What do Michael Jordan, Dean Smith, and high-performing CEOs all have in common? The answer: culture beats talent every time.In this episode of Decidedly, we sit down with Coach Matt Doherty, 1982 UNC National Champion, former head coach of the Tar Heels, and now an executive coach for business leaders. From cutting down nets with Jordan to coaching at Notre Dame and UNC, Doherty has lived through the highs of championships and the lows of leadership challenges.Coach Doherty shares stories from the locker room, the boardroom, and beyond, showing exactly how to apply championship-level leadership to your business, team, or career.KEY TOPICSThe untold lessons from Dean Smith’s legendary “Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together” cultureWhy culture, not just systems or talent, is the deciding factor for winning teams and thriving companiesThe three things only a CEO (or head coach) can do — and why you can’t outsource themHow to rebound from setbacks and turn failure into fuel for future successWhy every leader needs a personal board of directors to make better decisionsCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:38 The Esteemed Title of 'Coach'04:23 Impact of Coaches on Young Lives11:11 Journey to North Carolina12:32 Winning the 1982 Championship13:28 Core Values and Team Culture18:18 Challenges of Following a Legendary Coach23:18 Lessons in Leadership and Executive Coaching24:46 Navigating Relationships with Mentors25:48 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence29:50 Managing Up and Organizational Dynamics33:15 Building and Motivating Teams36:30 Vision, Culture, and Systems in Leadership45:13 Decision Making and Peer Advisory48:44 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysIf you’ve ever wondered how champions are built –  in sports or in business – this is an episode you don’t want to miss.#Leadership #Basketball #ExecutiveCoaching #DecidedlyPodcastCONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/decidedlypodcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast Shawn’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawn_d_smith Sanger’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAILJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!CONNECT WITH COACH MATTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmattdoherty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DohertyCoaching# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmattdoherty/ X: https://x.com/DohertyMatt Website: https://dohertycoaching.com/ Coach Matt Doherty, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, best-selling author, and executive coach, began his leadership journey as a starter on the 1982 UNC National Championship team alongside Michael Jordan under the legendary Dean Smith. He went on to become Head Coach at Notre Dame and North Carolina—earning AP National Coach of the Year in 2001—and has since worked with ESPN, the Indiana Pacers, and major corporations to strengthen leadership, culture, and team dynamics. Today, through keynotes, media appearances, and executive coaching, Coach Doherty shares actionable lessons from the court to the boardroom with a simple mission: “Learn & Grow” every day.