...

Episode Overview Goals don’t create success—systems do. High performers and elite teams don’t just set ambitious targets; they build habits and structures that make winning inevitable. James Clear’s quote from Atomic Habits perfectly sums this up: You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you sink to the level of your systems. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Why most people and organizations fa...

Episode Overview Most people believe that doubling success requires twice the effort—but what if that thinking is completely wrong? Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan argue that 10X growth is actually easier than 2X because it forces you to eliminate distractions, focus only on high-impact moves, and simplify your approach. In this episode, we break down: ✅ Why aiming for 10X forces you to stop...