{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f0a340b5cd348166b82367d/5fe09cb59827922c5b0e9584?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 25:  David Cooks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f0a340b5cd348166b82367d/1608554373058-a91722412e1b1f1630c6a1452fcf8e2b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>David Cooks is the kind of man you want your son to be around.</p><p>Heck, he's the kind of person we should all be around.</p><p>David is the last episode of Season One of the Eating Crow Podcast.</p><p>We could not have picked a better way to end 2020.</p><p>David's story is the stuff of movies.</p><p>I'm thinking Denzel, maybe Jamie Foxx or the late, great Chadwick Boseman as the right guys to play David.</p><p>In his book, \"Getting Undressed, from Paralysis to Purpose\" he describes his approach to life. The title says it all.</p><p>David is highly educated, a successful basketball coach, mentor, leader and man of character.</p><p>David received his Master of Business Administration in Finance from Duke University and his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (trivia, my wife's alma mater - and where we met, that's another story). </p><p>His career path includes time spent in Banking, Finance, Education and Athletics.</p><p>His ability to overcome obstacles and to achieve success in the face of adversity is what makes his story inspiring and motivating to others.</p><p>Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:</p><ol><li>Perspective is so important.  David met someone in his first days in a rehab hospital that changed his view of the world.</li><li>Leadership comes in many forms.  David coached basketball from a wheelchair in a manner most men could only dream of.</li><li>No obstacle is worth crying about. David opened many companies and educational institutions to the need for handicap access.  Literally, unapologetically - he showed up and didn't complain, he just \"did\".</li></ol><p>David's Eating Crow Moments:</p><ol><li>Getting fired as a coach.  I love this part of his story.  Despite his persona, results matter and he was the first to admit it.</li><li>Asking for help.  David has learned the art of asking for assistance in a way that puts people at ease.</li></ol><p>THIS IS A MUST LISTEN.</p><p>You can find David here:</p><p>Website:  www.davidcooksspeaks.com</p><p>YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3hbogw6</p><p>Facebook:  facebook.com/dcespeaks</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooksspeaks-mba-20001210</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Peter Durand"}