Creating a Culture of Excellence is Game, Set, and Match

Rusty Komori was the varsity boys’ tennis coach at the Punahou School in Honolulu from 1994 until 2015. During his tenure, the school won the state championship each and every year. That’s a record unmatched by any other coach in any other sport.

But Rusty is not just excellent at taking a diverse group of teenagers and turning them into champions — he masterfully coaches employers on how to adapt his methods for the workplace, transforming typical office environments into ones that enjoy a culture of consistent success. 

Rusty is the author of the recently published book Superior: Creating A Superior Culture Of Excellence.

As he details in this week’s episode, the core of success — in sports or business — starts at the top. If a dictatorial boss heads an organization, it won’t achieve the same success as if a leader guides it. 

“Love” may be the lowest score in tennis, but it’s absolutely what you need to convey to be at the top of your game in business.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Rusty Komori
Posted: July 1, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 54:50
Episode: 13.03

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