300: Basketball Team Transformed with a Culture First Approach with Sean Glaze

Gut + Science

🏀 What separates a losing team from a winning one? Culture.

Sean Glaze learned this the hard way—after a brutal 21-loss season as a basketball coach. But one aha moment changed everything, turning his struggling team into a powerhouse.

In this episode, Sean shares how the same principles that transformed his team can revolutionize workplace culture. From building trust to holding people accountable (without the drama), he breaks down the real MVPs of leadership—goals, relationships, accountability, and gratitude.

Great leaders don’t just call plays—they build culture.

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Key Takeaways:

• Culture is the ultimate game-changer – Talent and strategy are essential but never sufficient.
• Goals create clarity – Every team member must understand how their role impacts the bigger mission.
• Relationships build trust – Without strong relationships, accountability feels like criticism rather than support.
• Expectations should be crystal clear – Values must be lived out, not just listed.
• Accountability should be a growth tool – Call people up, not out.
• Gratitude fuels performance – A culture of appreciation leads to stronger engagement and motivation.