Mike Elko: Communicating A Clear Vision

This week Andrew talks with Duke University Head Football Coach Mike Elko. In 2022, Mike was named ACC Coach of the Year — in just his first season at Duke. He took over a team that was 3-9 the previous season — and swiftly turned things around, leading Duke to a 9-4 record the following year. Andrew asks Mike about his career and the mindsets, tools, & leadership philosophies powering the turnaround he’s leading at Duke. You’ll hear actionable lessons on balancing competing priorities, communicating a clear vision, leading with authenticity, & so much more. This conversation is filled with powerful leadership & career lessons you can apply to anything.

Show Highlights:

(0:00) - Intro
(1:50) - Turning things around at Duke
(2:13) - First experience as head coach
(2:25) - Tailoring your approach
(2:35) - Building a Leadership Council
(3:34) - Finding “quick wins”
(4:43) - Prioritizing & compartmentalizing
(6:19) - Balancing competing priorities
(8:05) - Tarp pulling moments
(9:29) - Mike’s leadership philosophy
(9:37) - Communicating a clear vision
(11:38) - Relatability
(14:50) - Managing disruption
(15:05) - Quality control & driving efficiency
(17:40) - Two-way communication
(19:14) - Thinking about the why
(21:30) - Mike’s parents & childhood
(23:46) - Power of coaching

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