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130: Leadership, Ownership & Winning the Cup with Brad May
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- The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast
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- Mar 11, 2026
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- 3776
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Summary
In this powerful episode, Brad May returns for Part 2 of a raw and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to win at the highest level. Brad reflects on being traded multiple times during his NHL career, adapting to new teams, and learning how to integrate into different locker rooms without disrupting culture. He shares the emotional journey of winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks — and why celebrating that moment with his family meant more than the trophy itself. The conversation expands beyond hockey into business leadership. Brad breaks down why coaches are “salesmen,” why clarity of vision is essential, and why delegation without interference builds trust. He unpacks the difference between playing not to lose versus playing to win — and why excuses quietly erode culture. At its core, this episode is about ownership. Ownership of performance. Ownership of mistakes. Ownership of mindset. As Brad says, there is no “try.” You either do or you don’t. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Mindset over body: eliminating "try" and taking ownership 0:34 - Welcome and introduction to part two of the episode 1:31 - Adapting to seven different NHL teams and building new relationships 6:00 - Winning the 2007 Stanley Cup with Anaheim after 16-year career 7:50 - Scott Niedermeyer's perspective on being lucky to share the Cup with family 11:04 - What makes a good coach: selling a system and getting buy-in 13:49 - Comparing coaching styles: Mark Crawford vs Ted Nolan vs Randy Carlisle 15:30 - Ted Nolan's simple advice: "Just play left wing" analogy 17:31 - Randy Carlisle's relentless work ethic and pursuit of excellence 21:28 - Why some players leave the game bitter and unfulfilled 25:08 - Identity after hockey: from "I used to be" to "I…