In this episode, Tim sits down with Dr. Conway Edwards, the lead pastor of One Community Church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They begin by reminiscing about how they first met and the strong emphasis both place on authentic leadership. Dr. Conway shares personal stories from his upbringing in Jamaica, highlighting the impact sports—especially track and field and soccer—had on developing his mindset around competition, teamwork, and leadership.

As the conversation continues, Dr. Conway opens up about the pivotal role of community throughout his life, discussing how lessons from sports translated into leadership, business, and ministry. He explains how his desire for education was born from both necessity and inspiration and breaks down advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of ongoing learning, character development, and community involvement.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• The importance of community and collaboration over individual achievement
• Dr. Conway’s childhood and sports experiences growing up in Jamaica
• The culture of competition in Jamaican schools and its long-term impact
• Dr. Conway’s role models in sports (track and field, soccer) and outside of sports
• Dr. Conway’s journey to the United States for college through sports scholarships
• Lessons learned from setbacks and doors closing (e.g., missed athletic opportunities)
• Why One Community Church prioritizes community and what that means in practice
• Dr. Conway’s educational journey and passion for lifelong learning
• The connection between faith, leadership, and business within the church
• How to cultivate leadership skills over time (learning, mentoring, immersion)
• Honest discussion about the church as both a spiritual and operational organization

In this episode of the Bonafide Leaders podcast, Tim continues to explore the intersection of sports, business, and leadership by drawing parallels between experiences on the basketball court and in the workplace. Tim shares insights from his journey as a student athlete, focusing on the valuable, transferable skills he developed through sports, such as load management, resilience after losing or failing, perseverance, work ethic, and understanding the nuances of human relationships. He discusses how these skills have shaped his professional and personal life, providing examples from his college years balancing academics, athletics, and relationships, as well as early lessons learned about winning, losing, and maintaining perspective.

The conversation then moves to Tim’s transition into coaching, highlighting the importance of understanding various roles—player, coach, spectator, and official—and how knowing one's current role can be vital for success and growth. Tim recounts his early coaching experiences, from youth camps to running an AAU boys’ basketball team, and details the responsibilities involved in coaching, such as recruiting, practice planning, motivating players, team budgeting, and managing parents expectations.

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References from the Episode:

Book references:

First Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham

Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni

Movie Reference:

King Richard (Venus and Serena)

Key Topics Discussed:

• The four key roles in sports and how they relate to business teams
• Five essential transferable skills Tim learned as a player:
• Tim’s transition from player to coach and early coaching experiences
• Recruiting and developing talent in both sports and business
• The importance of effective communication and giving feedback
• Handling conflict, negotiation, and adaptability in leadership
• Creating structure and value in meetings
• Continuous reflection and analysis for growth
• Encouragement for listeners to get involved in coaching and leadership opportunities

In this episode of Bonafide Leaders, Tim welcomes Dan Rembold, Vice President at Texas Instruments, accomplished cyclist, devoted family man, and leukemia survivor. Dan shares his remarkable journey—from his early days as a multi-sport athlete and his passion for technology, to the unexpected life-altering cancer diagnosis that changed everything.

Dan then shares that while he living his dream life with an incredible career at Texas Instruments, raising a family of five children, and building his dream home, his world was changed forever with a leukemia diagnosis. He talks about how his competitive spirit and resilience that was honed through years of athletic and professional challenges, became vital tools in his fight for survival. Dan opens up about navigating a devastating diagnosis, the support systems that carried him through, and how he used goal-setting and a coaching mindset to persevere in the face of seemingly impossible odds. From taking on a 100-mile bike race to conquering Race Across America as the first bone marrow transplant leukemia survivor, Dan’s story is a testament to the power of grit, mindset, and faith.

Books Mentioned In this Episode:

Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution by Frederick Appelbaum

Grit by Angela Duckworth

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey

To connect with Tim, visit: www.BonafideLeaders.com

Key Topics Discussed:

• Early memories and the role of sports (soccer, swimming, cross country) in his upbringing
• How the competitive spirit shaped Dan’s approach to work and leadership
• The sudden leukemia diagnosis and the emotional/mental impact
• Navigating treatment, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and recovery
• The importance of mindset, resilience, and coaching oneself through adversity
• Returning to work and the workplace community’s support
• Setting and achieving new goals after recovery—specifically, the Race Across America
• How lessons from sports apply to business, team leadership, and family life
• Advice for those facing serious illness and for their caretakers/loved ones