In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty sits down with Kim and Matt Matone to explore how defining and living your core values can transform a business. As founders of Matone Counseling & Testing, the Matones share how values like compassion, integrity, and accessibility guide their daily operations.

This in-depth conversation dives deep into how purpose-driven leadership requires more than words on a wall, but consistent action and a willingness to eat, sleep, and breathe your brand and what it stands for. Kim and Matt reveal how embedding core values into their hiring, service delivery, and internal culture has fueled trust and growth.

You're one click away from gaining insight into the practical steps the Matones have taken to serve diverse communities through intentional accessibility. They explain how to make services truly available to those who need them most, leveraging flexible scheduling and working with varied insurance providers to get the job done.

If you've listened to past episodes of The Rebound, you know Coach Doherty emphasizes that strong leadership isn’t just about strategy, it’s about character. This episode challenges entrepreneurs and executives alike to examine whether they’re walking the talk when it comes to the values they claim to uphold.

Key Takeaways

• Defining your organization’s core values is the first step. Living them daily is what makes the real difference.
• Accessibility should go beyond availability and address the unique barriers different communities face.
• Compassion-driven leadership fosters healthier workplace cultures and more engaged teams.
• Values-based leadership builds trust with both employees and clients.
• Hiring practices should reflect and reinforce your organization’s core values.
• True leadership means being intentional about aligning your decisions and actions with your stated purpose.

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The Rebound is back and, in this episode, Matt Doherty shifts focus to the “V” in his STEVIT leadership model: Vision. He challenges leaders to go beyond slogans and create a vivid, compelling picture of the future that energizes and aligns their teams.

A strong vision isn’t optional...it’s absolutely essential if you want your team to succeed. When teams understand where they’re going and why it matters, confusion fades and momentum builds.

Matt breaks vision into three powerful roles: how it aligns, inspires, and filters. With alignment, a team can move in unison; with inspiration, they connect emotionally to their work; and with focus, they cut through distractions.

You are encouraged to define your vision by answering three questions: Where are we going? Why does it matter? What values will guide us? When leaders live and repeat their vision consistently, they set the foundation for clarity, culture, and long-term impact.

6 Key Takeaways

• Vision is the leader’s responsibility; if you don’t define it, your team fills the gap with confusion or fear.
• A compelling vision creates alignment, ensuring everyone is moving in the same direction with purpose.
• Vision must be emotional, not just numerical; people follow “why,” not just “how much.”
• A clear vision helps filter out distractions and keeps the team focused on what matters.
• You should define your vision through vivid language, clear stakes, and guiding values.
• If your top employees can’t articulate your vision, it’s time to clarify, communicate, and embed it into the culture.

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 breaks down the crucial leadership skill of reading your environment — the "E" in his STEVIT framework. Drawing from his coaching days at North Carolina, Matt illustrates how understanding the context around you is the first step toward effective leadership.

Join Coach as he discusses the importance of market awareness, encouraging leaders to go beyond surface-level metrics, and truly listening to customers. Using real-world examples like Kodak, Matt shows how failing to adapt to environmental shifts can lead even the biggest professionals to trip up.

Matt also emphasizes the internal environment: your team culture. He challenges leaders to assess whether they are empowering or draining their teams and to look for the unspoken cues that reveal the true workplace vibe.

In addition, he urges self-reflection, reminding leaders that they themselves are part of the environment they lead. With a call to conduct a leadership environmental scan, Matt leaves listeners with actionable insights to lead with clarity, energy, and impact.

6 Key Takeaways

• Great leadership requires understanding the full environment...from external market forces to internal team dynamics.
• The best leaders observe the details, just like coaches scout opponents and arenas before game day.
• Ignoring trends or failing to adapt (like Kodak did) can make your organization irrelevant.
• Culture is felt, not measured...and body language often says more than surveys ever can.
• Your energy as a leader directly influences the room; show up with intention and positivity.
• Conducting a weekly “leadership environmental scan” helps you stay aligned, aware, and effective.

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 episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty is joined by Mitch Kupchak, former NBA Champion and General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, to explore how lessons learned in basketball transcend the game, particularly through transformational coaching and strong leadership. From the locker room to life beyond the court, the impact of mentorship continues to shape character, resilience, and accountability in numerous ways.

Coach and Mitch reflect on how veteran players serve as informal coaches --- modeling behaviors that foster team culture and leadership in younger teammates. Their influence often plants the seeds for future leaders, reinforcing a deep sense of purpose and trust within the team. This philosophy transcends the sports world and can play a pivotal role in your professional AND personal life.

Today's episode also dives into the evolution of coaching styles --- from traditional disciplinarians to transformational leaders like Dean Smith and Phil Jackson, these leaders prioritize emotional intelligence and personal development to elevate everyone around them. These modern coaches recognize that emphasizing mental strength is just as important as building physical skill.

From this conversation, you'll gain insight into how intentional leadership can ignite growth, build stronger team bonds, and leave a lasting legacy. Whether you're leading in sports, business, or life, the principles discussed here are universally applicable and deeply impactful.

Key Takeaways:

• Mentorship in sports teaches resilience, responsibility, and the value of leading by example.
• Veteran players often act as informal leaders, shaping team dynamics and culture.
• Effective coaching evolves with time, blending structure with empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Transformational coaches like Phil Jackson highlight the power of nurturing players holistically.
• Leadership on and off the court builds a foundation for lifelong growth and impact.
• True coaching success lies in developing people, not just players.

