Keep the Line Moving

Paula Rizzo is a media strategist, best-selling author, and former Emmy award-winning television news producer. She helps her clients maximize their media exposure so they can engage professional stakeholders, fans, readers and customers. We talk about her two books, why she became an entrepreneur, and how you can get better at sharing your story. Keep up with Paula Website: https://paularizzo.com...

In a recap of Tuesdays KTLM episode with Damon Lembi, we highlight the best leader Damon’s every witnessed: Bill Walsh. Diving deeper, in this episode, I examine some key lessons from Walsh’s book and discuss my first-hand account of witnessing the coaching philosophy of Walsh’s mentee, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Pete Carroll. Check out Damon’s Episode: Watch on YouTube: https://...

Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit, a global training company that works to develop and upskill organizations and individuals. Damon, a best-selling author and podcast host, credits a lot of his success to the lessons he learned as a division one athlete. We talk about his baseball career, being a continuous learner, and finding your unique edge. Keep up with Damon: Website: https://www.thelearnita...

This week on KTLM Extras, we’re tackling a hot topic: the transition from individual contributor to leader. This transition is more than a promotion; it’s a new role, a new set of responsibilities, and a new set of people-centered skills. We kick off this conversation with highlights from Tuesday’s episode with guest Jill Kelley. Check out Jill’s Episode: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t...

Jill Kelley is a legal affairs consultant and former General Counsel at the New York Jets. She paved a unique path from international tax law to teaching to sports and entertainment law. We talk about our shared time at the Jets, navigating the transition into a leadership role, and meeting people where they are. Keep up with Jill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kelley/ ALICE: https://w...

This is the first episode of KTLM extras, a new weekly recap podcast where we dive deeper into leadership, sports and business. This week, we highlight episode 111 with John Tarnoff, discuss company culture through a look into the NFL and reflect on the legacy of my former colleague, Mo Bradshaw. Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://ga...

To kick off season three of KTLM, we have Executive Coach and Author, John Tarnoff. John led a successful career in the film industry before transitioning into coaching, where he specializes in mid-career changes. We talk about his coaching philosophy, taking control of your narrative, and reflecting on your career. Keep up with John Website: https://johntarnoff.com/ Book: https://johntarnoff.com/...

For the final episode of season two, we’re doing a solo pod. It’s been a busy and exciting year for both KTLM and the Gargano Leadership Group and I’m extremely thankful to everyone who has been a part of it. We talk about the importance of our core pillars with a little help from previous season two guests. Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website...

During a difficult time, Tom Cox did some serious self-reflection and found that he was not finding enough meaning in his work. He pivoted and is now the CEO of Vertical Motion and an executive coach. He talks about being a leukemia survivor, working his way up in the military, and how to authentically lead. Keep up with Tom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-tom/ Vertical Motion: https://www....

Dana Wagner is a News 3 anchor and co-hosts ‘News 3 Today’ in Las Vegas with his wife, Kim Wagner. He was also my boss at KOLO-TV in Reno, Nevada 30 years ago. We talk about the 15 years he and Kim hosted ‘Waking up with the Wagners’, the key to longevity in his career, and how Las Vegas has become a huge sports market. Keep up with Dana News 3: https://news3lv.com/station/people/dana-wagner-12-09...

Dustin Heise rose from a passionate snowboarder to the CEO of Canada Snowboard. He and his team are working to fulfill their vision of making Canada the world-leading nation in snowboarding. We talk about the resilience he built through sport, investing time into his connections, and being a visionary. Keep up with Dustin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-heise/ Canada Snowboard: https...

Eva Rose Daniel is the Founder of The Speak Shop, where she helps CEOs and professional speakers develop and deliver compelling speeches. She shares with us her top tips for getting over nerves, how to engage your audience, and how to master storytelling.  Keep up with Eva The Speak Shop: https://www.thespeakshop.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-rose-daniel/ Keep up with Me Apple Pod...

