Peter Laviolette, master motivator, is known for his pep talks. Here’s why they work.

“Everyone really likes him, I will say that,” Carlson said. “I just think I’ve never had anyone have stories like him, the way that he pulls stuff from other stuff, other sports, other events, movies, whatever it is. He has a really great repertoire of all these different things that he wraps up in a meeting that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen or heard.”