John Gagliardi has a ton of lessons you can learn about leading and coaching people in your workplace. But it surprises him that anyone in the business world would be interested in what he has to say. John, football coach at St. John's University, Collegeville, MN, since 1953, is the most successful college football coach in history. Start with the Golden Rule he said. “Just treat everyone the way you'd like to be treated. I tell the guys to do everything you can to help the new guys. You don't get anywhere by being a jerk.” What are some of John's coaching ways that empower his players? And result in their winning in their jobs? Click here to read more
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