Leadership

Leadership Lessons from Kobe and The Captain

June 20, 2017

Derek Jeter and Kobe Bryant each played 20 seasons and won five championships at the highest level. Though they have most likely worked zero days on the floor, they have plenty of knowledge that is applicable to industry — and for industry leaders.

Matt LaWell

About the Author

Matt LaWell | Staff Writer

Staff writer Matt LaWell explores news in manufacturing technology, covering the trends and developments in automation, robotics, digital tools and emerging technologies. He also reports on the best practices of the most successful high tech companies, including computer, electronics, and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers.

Matt joined IndustryWeek in 2015 after six years at newspapers and magazines in West Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, a season on the road with his wife writing about America and minor league baseball, and three years running a small business. He received his bachelor's degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University.