Successful Leadership Through Overcoming Unbeatable Odds with Jeff LoVecchio

Jeff LoVecchio is a former professional hockey player and personal trainer. He grew up in my backyard, St. Louis. Through hard work and dedication, self-discipline, he willed himself into a division one scholarship at Western Michigan University.

When it comes to saving and choosing a college with our kids, there are several variables that can seem overwhelming. Many of us don’t know where to start, and our kids are looking to us to guide them and lead them through this transition. Today, my guest shares many insights on choosing the right college, ways to save for tuition early and how we can be armed with the best information possible to make the right decisions.

Leaders are not exempt from adversity and obstacles. In fact, if anything, leaders have a larger target on our backs when it comes to challenges. If you’re listening to this podcast, that means you are a dad and or husband, and that makes you a leader. Today, my guest, Jeff LoVecchio, former professional hockey player, shares his journey as a leader in the NHL, the adversity he faced, and how he led himself and his team despite his challenges and the success that came from it.

After 3 years at Western Michigan University, he signed with the Boston Bruins for 3 years before being traded to the Florida Panthers, Providence Bruins, Florida Panthers for their AHL team for a season and a half.

Unfortunately, he sustained multiple injuries, including multiple concussions and it was decided that it would be best for his career and longevity to start playing overseas. Then over the next six years he was fortunate enough to play in the top leagues in Italy, Norway, Austria and Asia, living in places that had different values and societal norms than what we are accustomed to over in the U.S.

What You’ll Learn

15:30 Hard Work

18:11 What’s Your Why

26:25 Helicopter Parents

31:55 Sports and Success

41:32 Sacrifice vs. Investing

48:49 YOLO

52:58 The Car Ride Home

This way you don’t drive your child crazy but you also teach them to reflect on their skills and you don’t damage your relationship with them.

Jeff LoVecchio’s Links

• Website: https://snipfeed.co/jefflovecchio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflovecchio/
• Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jefflovecchio
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ITM6PsmawPEBffxyM6Xww/videos
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-lovecchio-85014a152/
• Podcast: https://www.thehockeythinktank.com/podcast