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Corporate Competitor Podcast

What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 13-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.

The Film Room: 5 Ways to Make Your Processes More Efficient

27 mins; April 01, 2026

Gas South President & CEO Kevin Greiner says: Sometimes the best deal is the one you don't make.

45 mins; March 25, 2026

2-Time NBA Champion Shane Battier on the Secret to Winning: Study the Competition's Weakness

47 mins; March 18, 2026

Gallagher Insurance Executive Shannon Gallagher on Mentorship That Works

38 mins; March 11, 2026

Mindset Expert David Yeager on How to Make Comparison Your Superpower

43 mins; February 25, 2026

Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity

45 mins; February 11, 2026

Super Bowl Special: How Tom Brady and Doug Flutie Influenced Lisa Borges' Approach to Pressure

29 mins; February 08, 2026

SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.

52 mins; January 28, 2026

Torchy's Tacos Founder Mike Rypka shares his journey from addiction to influence— an inside look at the rise of the beloved taco brand

38 mins; January 14, 2026

World Class Executive Coach Jack Daly asks: You can make more money, but not more time— how are you using yours?

42 mins; December 31, 2025

Hugh & Grace Founder Sara Jensen on "When Mentors Are Miles Away" – The unexpected inspiration that drove her wellness company

28 mins; December 17, 2025

Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Stan Smith and Business Partner Gary Niebur on Winning Trust: How to Create Moments That Matter

34 mins; December 10, 2025

NVIDIA's Anthony Robbins on what makes Jensen Huang unlike any other CEO

47 mins; November 26, 2025

Cisco Leader Sophie Stevens on Turning the "Competitive Cauldron" into Corporate Momentum

55 mins; November 12, 2025

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel: Why Deliberate Practice Beats Just Putting in the Hours

35 mins; October 29, 2025

NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book "Born Lucky"

54 mins; October 15, 2025

Perspire Sauna Studios CMO Caroline Linton asks: Do you turn pressure into preparation?

49 mins; October 01, 2025

PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career

41 mins; September 17, 2025

The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture

52 mins; September 03, 2025

PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI

39 mins; August 20, 2025

Bose CEO Lila Snyder says risk-taking is a muscle— use it or lose it

39 mins; August 06, 2025

Lincoln Equities Group CEO Lance Bergstein says: Keep your eyes up!

37 mins; July 23, 2025

Denny's CEO Kelli Valade found her birth parents at 47— now she leads with vulnerability

48 mins; July 09, 2025

Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro was teammates with Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana— now he's revolutionizing private aviation

41 mins; June 25, 2025

eXp World Holdings, Inc. CEO Glenn Sanford says: Opportunities are rarely missed, they are just given to someone else

36 mins; June 11, 2025

CEO of EF World Journeys USA Heidi Durflinger on How to Stop Treating Customers Like Transactions

45 mins; May 28, 2025

The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark - Featuring Gen. Bernard Banks

38 mins; May 21, 2025

Acrisure President John Tuttle encourages you to be a student of excellence

48 mins; May 14, 2025

Kitson & Partners CEO Syd Kitson asks: Are you willing to drive in the storm?

39 mins; May 07, 2025

Technology Executive and Thoroughbred Owner Mark Kornegay encourages you to run your own race

31 mins; April 30, 2025

Former Cal Rugby Player Robert Paylor asks: What is paralyzing you?

55 mins; April 23, 2025

Amway CEO Michael Nelson teaches you how to embrace change

43 mins; April 16, 2025

PART 2 - Legendary Turnaround CEO Alan Mulally Reveals How 'Working Together' Saved Ford

33 mins; April 09, 2025

PART 1 - Legendary Turnaround CEO Alan Mulally Reveals How 'Working Together' Saved Ford

32 mins; April 02, 2025

Coach K shares two questions you should ask to elevate team performance

35 mins; March 26, 2025

Summize CEO Tom Dunlop asks: How are you controlling the uncontrollables?

39 mins; March 19, 2025

Nucor Executive Tabitha Stine was taught, "Pick up your hammer and do your job."

38 mins; March 12, 2025

Empower Chief Investment Strategist Marta Norton shares practical tips to avoid burnout

37 mins; March 05, 2025

REI COO Cameron Janes' coach told him, "If you have to dig a ditch, you might as well whistle while you do it.''

31 mins; February 26, 2025

CEO Coaching International Founder Mark Moses: Are you asking yourself the right questions?

34 mins; February 19, 2025

Restaurant Executive George Tinsley Sr. asks: What's left on your customer's plate?

31 mins; February 12, 2025

GFI CEO Eric Olson asks: What if everything you've done prepared you for this moment?

38 mins; February 05, 2025

Socure CEO and Founder Johnny Ayers says: Fuel Your Competitive Spirit—Have You Tried Underwater Hockey?

35 mins; January 30, 2025

Red Roof President Zack Gharib shares the conversation that changed his career

32 mins; January 22, 2025

Yum! Brands Co-Founder David Novak shares the secret weapon for every leader

40 mins; January 15, 2025

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulker teaches you how to shorten the cycle to success

42 mins; January 08, 2025

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby asks: Is your team spending enough time together?

27 mins; December 18, 2024

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro asks: Are you aligned when your team leaves the huddle?

33 mins; December 11, 2024

Waze Founder Uri Levine says: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution

31 mins; December 05, 2024

Former United CEO Oscar Munoz says: It is never too late to do the right thing

37 mins; November 27, 2024

Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber asks: What are you doing to fill your company's scrapbook?

