#141 Rob Newson - VP of Strategy and Vision at Philadelphia 76ers

Today we spoke with Rob Newson - VP of Strategy and Vision at Philadelphia 76ers. This episode was brought to you by Commit Action. It is a differentiator. We use it and are huge fans. It pairs you with a dedicated accountability coach whose sole job is to give you clarity on what needs to get done and the accountability to make sure you do it. This levels up your productivity. Join fellow members including venture backed founders, globe-trotting internet entrepreneurs & Fortune 500 execs…and ourselves. Find out more at www.commitaction.com A master integrator - of ideas, personalities, and actions...skilled and experienced at getting the best from teams, concepts and processes. Rob is driven by a sense of contribution and community, and motivated by challenges, teamwork and the finish line. A 30 year Navy SEAL (now retired from the Navy), he is renowned for his creativity, unconventional approaches, leadership, project management and inter-and intra-organisation coordination. Rob has a PhD in Leadership Studies and was the Director at the White House Military Office, as part of the US Dept. of Defense. We speak about how he got into the NBA, cultivating and retaining championship DNA (Identity and Culture) - and what he brings to the table in his role with the 76ers. The value and importance of teamwork is dug into - "if you want to go far, go with others". Rob explains his workouts to get rid of body rust and unpacks The Honor Foundation - a world-class career transition institute for US Special Ops. Find out more at www.honor.org