SummaryIn this conversation, Kendrick Pratt and Joey Blake discuss leadership lessons from the NFL, the importance of empowering people, creating a positive work environment, and the impact of nutrition on performance. They emphasize the need for leaders to provide grace and accountability, as well as the importance of caring for athletes' well-being. The conversation highlights the role of environment in team success and the challenges of getting athletes to buy into nutrition. Overall, the discussion provides valuable insights for coaches and athletes looking to improve performance and create a successful team culture. This conversation explores the impact of attitudes and energy on team culture, the importance of caring about one's craft, the role of nutrition in athlete performance, and the benefits of digital programming. The chapters cover topics such as the negative impact of bad attitudes, the spread of negative energy, finding balance in nutrition, and the importance of collaboration and compromise in nutrition and strength training. The conversation also delves into the significance of blood work for athletes, the individualization of nutrition, and the need for education and collaboration across disciplines. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of relationships, trust, and continuous improvement in performance.TakeawaysNegative attitudes and energy can have a snowball effect and spread quickly throughout a team or organization.Caring about one's craft is essential for gaining the respect and buy-in of athletes.Customized nutrition plans can provide value and help athletes meet their individual needs.Collaboration and compromise between nutrition and strength training professionals can lead to better outcomes for athletes.Education and empowerment are key in fostering collaboration and improving performance.Chapters00:00Introduction and Show Promotion01:42Introducing the Guest03:35Leadership Lessons from the NFL08:01Developing Staff and Creating Growth Opportunities12:21The Importance of Empowering People17:05Creating a Positive and Efficient Work Environment19:50The Role of Environment in Team Success23:41The Impact of Nutrition on Performance29:03Getting Athletes to Buy into Nutrition34:05The Importance of Grace and Accountability35:52Caring More Than the Athletes36:45The Negative Impact of Bad Attitudes37:15The Spread of Negative Energy37:29The Importance of Caring About Your Craft38:26The Influence of Coaches on Athletes' Behavior39:24Finding Balance in Nutrition40:01Creating Customized Nutrition Plans41:27Compromise and Collaboration in Nutrition and Strength Training42:08The Push and Pull of Training and Nutrition43:05The Importance of Relationships and Trust44:14The Significance of Blood Work for Athletes45:11The Individualization of Nutrition46:08The Role of Gut Microbiome in Nutrition47:30The Transition to Digital Nutrition Programming49:50The Benefits of Digital Programming52:39The Importance of Systemization in Organizations53:44Collaboration and Empowerment in Performance56:18The Value of Feedback and Continuous Improvement58:07The Need for Education and Collaboration Across Disciplines01:00:34The Synergy of Nutrition, Strength Training, and Recovery01:02:39The Power of Educating and Empowering OthersSupport the show