Welcome to How Leaders Lead, where every week you get to listen in while I interview some of the very best leaders in the world.

I break down the key learning so that by the end of the episode, you'll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader.

That's what this podcast is all about. Today's guest is Tom Brady,

the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and let's be honest, the greatest quarterback of all time.

Now, we all go into new situations where we're expected to come in, turn the team around, and perform. And that's exactly

what Tom did at the Bucks, winning the Super Bowl in his very first season at Tampa Bay. I mean,

that's why they call him the goat, right? So in this conversation, we really dig into what made

that transition from the Patriots to the Bucks so darn successful.

Now, of course, Tom is known for his elite discipline and his grit, and with good reason.

But Tom is also incredible at building relationships with his teammates, coaches, and management.

For us leaders, so much depends on how we connect and communicate

with people. Do we know how to convey our expectations clearly? Do we know how to build consensus?

Do we have the courage to tackle the tough conversations right away and not let them fester?

Tom sure does, and this conversation is a goldmine of wisdom

for how to build strong relationships through clear communication,

especially if you find yourself leading in a new situation.

Oh, and by the way, if that's not enough, Tom gives me a pretty darn direct

answer when I ask him if he thinks he can play until he's 50. So let's get right to it. Here's my

conversation with my good friend and soon to be yours, Tom Brady.

Tom, I want to thank you, first of all, for doing this podcast because you've done two before, but we do have a street going. I think we should keep the street going. If we break this streak, then I'm not as smart as you might think I am.

So we're not breaking this.

All right. Well, let's just keep doing podcast

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