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| The Art of Elite Coaching: Leading with Integrity and Purpose with Matt Painter | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:53:55 | |
One of America's top basketball coaches, Matt Painter enters his 17th year at Purdue. He owns a 355-164 record at Purdue. He has led the Boilermakers to 12 NCAA Tournaments, five Sweet 16s, three Big Ten regular-season championships, a Big Ten Tournament title, an Elite Eight, and an international gold medal. His peers voted him as the NABC National Coach of the Year after leading a team that started with a 6-5 record to the 2019 Elite Eight. Purdue's six straight NCAA Tournament appearances are the seventh-longest active streak in America and Purdue is one of just three teams to have a top-five seed in each of the last five NCAA Tournaments. Off the court, his program had 68 Academic All-Big Ten honorees in his 16 previous years at Purdue, and every player but one who has exhausted his eligibility at Purdue has graduated.
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| The Champion Sports Parent with Dr. Jerry Lynch & John O'Sullivan | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:04:04 | |
Youth sports are more than just games—they foster personal growth and shape future success. They teach values like teamwork and resilience that impact both personal and professional development. For parents, it’s a balancing act between supporting their child and trusting the coach’s role in building character. These shared experiences strengthen family bonds, while also preparing young athletes to navigate challenges both on and off the field. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, the authors of The Champion Sports Parent. Our Guests John O'Sullivan is a TEDx speaker and founder of the Changing the Game Project, which he launched in 2012. He's the author of two bestselling books, Changing the Game and Every Moment Matters, and hosts the popular Way of Champions podcast. A former collegiate and professional soccer player with over 20 years of coaching experience, John has worked with top organizations like the US Olympic Committee and USA Soccer. He serves on advisory boards for the Positive Coaching Alliance and the National Association for Physical Literacy. Dr. Jerry Lynch is a former Nike-sponsored athlete and national champion who transformed his experience into a career coaching elite athletes. He has worked with NBA teams, Major League Soccer, and top universities like Duke and Stanford. Dr. Lynch, author of 15 books, founded the Way of Champions, a performance consulting group. Recognized as one of the top in his field, he focuses on leadership, culture building, and personal growth in sports and life. What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
Resources & Links John O'Sullivan and Jerry Lynch
Ed Molitor
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| The Art of Authentic Leadership: Relationships, Respect, and Adaptability with Matt Monahan | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:48:54 | |
Matt Monahan joined Genesys Health as Chief Strategy Officer in 2020 after leading the way as the National Practice Leader of an Insurtech benefits consulting firm. He was responsible for sales, service, and insurance operations for over 500 employers across the United States. To know Matt is to be in the presence of an infectious energy. Matt sees the world differently; where others see a dead end, he sees an opportunity to connect, perfect, and solve. Matt isn’t afraid to ask hard questions and challenge the norm, taking pride in disrupting systems before building them back stronger and more successful. Before that, he spent 15+ years at Aetna and GE, where he held multiple senior leadership roles at Aetna. Matt worked closely to bring innovative solutions to the market. In a consulting business where service and support are incredibly subjective, regardless of the situation any action he takes is making sure it is the right thing for that person on the other end. What You’ll learn on this episode:
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| Episode 96: Always be Evolving, with Mark Simendinger | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:48:45 | |
Kentucky Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark has served as General Manager of Kentucky Speedway since it was acquired by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., in 2009. As President under the original track ownership, he played a primary role in the planning, development and operation of the facility dating back to the track’s inception and first race in 2000. He is the former president of Turfway Park Race Course, a Thoroughbred track in Florence, KY. Mark also served as President of Carroll Properties, a commercial real estate development company and was a long-time associate of speedway founder Jerry Carroll. Mark has owned and bred several Thoroughbreds in partnership with Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen. Mark graduated with a degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Lori, reside in Edgewood, KY and are the parents of five children and six grandchildren. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: Msimendinger Your Twitter Name: @msimendinger
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| Episode 95: The Psychology of Coaching, with Ed Molitor, Sr. | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:50:47 | |
