The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
Podcast Description
Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship UNC Tar Heels basketball team, and brought the ball up the court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins. Matt was drafted by Cleveland, and three days later his contract was voided. He never played in the NBA. Matt spent time on Wall Street, then became head coach for Notre Dame for one season, and then went to his alma mater, UNC, where he was named the National Coach of the Year in his first season. Within two years, he was forced to resign. Matt is now a Leadership and Executive Coach and a businessman.
Matt recently released his book, Rebound: From Pain to Passion, Leadership Lessons Learned, which is now a best seller and in its second printing. As a companion to the book, Matt is producing The Rebound Podcast, with guests including Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen, former NC Governor and WBT Host Pat McCrory, NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, and many others.
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The podcast primarily focuses on leadership, personal growth, sports analysis, and political commentary, with episodes featuring discussions on overcoming adversity, evaluating political journeys, and exploring trends in leadership, illustrated through interviews with Olympic athletes, political figures, and industry leaders.
Welcome to The Rebound with Coach Matt Doherty! This podcast features conversations and insights designed to elevate your leadership skills, provide key insights to improve your decision-making and communication, and take yourself and your team to new heights.
Our catalog is filled with illuminating conversations with personalities on a variety of subjects. After a successful run on The First, we’ve made the decision to take this show back to its original purpose and focus – helping you strengthen your leadership abilities and putting leaders from the world of business, sport, and more center stage.
We invite you to join Coach Doherty, whether he’s joined by a guest or flying solo, and discover how to tap into leadership potential you never knew was inside you!
ABOUT MATT DOHERTY:
Matt Doherty was a starter on the 1982 National Championship-winning North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing the ball up court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins. He went on to a career on Wall Street before the game of basketball came calling once again – this time as Head Coach at Notre Dame. After one year with the Fighting Irish, Coach Doherty returned to the bench at his alma mater North Carolina as Head Coach in 2000, where he was recognized as National Coach of the Year in his first season at the helm.
Today, coaching remains a vital part of Matt’s world as he serves as a Leadership and Executive Coach for numerous businesses and professionals. He’s the author of the best-selling book Rebound: From Pain to Passion, and his keynote speeches and presentations have left audiences motivated and ready to take action.
The Rebound will do the same. Press play and see for yourself!
In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty sits down with EOS Implementer Brandon Blell to break down the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to discuss how (and why) it’s transforming how small and mid-sized businesses operate. Together, they explore how EOS provides a proven framework for organizing teams, clarifying goals, and creating companies that can run smoothly even when the owner steps away.
The conversation highlights how EOS helps leaders create a clear vision and get every team member aligned with that direction. Brandon explains how alignment reduces confusion, improves decision-making, and ensures everyone is working toward the same long-term outcomes.
Coach Doherty and Brandon also examine the EOS concept of traction, which refers to turning a company’s vision into action through structure, discipline, and accountability. They discuss tools like quarterly rocks, scorecards, and weekly L10 Meetings that keep teams focused, on track, and fully responsible for the work that matters most.
The episode closes with a deep dive into building a strong culture and placing the right people in the right seats, a core principle of EOS. Brandon shares practical steps leaders can use to assess talent, strengthen workplace health, and build a business capable of sustained performance and long-term independence.
Key Takeaways
- EOS provides a simple, proven system for strengthening vision, alignment, and accountability across any organization.
- A clear vision that is understood and shared by the entire team is foundational to sustainable business growth.
- Traction tools like rocks, scorecards, and L10 Meetings help teams execute with focus and discipline.
- Healthy culture requires placing the right people in the right seats and ensuring they live the company’s core values.
- An Accountability Chart clarifies roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure before assigning people to positions.
- Implementing EOS step-by-step creates a stronger, more resilient business that can thrive without constant oversight from the owner.
To learn more about booking Coach Matt Doherty to speak at your next event or help you elevate your leadership game, visit dohertycoaching.com today.
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