Matthew Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, The Winning Tools
- Matthew Mitchell is a two-time best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program.
- The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles – honesty, hard work, and discipline.
Podcast
Overview
In this inspiring episode of Leaders Who Care, former Kentucky women’s basketball coach Matthew Mitchell shares his journey from rural Mississippi to courtside leadership. Matt dives deep into what great coaches, life challenges, and small-town imagination taught him—and how those lessons now power his business and purpose. His story is a testament to the power of consistency, care, and culture.
00:09- About Matthew Mitchell
- Matthew Mitchell is a two-time best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program.
- The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles – honesty, hard work, and discipline.
13:15- How did coaching shape your leadership?
- Gained consistency, preparation, positivity, and data-driven decision-making from top coaches.
- Emulated styles of legendary coaches like Pat Summitt and Rick Pitino, both directly and from afar.
- Adopted a servant-leader mindset through mentors who gave their time and shared knowledge freely.
20:26- What makes the winning tools effective in both sports and business?
- Focusing on a consistent, principle-driven process leads to long-term success.
- Honesty, hard work, and discipline build strong teams and cultures.
- Applying these principles creates high-functioning, championship-level teams.
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Learn more about Matthew Mitchell: LinkedIn
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- Matthew Mitchell is a two-time best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program.
- The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles – honesty, hard work, and discipline.
