What happens when the person you are leading has more experience, more years, and maybe even wanted your job? This week, Jon Goehring and Coach Jim Johnson tackle one of the most uncomfortable situations a young leader faces: leading people who are older than you, and how to turn that tension into a genuine advantage.

Jon and Coach open with honest personal stories, including Coach taking over a program at 36 with two older assistant coaches who had both applied for the position he got. They share four practical strategies for navigating this dynamic with confidence and humility, starting with the non-negotiable power of leading by example every single day.

From there, they dig into why respecting the experience of older teammates, even when you hold the title, is one of the fastest ways to earn their respect in return. Jon shares a c ...