Molly Fletcher, The Female Jerry Mcguire, On What It Takes To Be A Peak Performer

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Molly Fletcher shares some of the lessons she’s learned from working with some of the world's peak performers as a sports agent, her thoughts on youth sports, and her advice to women in leadership.

About Molly Fletcher: Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career and as President of CSE, Molly negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports’ biggest names, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.

As a World’s Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of five books, including The Energy Clock, Fearless at Work, and A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating.

Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Arthur Blank, Dabo Swinney, John Mackey, Matthew McConaughey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Simon Sinek.

Her insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets, including CNN, ESPN, Forbes, Fast Company, InStyle, and Sports Illustrated. As the founder of The Molly Fletcher Company, she helps leaders transform workplace complacency with her Game Changer Negotiation Training and The Energized Leader programs.

5 Key Takeaways:
1. Molly shares about how she went from being a college athlete to finding her place in the sports agency field.
2. She talks about some of the most memorable moments she’s experienced while working.
3. Molly discusses what separates successful athletes from those who don’t make it.
4. She talks about how she made the shift to becoming a full-time keynote speaker.
5. Molly provides valuable advice to women in leadership.
Quotes From the Episode:
“I think if you align your values and goals with your behaviors, then the outcome of that is a better version of you every single day and that’s more fulfilling.”
“If we’re aligning our values and goals with what matters most, it actually offsets burnout. I think the reason that people are so burned out is because the work they’re doing isn’t aligned with their deepest values.”

“Be gentle on yourself.”

Resources Mentioned:
Mollys Ted Talk
The Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Books by Molly
Book Molly as a Keynote Speaker
Game Changers by Molly Fletcher Podcast

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