Nathan Ott is the Chief Polisher at the GC Index. The GC Index is an organimetric that enables teams to better understand their individual strengths and weaknesses and make the biggest impact possible as a team. Nathan and I talk about working to your strengths, bringing the best out of your team, and being impactful. Keep up with Nathan GC Index: https://www.thegcindex.com/ LinkedIn: https://www....

Hortense le Gentil is an Executive Leadership Coach, Speaker, & Author of 'The Unlocked Leader' and 'Aligned'. Her mission is to empower leaders to embody authenticity, inspire meaningful change, and make a profound and lasting difference. Hortense and I talk about her books, being mentored by Marshall Goldsmith, and leading with authenticity. Keep up with Hortense LinkedIn...

Joe Hart is the Evening News Anchor at KRNV News 4 in Reno, Nevada, where he’s been for 27 years. Joe and I both started our careers together as reporters in Santa Rosa, California. We talk about caring about your community, using your platform to be an advocate, and the value of consistency. Keep up with Joe KRNV: https://mynews4.com/station/people/joe-hart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo...

Jeff Proctor is the President of ProAngle Media and an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University. He is an Emmy Award winning sports television executive and producer and created the game show ‘Person, Place or Thing.’ Jeff and I talk about his university course, his experience as a sports tv producer, and his ability to see opportunity and seize it. Keep up with Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

Dr. Janelle Wells is the Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at WellsQuest and an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida. She has a passion for developing individuals who have a love for and connection with sports and entertainment. We talk about her books, how she approaches teaching, and how she organizes her life. Keep up with Janelle WellsQuest: https://wellsquest.com/about-o...

To celebrate 100 episodes of Keep the Line Moving, we have guest Bobby Evans. Bobby spent over two decades with the San Francisco Giants, working his way up to General Manager. We discuss the wisdom he gained through experience and by watching and listening to countless baseball professionals. We also talk about how he fostered relationships with the players, and his servant leadership mindset. Ke...

Jon Schwartz is the Managing Director, Head of Sports at Prosek Partners. He works at the intersection of sports and finance, having previously worked with the Big Ten Conference, the NFL, NASCAR, Bank of America, and more. Jon and I talk about his job as a storyteller, teaching and learning from his students at NYU, and finding balance in the grind. Keep up with Jon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

Meg Barber is the Head Coach of the NYU Women’s Basketball team. This past season, the Violets went undefeated and won the NCAA Division III National Championship. We talk about her playing career at NYU, how she keeps student-athletes motivated and inspired, and, of course, their record-breaking, undefeated season. Keep up with Meg NYU: https://gonyuathletics.com/staff-directory/meg-barber/509 In...

Curt Gowdy Jr. retired as Senior Vice President of Production at SNY. He worked on the 1989 World Series Earthquake Game, Olympic Games, World Figure Skating Championships, and much more. We talk about his Hall of Fame Broadcaster father, the importance of mentorship, and the origin of SNY.  Keep up with Curt IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2202156/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-g...

Len Girimonte is the People Excellence Leader at a Fortune 50 tech company. He guides and develops leaders from interns to executives, ensuring his company is led by empowering and cultivating values-based leadership. We talk about showing vulnerability, embracing constructive feedback, and valuing diverse opinions. Keep up with Len LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lengirimonte/ Keep up with...

Brandon Brown is a Lecturer and Director of TIDES at the University of Central Florida DeVos Sport Business Management program. He is an expert in Sports Marketing and is equipping the sports industry with the next generation of talent. We talk about doing what you love, how he impacts his students, and the value of energy. Keep up with Brandon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-brown-n...

After 25 years coaching women’s college basketball, Shimmy Miller transitioned into broadcasting for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and the Big Ten Network. Shimmy led a successful coaching career with a transformational leadership style. We talk about her coaching journey, mindfulness, and continuous learning. Keep up with Shimmy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimmygraymiller/ LinkedIn: https://ww...

Dan Dougherty is the President of Cristo Rey High School in New York City. Cristo Rey’s mission is to provide students from underserved communities access to quality college prep education and future opportunity. Dan and I talk about his passion of education, aligning your work with your purpose, and the great work Cristo Rey does.    Keep up with Dan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-...