Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders on How to Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field

Ep. 171: To celebrate our new book that hits shelves March 12th, Coach Prime and I discuss the mindset that keeps him highly motivated – and highly motivating – after an impressive career.

This Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and nine seasons in Major League Baseball. His 1992 World Series appearance makes him the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. Now he is developing young men into leaders as the football coach at University of Colorado.

In this episode and BONUS LEADERSHIP RESOURCE, lessons include:

• 5:00 How to “make confidence your natural odor”
• 8:30 The doubters Deion faced at an early age
• 10:30 Emphasizing "team" in a system where individuals are drafted and compensated
• 12:30 The unexpected place where Deion played his best football
• 17:00 How he turned time on the Aflac set into a mentoring moment with Nick Saban
• 19:00 Why time is your most valuable "coin"
• 23:00 Distinguishing between great skill and great leadership
• 30:00 Coaching someone to excel in their existing strengths

Special thanks to Samantha Clark and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.