Life Leadership Lessons from a World Champion

🎯 Real-life leadership with Paul Giambrone, III

World Champion. Coach. Servant Leader. Family Man.

In this latest Living Room Conversation, I sat down with Paul Giambrone III, one of the most decorated skeet shooters in history — and a leader whose impact stretches far beyond the range. We didn’t just talk about medals. We talked about faith, family, focus, humility, and the kind of leadership that leaves a legacy. Here’s what I took away — and what I hope you will, too.

🔑 1. The Power of Faith and Family “If I’m not significant at home, I’m not successful anywhere else.” – Paul G. Paul's priorities are clear: Faith first. Family always. Despite 26 world titles and 30+ perfect scores, Paul credits his success to a foundation built on faith in God and support from his loved ones.

🧠 2. Mastering the Flow State Presence is his performance advantage. Whether it's pulling the trigger on a skeet range or helping his kids with homework, Paul has trained himself to be fully present. He calls it flow — and it's not just for athletes.

🗣️ 3. Leadership Starts with Listening “Trust is built before technique.” Paul doesn’t lead with performance tips — he starts with people. He adapts his coaching style based on who’s in front of him, building trust before diving into improvement.

🤝 4. Relationships > Transactions “If it’s just a transaction, it ends when the value ends.” Paul's philosophy is simple: build relationships that outlast the moment. His clients, students, and peers trust him — not just because of his skill, but because of how he shows up.

🔄 5. Reset Between the Reps Distractions are real. But Paul knows how to pause with purpose. He resets between shots. Between sessions. Between conversations. That pause keeps him sharp — and makes each next move more intentional.

🙌 6. Humility = True Strength “Leadership isn’t about your spotlight. It’s about someone else’s breakthrough.” Paul leads by letting others shine. Whether he’s training a world champ or coaching a young dad, his goal is simple: make others better.

Real Life Application:

• What’s currently driving your definition of success?
• How would your leadership change if you prioritized significance at home over performance at work?
• Are you truly present in the moments that matter most?
• What practices could help you reset and focus fully on the task (or person) in front of you?
• Do you lead with answers or empathy?
• Are you aware of where your team or family is on their journey?
• Are your current relationships based on impact or exchange?
• How could you go deeper in your connections this week?
• Where do you need to reset instead of react?
• Could building space between your meetings or routines help you regain clarity?
• How often do you celebrate others over yourself?
• What’s one way you can serve someone else's success this week?

Final Thought: Paul Giambrone doesn’t just teach people how to break targets — he teaches them how to lead with purpose, clarity, and humility. For over three decades, Paul has solidified his legacy as one of the world's premier skeet shooters, representing Perazzi with unparalleled skill and dedication. His accolades speak volumes:26 World Championship Titles30 Perfect 400×400 Scores (including two with the .410 bore)Multiple national titles & Captain of the Open All-American TeamBeyond the podium, Paul is a mentor to shooters across North America, sharing his expertise and passion to help others refine their skills, achieve personal milestones, and even chase their own World Titles. When he's not on the range, Paul calls Utah, home, where he shares life with his wife and their four amazing kids.#Perazzi #SkeetShooting #WorldChampion #CompetitionShotguns #ShootingSports

This conversation challenged me. I hope it does the same for you. To learn more about Paul’s work, visit breakmoretargets.com. Chris Clayton Thanks for the introduction. I am looking forward to interviewing you next!

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