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This week, we focus on building a championship culture, introducing "The Arena," how to become the best in the world at something, the lottery tickets we hold, and some wise words from David Einhorn. And... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#640: Tony Reno - Yale University Head Football Coach

​When Tony Reno was a senior in college, his football coach told him, You should do something you love. He loved football, so Tony took an internship at a small Pennsylvania school, making $3,000 a year. That was 1997. Today, Coach Reno has won 4 Ivy League championships, sent players to the NFL, and turned Yale football into a powerhouse. But that’s not what I think is most impressive about him. I love that Coach Reno evaluates his players on living up to their values, on living by the Yale football creed, and on leaving the jersey better than they found it. Coach Reno is about building leaders. He uses football as a vehicle to do it. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

Introducing "The Arena"

​The Arena gives you direct access to some of the most respected coaching minds in the world. Led by HOFer Sherri Coale, Brook Cupps, Geron Stokes, and Eli Leiker. Leaders who have built winning programs, led at the highest levels, and shaped the next generation of elite performers. The Arena is a Learning Leader Circle for Coaches only. We are opening applications now for our first cohort. If you'd like to be part of it, CLICK HERE to apply. Once the cohort is full, we will be pausing applications.

How To Become The Best in The World at Something

Ask yourself: In what niche do I want to stand out? What combination of skills do I need to be unique in that niche? CLICK HERE to learn more.

The Lottery Tickets We Hold

At our 2025 Learning Leader Growth Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, a longtime member and good friend, Liam Murray, stood up to speak about lottery tickets. The title made me curious since I don’t play the lottery. This is what he said…

Wise Words...

“If I had to pick one reason for Greenlight's success, it’s critical thinking skills. It’s the ability to look at a situation and see it for what it is, which isn’t necessarily what is presented to you. When something doesn’t make sense, question it, challenge it, look at it from a different way, and you often come to the opposite conclusion.” -- David Einhorn​

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Ryan Hawk Author: The Score That Matters, Welcome to Management, & The Pursuit of Excellence​ Host: The Learning Leader Show​