Connecting Is Not Enough - The Networking Radio Show

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Zaza Pachulia, a former professional basketball player and current executive at the Golden State Warriors. Zaza won two NBA championships with the Warriors and played over a thousand games in the NBA. He was born in Georgia and came to the US via Turkey, overcoming the enormous competition of traditional basketball-playing nations. He discusses his passion for basketball and shares how his love and commitment to the game, combined with his hard work, sacrifice, and self-discipline, helped him achieve success in an arena where talent alone is not enough. Pachulia also talks about the challenges he faced in maintaining relationships with friends and family while dedicating his life to basketball and how he achieved balance during the off-season. Zaza shares his early struggles in the league and how he focused on overcoming his weaknesses to become a top player. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging one's weaknesses, being open