35 mins; November 20, 2024

Forbes Books CEO Adam Witty wants you to "die empty."

41 mins; November 13, 2024

Canva Chief Evangelist Guy Kawasaki says: Don't make a mission statement, make a mantra.

37 mins; November 06, 2024

Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler says: Success comes from consistent effort— do the work!

38 mins; October 30, 2024

Touchstone Investments CEO Blake Moore says: If the play breaks down, go find somebody to block!

32 mins; October 23, 2024

Planet Fitness (ECP) Board Member Omar Simmons explains why you can run faster in a relay

42 mins; October 16, 2024

Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice encourages you to build bridges as a leader

40 mins; October 09, 2024

World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh says working hard never goes out of style

31 mins; October 02, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO Charles Watson says: Don't "punt" your opportunity to be special!

37 mins; September 25, 2024

Great Clips CEO Steve Hockett says: Act like you've been there so when you arrive you're never surprised

34 mins; September 18, 2024

Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller shares the unforgettable impact of a 9/11 hero

36 mins; September 11, 2024

America's Life Coach Tim Storey wants you to "go plural."

32 mins; September 04, 2024

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro says: The best way to tell a story is to believe in it

32 mins; August 28, 2024

Deloitte Consulting CEO Dan Helfrich says: If you are choosing between you and the firm, choose you.

29 mins; August 21, 2024

Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari asks: What did you do this week to improve your talent and service?

31 mins; August 14, 2024

Lumen CEO Kate Johnson says: Feedback is not criticism, it is unlocking the next level.

43 mins; August 07, 2024

Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey asks: Are you willing to take yourself out of the boat if it makes the team better?

26 mins; July 31, 2024

LogicMonitor CEO Christina Kosmowski encourages you to form a personal board of directors

30 mins; July 24, 2024

President of ERA Real Estate Alex Vidal shares four business lessons from completing an IRONMAN

31 mins; July 17, 2024

Guild Chief Product & Technology Officer Rohan Chandran asks: Will you be ready when a momentous opportunity arises?

45 mins; July 10, 2024

U.S. Navy Blue Angels Commander Alex Armatas shares how to build your high-trust organization

33 mins; July 03, 2024

AmeriLife Executive Brian Peterson says: When you think you have communicated enough, communicate one more time.

26 mins; June 26, 2024

EY Global CEO Carmine Di Sibio teaches how to develop a mentoring culture

35 mins; June 19, 2024

LKQ Corporation Executive Genevieve Dombrowski wants to help you "steal" a victory

36 mins; June 12, 2024

Dimensional Fund Advisors Co-CEO Dave Butler says: Take something off your boss' desk and bring it back better than expected

41 mins; June 05, 2024

Target CEO Brian Cornell asks: How can you immerse yourself with your team?

40 mins; May 29, 2024

Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty wants you to "Make it a great day!"

41 mins; May 22, 2024

Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph reveals the four words behind every company policy he created

46 mins; May 15, 2024

Good Sports CEO Melissa Harper asks: Can you reduce your mission to a bumper sticker?

31 mins; May 08, 2024

H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones Reveals the Best Way to Begin Team Meetings

37 mins; May 01, 2024

Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller encourages you to walk your own process

46 mins; April 24, 2024

AOL Founder Steve Case asks: Imaginer or Manager? The one thing entrepreneurs must consider

25 mins; April 17, 2024

StretchLab President Verdine Baker gives you 5 ways to foster meaningful relationships at work

37 mins; April 10, 2024

Best-selling Author Jon Gordon shares "The One Truth"

32 mins; April 03, 2024

Cisco Executive Rachel Barger says: Always keep an open door

38 mins; March 20, 2024

Former P&G CEO Bob McDonald says: Leadership is the most valuable – and scarce – resource in the world.

47 mins; March 13, 2024

Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders on How to Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field

43 mins; March 06, 2024

MasterClass Founder & CEO David Rogier asks: What is your "best failure" of the week?

40 mins; February 28, 2024

Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback.

40 mins; February 21, 2024

Vistage CEO Sam Reese says: If you want to grow as a leader, box yourself in.

42 mins; February 14, 2024

Super Bowl Champion David Tyree shares lessons learned before The Helmet Catch

29 mins; February 07, 2024

Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer says: To inspire feedback, start by saying: "Help me!"

42 mins; January 31, 2024

Spire Global CEO Peter Platzer challenges you to grow your "change muscle."

36 mins; January 17, 2024

Google Executive Sarah Madden Armstrong says: Nobody can honor boundaries they don't know about

37 mins; January 03, 2024

Tampa Bay Partnership CEO Bemetra Simmons says: To lead you must have a coachable spirit

36 mins; December 20, 2023

Creator of The Miracle Morning Hal Elrod teaches you how to achieve level 10 goals

40 mins; December 06, 2023

Walmart Executives taught Top Rancher Bob McClaren: "You're Never too Big to Seek a Little Advice"

36 mins; November 22, 2023

Coach K offers two questions you should ask to elevate team performance

37 mins; November 08, 2023

Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink says: We overvalue intensity and undervalue consistency.

37 mins; October 25, 2023

SMAC Entertainment CEO Constance Schwartz-Morini says: If you aren't invited to the table, create your own.

40 mins; October 11, 2023

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