All of us have obstacles come up in our careers that we don't expect.

When they do, a lot of what happens next comes down to attitude.

Today's guest didn't have the career he expected,

but his attitude ultimately defined his

altitude to lead one of the most recognizable brands in the world. This is

coaching for leaders episode 384.

Produced by Innovate Learning, Maximizing Human Potential.

Readings to you from Orange County, California. This is coaching for leaders and I'm your

host Dave Stahoviac. Leaders aren't born, they're made, and this weekly show gives you access to the practical wisdom

that will empower you to become a better leader.

And you know, because you listen to the show regularly that so much of leadership is about what's going on with us.

Yes, there are so many things that we are doing on a daily basis as leaders to reach out to others to think about

communication to think about talking to others about their careers and there's

also so much that we need to be doing for ourselves and how we think about our work and how we think

about our lives and the attitude that we have. Today, someone who has really been a tremendous example for so many, not only

on leadership and success, but probably most importantly on attitude. I am so glad to welcome Howard H White to the show today.

Howard was a star in high school and a standout point guard for the University of

Maryland and was also an NBA draft pick until knee injuries put a stop to his basketball career.

However, undaunted, H put his other skills to use, eventually finding his way to Nike.

Today he is vice president of Jordan Brand and has been with a company for 35 years.

With Nike's support, he founded the Belief to Achieve Program, an Innovative Traveling Seminar designed to encourage youth, to believe in themselves and adults to mentor them.

And he's the author of the book by the same name, Believe To Achieve, see the invisible, do the impossible.

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