• Chasing Andy Papathanassiou

  • Jun 5 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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Chasing Andy Papathanassiou

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  • In this compelling episode of Talent Chasing, hosts Brian Johnson and Jasper Spanjaart interview Andy Papathanassiou, whose extraordinary journey takes him from a Stanford football star to NASCAR's first-ever pit crew coach. Andy shares how a severe back injury ended his sports career but led him to revolutionize NASCAR pit crews. Listeners will hear about Andy’s innovative approach, bringing athletic discipline and consistency to the pits, and transforming pit stops into a well-coordinated team effort. His work with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Jeff Gordon resulted in groundbreaking success and numerous championships. Andy also discusses the parallels between sports and business, highlighting lessons in teamwork, practice, and perseverance. Now a keynote speaker, Andy uses pit crew simulations to teach high-performing team dynamics to business leaders. Chapters: Introduction and Guest Overview - 0:00:14 Andy Papathanassiou's Journey Begins - 0:01:04 First Ever Pit Crew Coach - 0:01:39 Discovering NASCAR and Breaking In - 0:03:10 Moving to Charlotte - 0:07:26 The Importance of Consistency - 0:24:16 Innovations in Pit Crew Dynamics - 0:28:42 Impact and Adoption of New Methods in NASCAR - 0:29:41 Pit Crew Training and Development Programs - 0:30:33 Keynote Speaking and Team Building - 0:31:03 Applying NASCAR Lessons to Business - 0:34:15
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