Corporate Competitor Podcast

Ep. 192: Tennis and track shaped former Microsoft US President and current CEO of Lumen – the company that owns and operates one the world's biggest, most connected fiber networks. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of...

Ep. 191: This financial services company hired eight of the women on the US Olympic rowing team. This partnership is led by Tim who went to Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship while captaining his Boat Club to its most successful season in 40 years. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insig...

Ep. 190: Northwestern University Soccer shaped this executive who held leadership roles at Salesforce and Slack before taking on the role of CEO at LogicMonitor, which helps companies monitor, manage, and maintain IT infrastructure.  Our  BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  Listeners seeki...

Ep. 189: Alex shares 4 lessons that remain the same whether you devoting 500 hours to IRONMAN training or overseeing operations for more than 40,000 affiliated brokers and sales associates across 2,400 offices worldwide. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  --- Looking for a speaker for...

Ep. 188: Cricket shaped this executive's decision to attend Stanford University. Rohan became a founding member of the cricket media site Cricinfo, which was later acquired by ESPN, and a member of the Stanford Supernovas Cricket Team, an alumni team that recently hoisted a league trophy. Today, he works at Guild – an education benefits company that collaborates with large employers like Target, C...

Ep. 187: Absolute faith in each other is imperative among members of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flying team, where soaring canopy-to-canopy at 500 mph is all part of a day's work. In this episode, "Boss" Armatas – a former lacrosse and basketball player— teaches you how to build trust, repair trust, resist micromanaging, and debrief effectively! Our  BONUS RESOURCE for this episode incl...

Ep. 186: Basketball shaped Brian, who was the President and CEO of TruChoice Financial Group. He was the architect behind its construction before accepting his role at AmeriLife. Our  BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply Brian's insights.  --- Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years...

Ep. 185: Baseball shaped this leader originally from Italy, who manages a global workforce of 400,000 team members serving clients in 150 countries and generated an impressive $50 billion in revenue last year. You will learn lessons in: Turning mentorship into an expectation in your organization's promotion structure. Using onboarding to hire employees who demonstrate a high probability of cultura...

Ep. 184: Ashland University basketball shaped this HR exec who learned a lesson in preparation while racking up double digit steals game after game. "I would study film of the point guard as she was running down looking over to the coach and calling the play, so I knew exactly where they were going to pass it," she shared.  Now she's studying what happens at LKQ, where she never misses an earnings...

Ep. 183: Cal Basketball shaped Dave who was drafted by the Boston Celtics, only to be denied an NBA career because of a player's strike and injury. But he pivoted to a career in finance and now serves as Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. In the 25 years since he joined, the firm has grown from $10 billion in assets under management to nearly $700 billion. You will learn: How to use powerful sto...

Ep. 182: As a four-sport athlete, sports was one area that provided a level-playing field for Brian who grew up in Queens raised by his mom and grandparents. Coaching high school football helped pay his way through UCLA and now the chair and CEO of one of America's most iconic companies, nearly 2,000-store Target, just shakes his head in wonder as he thinks about just how much he learned from watc...

Ep. 181: Colgate Football shaped this leader whose family of companies serves more than 38.5 million people. You will learn how to model calm presence and total responsibility to your team when these qualities are needed most. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply Pat's insights.  --- Looking for a speaker...

Ep. 180: Baseball shaped the founder of the company that grew to more than 250 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experienced media. Lessons include: What playing second base taught Marc about the importance of good daily habits. Why Netflix decided to have no vacation policy or travel policy. How to develop managers to be excellent evaluators of talent. Our BONUS RESOURCE...

Ep. 179: Field Hockey at the University of Pennsylvania shaped this non-profit leader. Good Sports – "a food bank for sporting goods" – just hit their $100 million donation milestone.   If you are a leader who wants to learn how to make a larger impact through your clearly defined mission, you have much to learn from Melissa's experience building Good Sports! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode in...

Ep. 178: Baseball and basketball shaped Jeff who leads 60,000 global tax professionals. While he doesn't do his own taxes, Jeff does "file" several practical tips in this episode including: The best way to begin team meetings by "checking in" and "checking out" How to frame questions that are "provocative" but also productive rather than aggressive or alienating.  How to rescue an unproductive mee...

Ep. 177: Baseball, football, and fencing in college shaped this leader who has received 30 promotions during his decades-long career—showcasing his determination to equip those around him with a team-first mindset that produced an impact across the company. You will learn: The critical business lesson he learned from taking a called third strike during a Little League All-Star. The difference betw...

Ep. 176: Steve found himself on the basketball court with Barack Obama growing up in Hawaii! His competitive spirit was on display when he co-founded AOL and lead the second largest merger of all time with the blending of new media AOL and old media Time Warner. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions.  Click here to download the bonus resource...

Ep. 175: Soccer shaped this leader who joined StretchLab when there were three franchise locations. Today, there are more than 400 studios across North America and 900 licensed locations globally, making them the global leader in assisted stretching. He offers numerous tips including: How to use the first minute of every meeting to "humanize" the context and put everyone in a more open and collabo...

Ep. 174: Cornell Lacrosse shaped Jon Gordon who recently released The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul . We discuss ways to keep your team connected, including specific techniques. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and a leadership activity for your team to connect by sharing a hero, hardship, highlight, hope, and something hilariou...

Ep. 173: F ield hockey at the University of Delaware and Team USA shaped Rachel's competitive spirit and teamwork skills that help her lead a dynamic team across 17 countries. You will learn:   Four questions she asks employees to foster positive learning conversations with her team. The best way to identify a "diamond in the rough" who may be hiding in your business. How to implement and maintain...

Ep. 172: Football and baseball shaped B ob whose 33 years working for P&G culminated in his role as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, P&G added nearly one billion people to its global customer base, and its stock price increased by 60 percent in his four years as CEO.  Following his career at P&G, Bob was selected by President Obama to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whi...

Ep. 171: To celebrate our new book that hits shelves March 12 th , Coach Prime and I discuss the mindset that keeps him highly motivated – and highly motivating – after an impressive career. This Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and nine seasons in Major League Baseball. His 1992 World Series appearance makes him the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Seri...

Ep. 170: Pickleball fuels the competitive fire of David Rogier who founded the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 200+ of the world's best. In our conversation and  DOWNLOADABLE BONUS RESOURCE. You will learn: 5:00 The extraordinary lesson about education passed down to him by his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor and insp...

Ep. 169: She was the first woman to lead the multi-billion-dollar global company and shares her success didn't come easily. Today we discuss the lessons in her new book, Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage.  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions.  Click here to download the bonus resource. Looking for a spe...

Ep. 168: CU Boulder Track and Cross Country shaped this CEO who runs a coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries r ely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities. Learn how to set personal goals around the "Six F's" of family, finances, function (your job), fitness, faith, a...