# Leadership Lessons from Table Tennis

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Podcast: [The Friday Habit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031)
Published: 2025-08-13T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Friday Habit , Mark sits down with Emmy-nominated content creator, strategist, and international table tennis competitor Justin Bookey. As the author of Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life , Justin shares how his lifelong passion for ping pong evolved into a leadership framework that blends sport, strategy, and self-awareness. From practicing with Olympians to advising Fortune 100 CEOs, Justin distills decades of insights into memorable “Pong Principles” that can help anyone become a more agile, authentic, and aware leader. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or just trying to level up personally, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, unexpected metaphors, and even a few laughs. 🧠 Takeaways: Leadership is like ping pong: fast, strategic, and deeply personal. “Embrace your quirks” is more than a feel-good mantra—it’s a path to authentic influence. Don’t try to solve internal problems with external solutions. “What’s your ready position?” means more than being prepared—it’s about knowing your natural strengths and tendencies. Elegant learners stay curious and open, even when it’s hard to hear feedback. Rhythm is everything—understand your own and know when to break it. 👋 Connect with Justin: pingpongleadership.com Justin Bookey on LinkedIn 👉 Want to start spending more time working on your business instead of in it? Download our free guide to The Friday Habit system at thefridayhabit.com . (00:00) - – Intro (00:34) - – Welcome & Guest Introduction (02:00) - – How Ping Pong Started It All (04:40) - – Can You Make a Living Playing Ping Pong? (06:20) - – Chess at 80 MPH (08:00) - – Building Confidence Through Sport (10:45) - – Training with Olympians & World Champs (…

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