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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.

Former NFL QB Christian Ponder says: In moments of transition, focus on these four things

29 mins; September 27, 2023

Entertainment Mogul Scooter Braun asks: Why not you?

33 mins; September 13, 2023

Beacon Pointe CEO Shannon Eusey asks: Do you welcome a little bit of combat?

38 mins; August 30, 2023

Super Bowl Champion Michael Oher offers advice for When Your Back's Against the Wall

32 mins; August 08, 2023

Chicago Cubs Co-Owner Todd Ricketts says: Never expect anything you don't earn.

26 mins; August 02, 2023

Performance Psychologist Jim Loehr says: Know your stress limit so you don't come apart

39 mins; July 19, 2023

Blue Angel Pilot turned Navy Federal Executive Keith Hoskins says: Compartmentalization isn't always a bad thing

34 mins; July 05, 2023

EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader, Kris Pederson says: You can grow professionally through the power of saying "yes"

39 mins; June 21, 2023

Infosys Consulting CEO Andrew Duncan says: To lead you must stay humble

34 mins; June 07, 2023

Visa Global Sponsorship Strategy SVP Andrea Fairchild says: Behind every number there is a story

25 mins; May 31, 2023

P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun says: Start your day with a conquest

40 mins; May 24, 2023

Virgin Voyages President & CEO Tom McAlpin asks: Do you know the gap in your customers' experience that they are missing?

34 mins; May 17, 2023

Chevron's Kim McHugh asks: Are you fully engaged on the sideline?

40 mins; May 10, 2023

Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole says: At heart I am still a kid just trying to make my dad proud.

39 mins; May 03, 2023

Involta President & CEO Jim Buie says: The answers you receive are only as effective as the questions you ask.

37 mins; April 26, 2023

Ashley Furniture EVP Drew Maddux asks: Are you suffering from "destination disease?"

43 mins; April 19, 2023

GOLFTEC CEO Joe Assell says: It is not about the quantity of people you know, but the quality of the relationship.

33 mins; April 12, 2023

Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive Angela Ahrendts reminds us we are all in the "people business."

34 mins; April 05, 2023

Equitable President Nick Lane asks: How do you keep score?

35 mins; March 29, 2023

Longtime Retirement Advisors of America CEO Ron Simmons says: To build trust have "no agenda" meetings

42 mins; March 22, 2023

WD-40 President & CEO Steve Brass asks: Are you listening with the intention of being influenced?

33 mins; March 15, 2023

MOD Pizza Co-Founder and CEO Scott Svenson reminds us that culture travels through stories.

45 mins; March 08, 2023

Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell asks: Do you know the top time-waster in leaders' lives?

41 mins; March 01, 2023

SiriusXM CMO Denise Karkos shares how to coach confidence

44 mins; February 22, 2023

Bridgewater Associates Chief Legal Officer Tracey Brady Yurko says: Learn to figure it out.

32 mins; February 15, 2023

Cigna's Mike Triplett says: As you advance, reach back and bring someone with you.

41 mins; February 08, 2023

The Wonderful Company CFO Stephen Howe asks: Are you aware of what happens when you walk in the room?

35 mins; January 25, 2023

IBM Global Executive Stacie Mason asks: How do you know what to say if you haven't listened?

33 mins; January 18, 2023

Trend Micro COO Kevin Simzer says: Make Your Employees Feel Like Superheroes

29 mins; January 11, 2023

KPMG US Chair & CEO Paul Knopp says: The best cultures have leaders who listen.

34 mins; January 04, 2023

Best of 2022: Formulas for Success with Maxwell Leadership Executive Vice President Chris Goede

29 mins; December 28, 2022

Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher says: Prioritize your tasks in alignment with your values.

26 mins; December 21, 2022

Insight CEO Joyce Mullen asks: Do you balance hunger, heart, and harmony within your team?

30 mins; December 14, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Co-Founder Horst Schulze (Part 2)

22 mins; December 07, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Co-Founder Horst Schulze (Part 1)

28 mins; November 30, 2022

Ryan Leak asks: Do you know what it is like to be on the other side of you?

43 mins; November 23, 2022

NFL Chief Revenue Officer Renie Anderson teaches you how to put your pride to the side.

32 mins; November 16, 2022

Florida Power & Light Executive Pam Rauch: Lessons learned leading through Hurricane Ian

43 mins; November 09, 2022

Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says: Set a direction not a goal.

41 mins; November 02, 2022

Warrick Dunn, NFL Running Back and Florida State legend, says: Use adversity as fuel.

40 mins; October 26, 2022

Deloitte & Touche LLP CEO Lara Abrash asks: Are you a leader or a manager?

40 mins; October 19, 2022

EVOTEK CEO Cesar Enciso asks: Do you make your employees feel like owners?

29 mins; October 12, 2022

Marketing Guru Brandon Steiner says: Consistency Over Time Equals Credibility

40 mins; October 05, 2022

NFL Pro Bowler Karl Mecklenburg says: No matter where you are drafted, make yourself indispensable.

38 mins; September 28, 2022

SAP Global SVP Tony Pante offers four questions to connect with your team.

37 mins; September 21, 2022

Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan Cathy reflects on the most exhilarating moment of his life.

43 mins; September 14, 2022

Broadcast Legend Lesley Visser says: Treat every opportunity like it's the Super Bowl.

39 mins; September 07, 2022

Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann asks: Are you good at saying no to protect your priorities?

30 mins; August 31, 2022

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe asks: Do you schedule time to think?

26 mins; August 24, 2022

How to Overcome Burnout with Alan Stein Jr.

