The Mindset of Leadership: How Reflection, Mentorship, and Emotional Intelligence Drive Growth with Dr. Larry Lauer

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Racquet Fuel

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62 episodes

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Racquet Fuel provides insights into the best practices and innovations of racquets industry business leaders. Co-hosts Kim Bastable, Director of Professional Tennis Management at the University of Florida, and Simon Gale, Senior Director Racquet Sports Development at the USTA National Campus, help racquets leaders in your ability to grow the game and to improve the experiences you offer to both your staff and players by talking to industry leaders, including USTA executives, authors and innovators. If you are on a career path in racquet sports or already a racquets business leader and you want to stay up to date on ideas and innovations in racquets industry business and leadership, this podcast is for you. Presented by the Athlete+ Podcast Network at the University of Florida Institute for Coaching Excellence.

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The Mindset of Leadership: How Reflection, Mentorship, and Emotional Intelligence Drive Growth with Dr. Larry Lauer

Racquet Fuel

33 minutes

1 month ago

The Mindset of Leadership: How Reflection, Mentorship, and Emotional Intelligence Drive Growth with Dr. Larry Lauer

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.

In 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.

What You’ll Learn:

Why true leadership starts with asking, “Am I doing this for me—or for others?”
How to develop daily reflection habits that keep you grounded and self-aware
The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation—and why it matters for long-term success
How emotional intelligence shapes your ability to lead and connect with your team
The most important skills directors can build to lead people, not just programs
Why mentorship accelerates leadership growth—and how to find and nurture great mentors
The mindset shift every aspiring leader needs before stepping into a new role

Resources & Mentions:

Compete Like a Champion podcast
Dr. Dan Gould
Dr. Paul Lubbers
USTA National Campus
John Wooden

Hosts:

Kim Bastable - UF Director of Racquet Sports education
Simon Gale - USTA leader & facility executive

Guest:

Larry Lauer - Director of Mental Performance at United States Tennis Association Player Development

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