Leaders Under Fire in Sports

When leaders come under fire, the first mistake is often the one that compounds the crisis. In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki unpack how coaches, executives, and public figures should respond when they’re under investigation, facing allegations, or dealing with public scrutiny. From the power of “stop digging” to the credibility b...

In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki unpack a complex and emotional question in youth sports and college athletics: when does a tough situation become truly unsafe, and when is it simply the kind of adversity athletes are supposed to learn from Drawing from a real-world case involving a suspended coach, misleading evidence, and an up...

Most organizations, and especially coaches and sports leaders, fail to recognize the devastating impact toxic leadership can have on athletes and teams. Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, founder of Culture and Sports, reveals how self-awareness, empathy, and strategic reflection can transform crises into opportunities for growth and resilience. This episode uncovers powerful insights from Jeremy’s diverse expe...

Most of us love the spirit of the World Cup, but event is overshadowed by greed, corruption, and a widening gap between rich and fans. Doug Logan, the former MLS commissioner and soccer insider, exposes how this global spectacle has become a costly, corporate-driven spectacle that threatens the very soul of the game. In this eye-opening episode, Doug shares his intimate knowledge of how FIFA’s gre...

In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland interviews Ken Belson, author of ‘Every Day is Sunday,’ which explores the evolution of the NFL over the past 30 years. They discuss the leadership styles of former commissioner Paul Tagliabue and current commissioner Roger Goodell, the existential crises faced by the league, particularly the concussion issue, and the dynamics among NFL o...

Avoiding the milk under the fridge in leadership can cost you everything. Are you ignoring small problems that fester into crises? Leaders often choose silence over action, thinking it’s easier to ignore small problems, until they blow up. The real challenge? Addressing issues early, even when it’s uncomfortable. Dr. Jeremy Piasecki reminds us: Real leadership is about cleaning up the milk, not ju...

We’ve all been there. Stuck in the chaos with no playbook. But what truly makes the difference? It’s how leaders respond after the black swan hits. Think about Penn State, FIFA scandals, US Figure Skating, or even your favorite professional sports league. How they handle the fallout can make or break the organization. The keys are transparency, owning mistakes, and avoiding the kicking the milk un...