In this episode of Analog Leader, Fritz sits down with former BYU basketball player, entrepreneur, physical therapist, and coach Skyler Halford to talk about what it really takes to get the best out of people.

Skyler shares his journey from walking on at Utah State to becoming a First Team All-American at Salt Lake Community College and earning a scholarship to BYU. Along the way, he learned that great teams aren’t built simply by putting talented people in the same room—they’re built by understanding individual motivations, creating trust, and getting people to buy into something bigger than themselves.

The conversation explores the parallels between coaching athletes and leading employees, including why every person has a different “agenda,” how leaders can adapt their feedback style, and why knowing what motivates each member of your team matters more than treating everyone the same.

Skyler also shares several practical leadership tools you can use immediately, including his 1–10 check-in method, weekly employee conversations, and the “power statement” he used as an 88% free-throw shooter to control his mindset under pressure.

Whether you’re coaching a basketball team, running a business, or stepping into your first supervisory role, the principle is the same: great leaders learn what makes their people tick.

Learn more about Skyler:

Halford Hoops: HalfordHoops.com
Halford Hoops Physical Therapy: HalfordHoopsPT.com

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