Kindness is Free

Onward Podcast Logo and guest Herb Lang

Former Harlem Globetrotter player and coach, Herb “Flight Time” Lang is spreading his “Kindness is Free” message all over the world. Furthermore, upon retiring from his eighteen-year career as a Harlem Globetrotter, Herb plans to inspire through public speaking, publishing, and community outreach programs. 

Also, herb is a loving, fair, passionate, and trustworthy leader with so much to give back to people. In addition, he truly believes it’s important to treat others even better than you expect to be treated. A little boy who grew up in the projects in Brinkley, Arkansas, Herb became a Harlem Globetrotter. Consequently, he had opportunities to interact with governors, presidents, popes, and other powerful dignitaries around the world. As a Harlem Globetrotter, Herb’s nickname was “Flight Time” and he invites you to take flight with him on a journey through life and around the world.  

 

Episode Highlights:

  • First, Herb “Flight Time” Lang starts off by spinning the basketball for Emily.
  • Then he talks about playing basketball in college, what it took to be invited to the Harlem Globetrotters’ training camp, and how he was selected as a player.  
  • The Harlem Globetrotters’ training camp is in Arizona, not New York as one might think. 
  • Also, this interview was conducted on Inauguration Day 2021 and Herb talks about his desire for the country to come together .
  • Herb talks about how he got the nick name “Flight Time”.
  • Next, Emily and Herb talk about who would win if they played each other in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
  • Herb had to learn how to be more outgoing once he made the Globetrotter team.
  • Emily asks Herb what he recommends to anyone listening who wants to be a Globetrotter.
  • Next Herb tells some awesome stories about meeting meet the President of the United States and Pope Francis.
  • After that, Herb talks about a time when he became depressed.
  • Herb talks about his father’s military service.
  • After that, Herb gets goosebumps as he talks about the times he traveled to military bases to perform for the troops.
  • Herb talks about being on the show The Amazing Race, three times.
  • Next, Herb describes when he got the unexpected call telling him that he was being let go from the Globetrotters after 18 years.
  • Then Herb shares how he reacted to that call, initially, and upon some reflection.
  • Herb’s hashtag is Kindness is Free.
  • Also, the more we give, the more we get back.
  • Next Herb talks about the book Love Works and the importance of leadership.
  • Finally Herb talks about his great grandmother at the request of a listener.

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