On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was a billionaire businessman and America’s Cup champion, Bill Koch was a student-athlete at MIT learning lessons that would shape his leadership. Told he wasn’t smart or skilled enough, he worked relentlessly and discovered the power of teamwork, accountability, and focus. Koch shares how a coach, one play, and a group of “nerds” taught him that winning comes when everyone knows their role and works together.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was a billionaire businessman and America&rsquo;s Cup champion, Bill Koch was a student-athlete at MIT learning lessons that would shape his leadership. Told he wasn&rsquo;t smart or skilled enough, he worked relentlessly and discovered the power of teamwork, accountability, and focus. Koch shares how a coach, one play, and a group of &ldquo;nerds&rdquo; taught him that winning comes when everyone knows their role and works together.</p>
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How MIT Basketball Shaped Bill Koch’s View of Leadership

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