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 shifts the focus from inward reflection to outward connection as we explore the second pillar of the STEVIT philosophy: Know Your Team.

Drawing knowledge from Rebound: From Pain to Passion, Coach unpacks why real leadership starts with understanding (not managing) those you lead.

Through powerful stories from coaching and personal missteps, this episode reveals how assumptions and surface-level engagement can lead to disconnect and disengagement. By learning each person’s unique wiring, motivations, and stress responses, leaders create trust that fuels performance.

Here's some tactical advice for you to leverage: schedule one-on-ones, ask deeper questions, and use tools like DiSC and Predictive Index to build a shared language around behavior. In addition, the “4H Check-in” (Head, Heart, Hands, and Home) is introduced as a practical way to humanize your leadership and strengthen team bonds.

Ultimately, you're about to discover that consistency and curiosity (not control) build culture. Great leadership doesn't begin with correction; it begins with connection.

Key Takeaways

• Knowing your team means understanding more than roles. It’s about knowing motivations, personalities, and pressures.
• Connection must come before correction; trust is earned through daily moments, not grand gestures.
• Leadership styles should adapt to individuals, not assume a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Tools like DiSC and Predictive Index help teams develop a common language and deeper understanding.
• Consistent one-on-ones foster real conversation and long-term engagement.
• The “Platinum Rule”—treat people how they want to be treated—is the foundation of transformational leadership.

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, we are diving into the first letter of the STEVIT acronym: “S” for Know Thy Self. Coach Matt Doherty opens up about a career setback that became the catalyst for deep personal growth and authentic leadership, fueling necessary changes that have made all the difference in his life.

Through the story of a pivotal coaching session after being let go from UNC, we hear how brutal honesty and a Myers-Briggs assessment cracked open a journey of self-discovery. Today's episode will remind you that knowing yourself isn’t just self-awareness...it’s self-honesty.

Practical tools like journaling, executive coaching, and 360° feedback are explored as pathways to uncover blind spots and lead more effectively, emphasizing that leadership isn’t a title, but a discipline practiced that needs to be practice on a daily basis.

Today, we challenge you to reflect on your leadership habits and ask the hard questions: “What am I pretending not to know?” and “What’s it like to be on the other side of me?”

Key Takeaways:

• Knowing yourself is the foundation of strong, authentic leadership.
• Self-honesty is more powerful than self-awareness alone.
• Feedback—even painful feedback—is essential to growth.
• Journaling, assessments, and coaching are valuable self-leadership tools.
• Leadership is a daily discipline, not a one-time action.
• Asking others for truth about yourself requires courage and deep listening.

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.

Leadership isn’t just about holding a title. It’s about influence, resilience, and intentional action.

In this episode of The Rebound, I'm joined by one of the biggest influences on my life - former Davidson Head Basketball Coach (and my high school coach) Bob McKillop to explore what it really takes to lead with impact...starting with the most vital ingredient: the ability to build and embody Trust, Commitment, and Care (TCC).

Our conversation breaks down how TCC lays the foundation for any high-performing team, whether you're leading from the front office or the front court. These principles shape the culture, communication, and effectiveness of any organization or group effort.

Trust is more than just a buzzword; it’s the bedrock of a safe, open, and honest environment where people thrive. From modeling integrity to encouraging open dialogue, leaders who establish trust empower their teams to take ownership and collaborate more effectively.

Commitment and Care take leadership to the next level—when teams see their leaders show up with purpose and heart, they follow suit. It’s not just about setting the bar; it’s about showing up every day, investing in people, and never losing sight of the mission.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is rooted in behaviors, not job titles or roles.
• Trust must be demonstrated through consistent, transparent actions.
• Commitment means showing up fully and investing in shared goals.
• Leaders should care about their team’s well-being and growth.
• TCC (Trust, Commitment, Care) defines a successful team culture.
• Impactful leadership requires lifelong learning and forward momentum.

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.

Success in any organization depends on three essential elements:

• Talent
• Systems
• Culture

In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty breaks down the Organizational Triangle and explores how these three critical drivers work together to create a thriving and resilient business.

Talent is more than just hiring the best people—it’s about finding individuals who align with your vision and fit into your team’s dynamic. But even the most skilled professionals need the right systems in place to channel their abilities effectively and drive performance.

Strong systems provide structure and consistency, ensuring that organizations operate smoothly and efficiently. That said, without a positive and cohesive culture, even the best talent and most efficient systems will struggle to produce sustainable success.

Culture is the heartbeat of an organization, shaping employee engagement, collaboration, long-term growth, and retention. When leaders cultivate a strong culture alongside top talent and well-designed systems, they create an environment where businesses can adapt, compete, and win.

Key Takeaways:

• The Organizational Triangle consists of talent, systems, and culture—three pillars that drive business success.
• Talent isn’t just about skills; alignment with organizational goals and culture is equally important.
• Systems create efficiency and consistency, but they must remain adaptable to support growth.
• A toxic culture can undermine even the best talent and systems, leading to disengagement and turnover.
• A strong culture fuels collaboration, resilience, and long-term organizational success.
• Leaders must regularly assess and strengthen all three components to build a winning organization.

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.