Dick Schultz and Kevin Cramton discuss why leaders shouldn't face challenges alone, emphasizing the need to build a strong support network. They share specific strategies for connecting with others, such as Kevin's story of bonding with a Ukrainian billionaire over a Monet painting and Dick's advice to ask penetrating questions and listen intently. The conversation also covers practical leadership tactics, including the importance of getting honest feedback from your team and understanding the difference between deep, fair-weather, and transactional relationships.01:01 How to Handle Challenges03:32 Build the Right People Team07:44 Ask Questions and Listen10:55 The Power of Connection15:30 Three Tiers of Relationships25:01 Trust: Earned or Given?32:09 True Servant Leadership42:05 Building Credibility With Your Team45:55 The Importance of Self-Awareness54:53 Don't Let Your Ego Win

In this episode of Tuned Talks, former NCAA head Dick Schultz and author Kevin Cramton explore the lessons learned from a vocation in high-stakes coaching and leadership. They discuss the proverbial truth that persistence often beats raw talent, illustrated with personal stories about legendary coach John Wooden and the evolution of basketball. This conversation offers practical career advice on maintaining a healthy family balance and the importance of adaptability to avoid hitting a professional plateau.00:58 Mentoring The Next Generation01:38 The Secret to Coaching02:58 Effort Beats Raw Talent04:28 Recruiting "Go-Get-Em" Guys07:08 Why "C" Students Win08:45 My Best Career Advice09:06 How The Game Changed11:02 Wilt Chamberlain's Illegal Dunk14:35 NBA's International Takeover15:42 The Real "Dream Team" Story18:35 Remembering My Friend, John Wooden20:16 John Wooden's Beard Rule23:52 Getting Wooden To Return29:10 The Career-Family Balance34:22 A Spouse Is Key40:01 Letting Your Kids Choose47:11 "Test Drive" Your Career51:31 The Most Important Skill54:22 Why Problems Are Good

In this episode Kevin Cramton talks with his mentor Dick Schultz, who he calls his "real life Yoda," about his incredible life journey through America's biggest changes. Dick shares amazing stories from growing up during the Great Depression, like how his dad started a brand new frozen food locker business, and how as a coach he led his Iowa basketball team to a huge upset win against number one ranked UCLA and John Wooden. They then compare those simpler times to today's complicated world of college sports, discussing how big money and rules like the transfer portal have changed everything for players and coaches.00:00 Welcome to Tuned Talks00:58 Meeting a Real Life Yoda02:30 Growing Up in Hard Times04:16 Dad's New Business Idea07:48 Learning to Adapt11:56 The Ice Box Business13:59 A Father's Life Lessons18:26 Working Together20:22 Old School Fun and Movies23:08 The Importance of Team Sports26:06 First Coaching experience with the Junior High Team27:54 “Field of Dreams” baseball moment32:18 Becoming a College Coach34:03 Beating the Number One Team and John Wooden37:01 Mentoring Players40:06 The Challenges of Recruiting42:05 How College Sports Have Changed44:58 Ideas to Fix College Sports52:01 The Future of College Conferences55:30 Paying for All the Other Sports01:03:46 The Pressure on Young Athletes01:06:54 Letting Kids Follow Their Own Dreams