Episode 46: Why the Colts Owner Wears a Headset and What Leaders Can Learn

16/09/2025 15 min

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When Carly Irsay-Gordon, new owner of the Indianapolis Colts, said she wanted a headset on the sideline to “know if they’re full of sh*t,” people were quick to judge. But what looks like a bold headline is actually a bold leadership strategy.This episode breaks down why great leaders don’t just pay for performance — they get close enough to understand it.What This Episode Breaks Down:✔️ Why visibility creates better decisions (and prevents expensive ones)✔️ The difference between micromanaging and managing with intent✔️ Why lagging metrics aren’t enough — and what leaders should look for instead✔️ What this NFL moment teaches founders, execs, and team leaders about earning trust✔️ Why presence and curiosity matter more than ever in high-stakes leadershipEdge of the Episode: “Remove emotion. Find data. Make better decisions.”For: Founders, operators, and performance-driven leaders who know oversight without insight is just guessing — and guessing costs too much.Visit ontheball.co to learn more about how we help you drive more sales, develop better leaders, and elevate performance. 🎙 New episodes drop every Monday — powered by @ontheball.coFOLLOW US:Instagram: @thedailyedgepodLinkedIn: @ontheballWebsite: ontheball.coLISTEN ON AUDIO:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30CuYNmGxbwjv6o694qlHLApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-edge/id1799962626#Leadership #NFL #CarlyIrsayGordon #TheDailyEdge #FounderLife #PerformanceLeadership #OnTheBall #DecisionMaking #ClarityWins #CoachingCulture

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