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 John Rom, the defending U.S.

Open champion and one of the best golfers in the world. There's so much to admire about John

Rom. He's obviously super talented, absolutely the real deal as a person, and an extraordinary

competitor. But I think you'll be surprised to learn one of his most distinguishing

characteristics is his love for the history of the game. Not only does it help him appreciate those

who come before him, but he uses what he's learned to give him a competitive edge and help him in the

heat of battle. Now knowing your history can be your advantage too,

because here's the thing,

the best leaders I know use history to learn from

and inspire them about what's possible.

You're going to love this episode,

so let's tee it off.

Here's my conversation with my good friend,

and soon to be yours john roe you're the defending u.s open champion what's that

feel like you know you're going into this tournament as a defender all eyes will be on you what's it

feel like usually we're defending a tournament obviously you want to repeat it, right?

And I feel like a major is a little bit different in the sense of course you want to win it.

But there's the sense of empowerment when you're the defending champion of a major, right?

Because I mean, still got the trophy in the mantle.

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