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Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta are coming together to cut across the worlds of sports and business and dissect the subtle art of making others better. Glue Guys explores the qualities that make individuals become better leaders, teammates, and humans alongside a trio with those same ambitions. In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations on themes and life lessons drawn from their own high-stakes experiences. From strategies for effective teamwork to personal stories of success, the podcast covers a broad range of topics relevant to anyone looking to make an impact in their respective fields.
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April 17, 2025
In this episode of Glue Guys, Alex, Shane, and Ravi talk with renowned sportswriter Wright Thompson about the complexities of ambition and success. Wright shares insights from his profiles of elite athletes like Jason Tatum and Michael Jordan, exploring the personal costs of excellence, the struggle to balance professional obsession with family life, and how our personal narratives shape us. The conversation reveals powerful parallels between athletic greatness and other forms of achievement, touching on Pat Riley's "Malibu retirement" myth and the universal search for meaning beyond success. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. —- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:00:52) Navigating Awkward Beginnings (00:01:28) Connecting Through Shared Experiences (00:02:12) The Invasiveness of Writing (00:03:53) The Unique Lives of Athletes (00:04:44) The Short Window of Athletic Careers (00:06:51) The Struggle of Post-Retirement (00:12:46) The Celtics' Legacy and Modern Era (00:20:51) Balancing Ambition and Family (00:27:14) Managing Pressure and Expectations (00:28:39) The Fleeting Nature of Success (00:29:10) Different Perspectives on Time and Career (00:32:43) Faith and Freedom in Sports (00:34:22) The Edge of Greatness (00:38:44) The Complexity of Personal Stories (00:46:49) The Role of Glue People
April 10, 2025
Jim “Bones” Mackay has seen it all. Three-time Masters champion caddie. The man inside the ropes with Phil Mickelson for 25+ years. And now one of golf’s most respected voices. In this episode of Glue Guys, Bones joins us for an incredible deep dive into what really happens at Augusta during Masters Week — from the insane pressure players feel to Phil’s wildest shots to Tiger’s mental toughness. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. —- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:03:34) The Champions Dinner (00:05:41) Rory McIlroy's Preparation (00:08:33) The Role of a Caddy (00:10:32) Phil Mickelson's Iconic Shot (00:15:06) The Sounds of Augusta (00:19:02) Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Rivalry (00:26:13) Managing Competitiveness (00:31:40) The Famous Veto Vote (00:33:26) A Golf Fan's Frustration (00:34:02) Pioneering Caddy Techniques (00:37:24) Handling Near Misses and Heartbreaks (00:41:18) Caddy Camaraderie and Challenges (00:46:03) The Intensity of Team Events (00:47:45) Ryder Cup Fever and Rivalries (00:55:28) Gamesmanship and Mental Warfare (01:01:04) Legacy and Craft of a Hall of Fame Caddy (01:03:53) Personal Life and Family Support
April 3, 2025
NFL coach Dan Quinn joins the Glue Guys to share wisdom from his coaching journey. He discusses learning authenticity from mentors Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, using his Atlanta firing as an opportunity for growth, and his approach to building Washington's culture through player ownership. Quinn reveals how he creates high standards by competing in everything, celebrates "glue guys" who hold teams together, and shares his philosophy on developing both players and coaches. A masterclass in leadership from one of football's most respected minds. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp, the financial operation platform that simplifies everything about how businesses spend money and spend their time. You can manage spend approvals, control your expenses, automate your accounting, track your vendor relationships, book your travel and delight your entire workforce with intuitive business software. Ramp enables you to focus all of your attention on what's most important. Get started now and build a more efficient team and a more profitable business, whether you have five employees or 25,000. Go to ramp.com/gg to sign up for free and receive a $250 welcome bonus. —- Glue Guys is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Glue Guys, visit https://joincolossus.com/series/glue-guys/. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @GlueGuys_Pod | @JoinColossus Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys (00:02:14) Introducing Dan Quinn: A Coaching Legend (00:03:30) Learning from the Best: Saban and Carroll (00:04:29) Authenticity in Coaching (00:06:50) Transitioning Roles and Leadership Growth (00:08:59) Facing Challenges and Embracing Change (00:10:30) Feedback and Continuous Improvement (00:13:33) Building a Winning Culture (00:17:00) The Power of Authenticity and Team Dynamics (00:20:08) Establishing a New Era with the Commanders (00:24:17) The Rookie's Request and Military Influence (00:26:25) Shared Vision and Leadership (00:27:48) Assistant Coaches and Player Feedback (00:30:49) Handling Departures and Succession Planning (00:33:23) Year Two Expectations and Improvement (00:35:08) Competing in Practice (00:39:20) Recognizing Glue Guys and Special Teams
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