Ed Molitor, Sr. has 42 years of experience as an educator, coach and motivator. A firm believer that life and athletics is a “Frame of Mind Game”, Ed has presented to hundreds of coaches and student-athletes at clinics and sports camps throughout the Midwest. He also taught graduate classes to teachers and coaches on such topics as peak performance, leadership, team building, sports motivation and mental strength training. Inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall Of Fame in 1997, Ed also serves on the All-State selection committee. A consummate motivator, he has developed a unique plan for athletes of all ages to reach their potential. When applied, his insights into motivation and thought management will certainly make a difference in a person’s life. He has helped a countless number of athletes learn to balance the stress of competition and the other areas of their lives. They are able to transfer what they have learned into a life of self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and peak performance. Coaching Resume:
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| Episode 94: ABCD - Always Be Connecting the Dots, with Bryan Gillis | 15 Sep 2020 | 01:06:27 | |
EXECUTIVE PRACTICE LEAD, QUALITY SOLUTIONS & CUSTOMER ANALYTICS Bryan is a proven business leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading executive-level account strategy, building and leading high-functioning teams and practices, and identifying and delivering technology solutions that meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace. Bryan’s success in selling and delivering diverse technology solutions to Fortune 100 companies can be attributed to his clear, persuasive communication style and keen ability to relate complex solutions to stakeholders at varying levels. Prior to joining The Northridge Group, Bryan has held senior management positions at market-leading technology companies includes IBM, Apple, and AT&T. As the Executive Practice Lead of The Northridge Group’s Quality Solutions and Customer Analytics team, Bryan leads the organization’s delivery of actionable, data-driven customer insights for our clients and is responsible for developing new service offerings to address evolving market opportunities. Bryan holds a B.A. in Psychology from Creighton University where he was a pitcher on the baseball team and team captain both his junior and senior season. Father of 3 Strong-willed Daughters Maddie (16), Mia(15) and Samantha (12)! What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Personal Your Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillis.146/ Your Twitter Name: https://twitter.com/bryanmgillis Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillis/ The Northridge Group northridgegroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-northridge-group/ https://www.facebook.com/NorthridgeGroup/ Operations Made Better Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operations-made-better/id1445454626 | |||
| Episode 93: Be Brilliant with the Basics - The Amazon Way, with Jon Derkits | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:53:59 | |
Jon is the founder of AUXO eCommerce, a consultancy that helps brands launch and grow on Amazon. Prior to AUXO, Jon was a leader at Amazon, managing a $2+ billion business and recruiting over 25k third-party sellers to the marketplace. At AUXO, Jon teaches brands how to think like Amazon and be "brilliant at the basics." He works with both large brands (including the #1 third-party seller on Amazon) and small brands to tap hidden growth opportunities, improve operations, and gain a share of voice through Amazon Advertising. He is a recognized expert in Amazon and eCommerce marketplaces and is regularly quoted in Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, and the WSJ. Jon is also an active advisor to, and investor in, early-stage digital start-ups. He's a mentor at Chicago-based tech incubator, 1871, and recently joined the advisory board of Vexpo, a technology company that has created a wedding marketplace designed for today’s digitally centric couples. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 92: Managing the Worry Circle, with Ted Simendinger | 02 Sep 2020 | 01:00:07 | |
Ted Simendinger, President and CEO of Ocean Palmer and Associates is a globally experienced leadership coach with expertise in behavior-based talent development, executive and Millennial coaching, change management, sales problem-solving, and sales excellence. He has extensive global experience solving complex organizational and performance challenges that enable quick, relevant repositioning for greater success. Ted utilizes strategic planning, private coaching, and classroom facilitation at multiple levels to explain, teach, and develop high-performance diversity talent and inclusionary cultures. Ted is also the founder of the No Bats Baseball Club which is a baseball-related charity organization that has raised over $2Million with an incredible group of good men, doing good things, for the right reasons. A former #1 salesman with Xerox and top senior instructor at the Xerox International Training Center for Management Development, Ted has extensive experience in designing and updating curriculum. An accomplished and respected award-winning author and speaker, Ted has guested on network TV talk shows coast-to-coast and has been featured on over 3,500 global radio stations. Considered one of the world's foremost teachers on the subject of "Worry," Ted's popular life skills book "Managing the Worry Circle: How to Improve Your Life by Worrying Less" -- written under his pen name "Ocean Palmer" -- is utilized around the world. He is also an expert on The Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-simendinger-b346316/ | |||
