In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty sits down with Don Berman, Founder and Executive Chairman of CardWorks, for a powerful conversation about learning, growing, and overcoming. Throughout this episode, Coach and Don reminisce about their days playing basketball at Prospect Park and reflect on the powerful leadership lessons that shaped their careers competing in that environment.

Matt and Don discuss how the lessons learned on the court about resilience, teamwork, and perseverance helped them in both business and life as a whole. With Coach Doherty's work as an executive coach and Don’s success running a multi-million-dollar business, their stories of evolution and overcoming challenges will bring an unfiltered feeling of motivation into your world.

Don shares insights into how he leads with compassion and integrity, making his team feel valued every day. He also explains how his company’s core values have created a positive, people-first culture that drives their success and community impact.

This installment of The Rebound also highlights Don’s dedication to giving back and how his charitable efforts reflect his commitment to both business and social responsibility. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that demonstrates the power of hard work, leadership, and the importance of lifting others up along the way!

Key Takeaways:

• Grit and perseverance on the basketball court translated into valuable leadership skills for both Matt and Don.
• Building strong teams starts with fostering an environment of respect, trust, and mutual appreciation.
• The lessons learned from early experiences can have a lasting impact on personal and professional growth.
• Success isn’t just about business acumen. It’s about creating a positive and inclusive company culture.
• Giving back to the community is central to Don's leadership philosophy and company values.
• True leadership is about empowering others, making them feel valued, and setting them up for success.

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.

In this powerful conclusion to the STEVIT Leadership Framework, Coach Matt Doherty shares what may be the toughest and most transformative trait for any leader: knowing the truth. Not the version you hope is real, but the actual truth about yourself, your people, your organization, and your results.

Coach shares personal stories and hard-won lessons, including a pivotal moment in his career at North Carolina, where he was forced to confront painful truths about his leadership. Facing the truth may sting, but it's also where real growth begins.

This episode also highlights the importance of creating a feedback-friendly culture where team members feel safe to speak honestly. Trust is the vehicle that carries truth, and silence in its absence only breeds bigger problems.

Coach encourages leaders to embrace data, accept feedback with gratitude, and actively seek the truth...even when it’s uncomfortable.

Because only when you mine for truth can you lead with real, genuine integrity, clarity, and courage.

Key Takeaways:

• Great leadership starts with facing the unfiltered truth about yourself and your organization
• Blind spots are dangerous. Ask what you’re missing and actively seek feedback
• Truth travels on trust; without psychological safety, teams will stay silent
• Feedback should be welcomed, not punished; praise those who speak the truth
• Data is another form of truth. Ignore it at your own risk
• When leaders face the truth, they grow faster, earn respect, and lead with confidence

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.

In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty is back with the fifth pillar of the STEVIT Leadership Framework: Know Your Industry.

Simply stated, knowing your product isn't enough. Great leaders need to deeply understand the landscape they operate in. Whether it's tech, healthcare, or sports, staying informed is essential to staying relevant.

Coach Doherty draws a sharp distinction between working in your business and working on it. Through real-world examples like Blockbuster, Uber, and Tesla, he illustrates how missing or misreading industry trends can be costly and how curiosity and passion can be your competitive edge.

The overarching theme of this episode is this: Become a lifelong learner. Be a student of the game. Engage with industry publications, talk to customers, and network with peers AND competitors alike. It's all about anticipation over reaction.

Coach wraps with a powerful reminder: when you study your craft and know your environment, the chaos slows down. You make sharper decisions, rebound faster from setbacks, and become a leader who shapes the future (not just survives it).

Key Takeaways:

• Knowing your product isn’t enough. You must understand your entire industry to lead effectively
• Disruption is constant. Leaders must be able to anticipate trends and shifts to stay ahead
• Be curious, not just smart. Curiosity drives learning and long-term leadership success
• Use tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to make time for strategic, long-term thinking (Quadrant 2 work)
• Leaders should constantly ask: Where is my industry heading in the next 3–5 years?
• The game slows down for great players - and for great leaders who prepare, study, and stay informed

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.