64 - World Class Trombonist Stephen Ivany on the 10,000 Hour Rule to Become World Class

Nov 18, 2025

In Episode 64 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks with Stephen Ivany of Marriott International on his path to becoming a world class trombonist (prior to his Learning career at Marriott) The hot buttons hit include:

1. What the 10,000 hour rule means in relationship to becoming world class at anything (in his case, music).
2. The power of intentional practice.
3. The importance of having feedback and access to a coach when shooting for mastery.
4. The importance of family in relationshp to a career in music.
5. How mastery in music set him up for a transition to the business world when he was ready.

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