About this episode
General Martin Dempsey discusses leadership and his role in USA Basketball while Ernie and Charles share their thoughts on various topics including Diana Taurasi and Oscar nominees.
General Martin Dempsey enters The Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about leadership, his role as Chairman of USA Basketball, and embracing the concept of ‘creative friction’. Ernie and Charles give flowers to Diana Taurasi, discuss their favorite Oscar nominees, debate the duality of Kenny Smith, and the Chuckster tells a story about how he was almost traded to the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Ernie, Charles
Guest: General Martin Dempsey
Topics covered
- leadership
- USA Basketball
- creative friction
- Oscar nominees
- NBA trades
Keywords
- leadership
- USA Basketball
- creative friction
- Diana Taurasi
- Kenny Smith
- NBA trades
- Oscar nominees
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USA Basketball, Lakers
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