11: Mike Boynton | Unlock Your Self Confidence and Make Trusting God Your Biggest Accomplishment - a podcast by Aisha Foy & Nick Lagroone

We have placed Mike Boynton on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to achieve greatness. During this interview Coach Boynton sets the tone for what it means to be unapologetically himself in a profession where it is easy to want to fit a certain stereotype. His level of confidence and authenticity is evident in this interview. As the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State University, he his priorities as leader of the program which include setting an example as a man, husband and a father and building relationships with his players. In a league with accomplished coaches, Mike Boynton doesn’t let the expectations of others get in the way of living out his mission and keeping his faith first and helping his players understand their value outside of making it to the NBA. He gives us the prospective that we are here for a purpose much bigger than ourselves.

In this conversation you will learn:

How to stay focused on your purpose in the mist of navigating your career.
What it means to trust God’s plan over your plan.
The importance of listening as a leader and operating in humility.
How he demonstrates to his young men that compassion and vulnerability are signs of strength.
What happens when you focus on doing your job well vs. fitting the stereotype on the outside.
The importance of mentorship and legacy as he highlights the significant roles of John Thompson, George Raveling and Leonard Hamilton.

We hope that the lessons in this conversation inspire you to continue on your journey to greatness. Please write a review or give us a s/o on social media to let us know what you took away from this episode.

More on Mike Boynton:

Oklahoma State Coaching Profile:https://okstate.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mike-boynton-jr-/1865
Twitter: @thacoachmike

This podcast is hosted by: Aisha Foy and Nick Lagroone, just two driven young professionals thirsty for knowledge and wisdom.


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