Relentless Focus with Jack Graham, McInnes Cooper Board Chair and Tennis Canada Hall of Famer

Jack Graham K.C., ICD.D, LLD is a senior partner and Board Chair at McInnes Cooper , which is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and the largest in Atlantic Canada. Twice named “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Jack is also a Past Chair of the Board of Tennis Canada and serves on the Board of the International Tennis Federation. In 2020, Jack was chosen to be inducted into the Tennis Canada Hall of Fame as a Builder. Jack is also the Founder and Chair of the Board of the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Center.}

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In this episode of Down 40 Love, I sit down with visionary mega-lawyer and Tennis Canada Hall of Famer Jack Graham to explore the intersection of passion, leadership, and relentless focus. Jack opens up about his involvement in the exponential growth and unprecedented success of Tennis Canada, and why tennis is the healthiest sport in the world.

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JACK'S WINNING QUOTES

Resilience

Stick with your vision, be stubborn and resilient, even when you’re getting hit by some toughness.

Positive Teamwork

I don’t have a lot of time for negative energy. I have a lot of time for people who are visionary, passionate, and committed.

Giving Back

Everybody involved in a sport that’s changed their lives has an obligation to give back whether you are Roger Federer or are a local club person. You have an obligation to give to someone else what they’ve given to you.

JACK'S LEADERSHIP PLAYLIST

1. Create a compelling vision.

2. Articulate your vision.

3. Apply relentless focus.

4. Have the courage to do things differently.

5. Be strategic.

6. Surround yourself with committed, positive people.

7. Be resilient.

8. Work hard.

9. Model good values.

10. Expect people to live by high values.

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