{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Blueprints","title":"Leading Through Adversity with DJ Eliot","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2361,"description":"What does leadership look like when life delivers its hardest challenge? In this deeply moving episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer welcomes NC State defensive coordinator DJ Eliot to talk about coaching, mentorship, and resilience both on and off the football field. DJ explains the philosophy behind his renowned \"Skill Drill Time\" approach to player development, building winning cultures in today's ever-changing college football landscape, and the invaluable role mentorship has played throughout his career. DJ also shares his family's extraordinary journey through his daughter’s courageous six-year battle with cancer, and the role of courage, presence, and gratitude when life doesn't go according to plan. Tune in to hear why you should always choose to fight, embrace each day with purpose, and inspire others through the way we live, with DJ Eliot.\n\nKey Points From This Episode:\nDiscover the philosophy behind DJ’s approach to coaching. \nFind out who inspired DJ to develop his coaching framework. \nUncover the value of mentorship and a lifelong growth mindset.\nHear how DJ got into coaching football as a profession. \nThe differences between coaching professional and college football.\nExplore how situational preparation separates winning teams from the rest.\nGet an update on the Wolf Pack, including key players. \nLearn how today's college football landscape has impacted leadership styles.\nUnderstand what it takes to be a leader and build a winning culture.\nUnpack why effective leaders must earn trust before expecting others to follow.\nDJ shares how his family overcame the loss of his daughter through leadership.\nReflect on his daughter’s inspiring message: always choose to fight.\nWhy being fully present is one of life's greatest leadership skills.\nQuotes:\n\n“Players don’t do what you tell them to do; players do what you train them to do.” — @CoachEliot [0:03:26]\n“You can’t perform a job if you don’t know what the job description is.” — @CoachEliot [0:07:34]...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HFUuwck2pv_aeBQhwplB-AgvboRx8a20pIsv_X_ZltQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMjdh/MWQ5OGI5NzI4M2Jm/MTE5MzY1ZjZhYmNj/NWE1MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}