331: The Amazing Race’s Joanna Lohman: Why Role Players Win Championships

Release Date: Sept 22

Only one player scores the goal. But it's the team that wins championships.

Joanna Lohman played professional soccer for 16 years, including time on the U.S. Women's National Team. Now, she helps leaders build high-performing teams where every role gets the credit it deserves and no one settles for the bare minimum.

What You’ll Learn:‍

What happens when leaders only celebrate their star employees
Why striving to be the greatest can keep you from being great
How to reward the important work that often goes unnoticed
Why your team is playing not to lose instead of playing to win
What to do when a high performer struggles in a leadership role
How to make the path to success clear for your team
How to show up authentically in any situation

‍In This Episode:

(00:00) Introduction
(01:26) The Risk of Focusing on Superstars
(03:01) Celebrating Role Players
(06:58) Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose
(08:17) Playing at the Edges
(11:02) From Her Peak to Rock Bottom
(14:46) Shedding a Performance-Based Identity
(18:20) Letting Go of What You Can't Control
(20:21) Authenticity and Performance
(22:59) Why Top Performers Struggle as Leaders
(24:56) Making Success Simple
(28:10) Dialing Authenticity Up and Down
(31:48) 7 Words That Changed Her Life
(38:24) What Parents Get Wrong in Youth Sports
(44:09) Season 39 of The Amazing Race

About Joanna Lohman:

Joanna Lohman is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women’s National Team. She is the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired, honoring her 16-year playing career where she built a platform for social impact. She is the author of, "Raising Tomorrow's Champions", a global keynote speaker, and authenticity activator. She continues her influence as a Sport Diplomat and your new favorite celesbian.

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