On The Line with Jim Pyne

John Harbaugh: Leadership, Family, Culture & Sustaining Success | On The Line with Jim Pyne

On The Line with Jim Pyne

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Episode 1: John Harbaugh – Leadership, Legacy & Building Championship Teams In the premiere episode of On the Line with Jim Pyne, Jim sits down with longtime friend and Super Bowl-winning head coach John Harbaugh, now entering a new chapter with the New York Giants after 18 seasons leading the Baltimore Ravens. John reflects on the mentors who shaped his career, the leadership lessons that have guided him through decades in the NFL, and what it takes to build a culture of trust, accountab...

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