The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

681: Clark Lea (Vanderbilt Football Coach) - Rebuilding a Program, Belief as a Practice, Leading Misfits, Ownership Mentality, and Why Relatedness Is Your Edge

March 29, 2026·38 minsolobusiness
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Coach Clark Lee transformed Vanderbilt football from a winless team into a 10-win powerhouse by prioritizing belief as a daily practice, fostering deep human connection, and leading with radical ownership instead of victimhood.


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Clark Lee

solo on The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Clark LeeRyan HawkDiego PaviaMike McDonaldMartin Shaw

Books

The Culture Codeby Dan Coyle

Companies

Vanderbilt University

Topics

EntrepreneurshipLeadershipManagement

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