• In Conversation with John Amaechi OBE – Being an ethical leader

  • Jun 4 2023
  • Length: 43 mins
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In Conversation with John Amaechi OBE – Being an ethical leader

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    Psychologist John Amaechi, a former NBA basketball player, shares his his journey to sporting success and his decision to pursue a career in psychology. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, he also discusses ethics in business and his personal principles, stressing the importance of creating cultures of accountability.

    Episode timestamps

    • Growing up in Stockport in the UK [00:01:12]
    • Being recognised for physical ability over his intellect [00:05:28] ]
    • Discovering basketball – and moving to the US to realise his ambitions [00:09:34]
    • Writing 3,000 letters to the US to find a coach [00:12:15]
    • Dealing with setbacks [00:14:29]
    • The benefits of hard work [00:18:50]
    • Principles and loyalty – turning down a contract with the Lakers [00:22:29]
    • How principles can help boost trust and engagement [00:28:12]
    • Having honest conversations and the value of micro-appraisals [00:32:18]
    • Ethical leadership [00:39:54]
    • Being an 'everyday Jedi' [00:40:49]
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