As the Executive Vice President of Operations with the Golden State Warriors, Kirk Lacob thrives on competition and the thrill of victory. From the team in the locker room to the team in the front office to the team at home, Kirk knows that managing his energy is key to showing up for everyone. Listen in to hear him talk about how he avoids energy vampires and seeks to be an energy amplifier.

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