{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Racquet Fuel","title":"The Mindset of Leadership: How Reflection, Mentorship, and Emotional Intelligence Drive Growth with Dr. Larry Lauer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0cc981e4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2031,"description":"What separates a good coach from a transformative leader? Mental performance expert Dr. Larry Lauer says it’s not talent or IQ—it’s reflection, self-awareness, and putting others first.\nIn this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Dr. Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the USTA National Campus and co-host of the Compete Like a Champion podcast. Known for shaping the mental toughness and mindset of America’s top junior and pro athletes, Larry brings a fresh, research-backed lens to leadership in racquet sports. Together, they unpack the psychology of motivation, the power of mentorship, and how emotional intelligence impacts every level of coaching and management.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nWhy true leadership starts with asking, “Am I doing this for me—or for others?”\nHow to develop daily reflection habits that keep you grounded and self-aware\nThe difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation—and why it matters for long-term success\nHow emotional intelligence shapes your ability to lead and connect with your team\nThe most important skills directors can build to lead people, not just programs\nWhy mentorship accelerates leadership growth—and how to find and nurture great mentors\nThe mindset shift every aspiring leader needs before stepping into a new role\n\nResources & Mentions:\nCompete Like a Champion podcast\nDr. Dan Gould\nDr. Paul Lubbers\nUSTA National Campus\nJohn Wooden\n\nHosts:\nKim Bastable - UF Director of Racquet Sports education\nSimon Gale - USTA leader & facility executive\nGuest:\nLarry Lauer - Director of Mental Performance at United States Tennis Association Player Development\n\nLearn More & Get Certified\n\nRacquet Fuel is powered by the University of Florida’s Director of Racquet Sports Certificate Program, the industry’s leading education for current and aspiring racquets leaders. Explore our self-paced online courses—Personal Brand Management, Operations & Programming, and Leadership & Finance—and join the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/StOyLHxRkk1NLWb3MSXOJmJmVSBzb89zIuOk_jvxTZ4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTA5LzE2OTYw/MDYyOTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}