43 mins; August 17, 2022

Harvest Restaurant Group CEO Chip Grabowski asks: Is your culture hug-worthy

36 mins; August 10, 2022

Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley says: If you stay ready, you never need to get ready.

45 mins; August 03, 2022

PwC US Chair Tim Ryan founded CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion

36 mins; July 27, 2022

Walter Payton's children Jarrett and Brittney celebrate lessons learned from the GOAT.

43 mins; July 20, 2022

Polen Capital CEO Stan Moss asks: When things go wrong, will you say, "It's on me"?

36 mins; July 13, 2022

Tennis Doubles GOATs Bryan Brothers say: Loyalty trumps winning

48 mins; July 06, 2022

Basketball Pioneer Ann Meyers Drysdale celebrates 50 years of Title IX

31 mins; June 22, 2022

Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II discuss what it means to have the Best Seat in the House

38 mins; June 19, 2022

Celebrating 100 episodes: What are the elements that take a collection of individuals and make them a team?

23 mins; June 15, 2022

NBA All-Star Michael Redd says: A moment of failure does not mean you're a failure.

37 mins; June 08, 2022

"Team-made Millionaire" Ed Mylett shares The Power of One More.

43 mins; June 01, 2022

Censia CEO Joanna Riley asks: When someone tells you no, what do you ask next?

33 mins; May 25, 2022

World-renowned Daredevil Nik Wallenda asks: Does fear control you?

47 mins; May 18, 2022

Maxwell Leadership CEO Mark Cole says: Popularity is not the same as leadership.

50 mins; May 11, 2022

Amazon VP of Consumables Carla Vernón asks: Athletes have a warm-up routine, does your corporate team?

57 mins; May 04, 2022

NBA Mental Strength Coach David Nurse asks: If everything is taken away in your life, are you okay?

43 mins; April 27, 2022

Fatburger CEO Andy Wiederhorn asks: Do you hit singles or swing for the fences?

32 mins; April 20, 2022

Women's Sports Foundation President Phaidra Knight says: You have to like being blindsided.

37 mins; April 13, 2022

Chicago Cubs Manager David Ross on How to Be a Great Teammate

26 mins; April 07, 2022

Mammoth President Jake Farrant asks: Do you have the courage to eliminate dysfunction from your team?

37 mins; April 06, 2022

"Turnaround CEO" Michael MacDonald who led Xerox, OfficeMax, and Medifast asks: Do you have the courage to make tough decisions?

38 mins; March 30, 2022

ESPN's Jay Bilas says: Leaders should be demanding not demeaning.

48 mins; March 23, 2022

NCAA Champion Coach Scott Drew says: Everybody wants to feel recruited.

32 mins; March 16, 2022

Silicon Valley Executive Mari Baker says: Find yourself a coach as great as Bill Campbell.

33 mins; March 09, 2022

Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole says: Stop doing what your customers hate.

42 mins; March 02, 2022

WNBA All-Star and Nike Leader Michelle Snow says: Playing for Pat Summitt changed how I communicate.

51 mins; February 23, 2022

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN, and his father Nik Nikic on getting 1% better every day.

38 mins; February 16, 2022

Condoleezza Rice encourages you to build bridges as a leader.

42 mins; February 09, 2022

Special Edition: John C. Maxwell takes over as host to interview Don Yaeger

29 mins; February 02, 2022

Former Chick-fil-A Marketing Exec Jeff Henderson: Do you know the difference between success and excellence?

45 mins; January 26, 2022

Growing Leaders CEO Tim Elmore asks: Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?

46 mins; January 19, 2022

America's Life Coach Valorie Burton asks: Are others better having crossed paths with you?

40 mins; January 12, 2022

Former SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby says: In difficult moments seek dialogue, not monologue.

44 mins; January 05, 2022

2021 Behind the Scenes with host Don Yaeger and producer Savannah Gallagher

20 mins; December 29, 2021

Personal Development Guru Becky Bursell says: Sign your name at the end of everyday.

35 mins; December 22, 2021

Kingdom Business Leaders' Steve Dulin says: Make practice hard so the games feel easy.

35 mins; December 15, 2021

Marketing expert Ryan Alford says: The questions an interviewee asks you reveal more than any answer.

37 mins; December 08, 2021

Best-selling author John Bacon says: Be patient with results, not behavior.

48 mins; December 01, 2021

Movement Mortgage CEO and Super Bowl Champion Casey Crawford says: Make yourself needed

45 mins; November 24, 2021

Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson asks: Do you know how your teammates define success?

36 mins; November 17, 2021

Amicus Therapeutics CEO John Crowley teaches how to be purpose-driven

48 mins; November 10, 2021

Pro-football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton says: Don't sit back and accept your fate.

41 mins; November 03, 2021

Saxum CEO Renzi Stone says 1,000 small conversations beat one big one every time.

38 mins; October 27, 2021

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian: Lessons learned leading through the darkest hour.

46 mins; October 20, 2021

President of iHeartMedia Sports Kevin LeGrett on the #1 ability leaders want from YOU!

42 mins; October 13, 2021

Acceleration Partners CEO Robert Glazer says there is no such thing as an overnight success

35 mins; October 06, 2021

Former Denver Bronco Rafe Wilkinson says: Once a decision is made, agreement is optional, commitment is not.

40 mins; September 29, 2021

President and CEO of First Command Mark Steffe Says: Don't just tell people to get to a better place — help them.

42 mins; September 22, 2021

Lokai Founder and CEO Steven Izen Says, "Don't Cut Corners."

32 mins; September 15, 2021

Harvard Business Review Editor-in-Chief Adi Ignatius urges his team to "act like it matters."

34 mins; September 08, 2021

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