Fourth and Human: Leading with Heart When the Pressure Is On
Every snap in professional football comes with a clock running out, a crowd watching, and no room for hesitation. Quan Cosby spent his career making split-second decisions under that kind of pressure. Along the way, he learned that the same skills that kept him grounded on the field are the ones that make great leaders off of it.
In this 90-minute session, Quan connects the high-stakes world of pro football to the everyday realities of corporate life. He’ll show HR professionals how to lead with both strength and humanity when the stakes are high and the playbook runs out.
What you’ll learn:
- Culture: How a locker room becomes a team, and what that means for building trust and belonging at work
- Resilience: Bouncing back from setbacks and losses, and using that grit to navigate organizational challenges
- Emotional Intelligence: Reading the room, managing emotions under pressure, and leading people, not just processes
- Sudden Change: Making the right call when the plan falls apart and priorities shift overnight
- People-First Leadership: Why the best coaches and captains lead with empathy, not just authority
- Growth & Development: Coaching others up, even when the pressure is on
About the Speaker
Quan Cosby is a former Texas Longhorns standout, National Champion, and NFL wide receiver. He also played professional baseball. His career has been shaped by reinvention, resilience, and leading under pressure. Today, Quan is a Vice President of Risk Management in Austin, Texas. He is also a dedicated community leader who serves on the boards of the YMCA of Central Texas and the 100 Club of Central Texas.
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