| Episode 91: Living Beyond Limits Part II, with Bonner Paddock Rinn | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:41:06 | |
In 2008, Bonner Paddock summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. Four years later, he earned the elite triathlete title, Kona Ironman. Thousands have done each individually. Bonner is the first person with cerebral palsy to do both. When Bonner was born, his umbilical cord had coiled twice around his neck, depriving him of oxygen, causing parts of his brain to die. That cord didn’t take his life, but it changed it forever. Diagnosed in his youth, Bonner swore he wouldn’t let this neurological disorder limit him, and for twenty-nine years he guarded the truth about his health. But the sudden death of a friend’s young son who also suffered from CP forced Bonner to re-evaluate his life. No longer would he be content striving for normal. Instead, he would live life to its fullest, pursuing one breathtaking experience at a time—while raising money for special needs children along the way—and never turn down a challenge for fear of his physical limitations. His monumental climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro was documented in the film Beyond Limits and helped raise money for the construction of a new childcare center in Orange County, providing early treatment for children with all types of physical disabilities. Bonner took his vision global and has been building more centers around the world to help children live better lives. When he completed the Kona Ironman… which is 140 miles of racing…. in 16 1/2 hours, he raised over $560,000 for special needs children. His is a remarkable journey that has taken him across the globe and introduced him to a fascinating cast of characters who have supported his inspiring quest. An athlete, adventurer, and philanthropist, Bonner is today no longer defined by his limits, but by the moments that pushed him past them. One More Step shows us that we can all conquer our own challenges and embrace every moment life has to offer. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: @OMFoundation Your Twitter Name: @OMFoundation Instagram: @om_foundation_global Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonner-paddock-rinn-95086b5/
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| Episode 90: Living Beyond Limits Part I, with Bonner Paddock Rinn | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:43:07 | |
In 2008, Bonner Paddock summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. Four years later, he earned the elite triathlete title, Kona Ironman. Thousands have done each individually. Bonner is the first person with cerebral palsy to do both. When Bonner was born, his umbilical cord had coiled twice around his neck, depriving him of oxygen, causing parts of his brain to die. That cord didn't take his life, but it changed it forever. Diagnosed in his youth, Bonner swore he wouldn’t let this neurological disorder limit him, and for twenty-nine years he guarded the truth about his health. But the sudden death of a friend’s young son who also suffered from CP forced Bonner to re-evaluate his life. No longer would he be content striving for normal. Instead, he would live life to its fullest, pursuing one breathtaking experience at a time—while raising money for special needs children along the way—and never turn down a challenge for fear of his physical limitations. His monumental climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro was documented in the film Beyond Limits and helped raise money for the construction of a new childcare center in Orange County, providing early treatment for children with all types of physical disabilities. Bonner took his vision global and has been building more centers around the world to help children live better lives. When he completed the Kona Ironman… which is 140 miles of racing…. in 16 1/2 hour, he raised over $560,000 for special needs children. His is a remarkable journey that has taken him across the globe and introduced him to a fascinating cast of characters who have supported his inspiring quest. An athlete, adventurer, and philanthropist, Bonner is today no longer defined by his limits, but by the moments that pushed him past them. One More Step shows us that we can all conquer our own challenges and embrace every moment life has to offer. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: @OMFoundation Your Twitter Name: @OMFoundation Instagram: @om_foundation_global Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonner-paddock-rinn-95086b5/
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| Episode 89: Keys to Making Great Things Happen In Business and Life, with Reid Ryan | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:50:25 | |
The 2020 season marks Reid Ryan’s 8th season with the Houston Astros. Reid, 48, served as the Astros president of business operations from 2013 through 2019. This season Reid moves into the role of executive advisor, utilizing his 22 years of professional baseball experience and sharing that with Astros executives. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Twitter: @robertreidryan https://www.mlb.com/astros/community/foundation/about
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| Episode 88: Humor, Honor, and Resilience, with JJ Gottsch | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:41:29 | |
JJ Gottsch is the longest-tenured employee with Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment and has played a key role in the development of both the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros Triple-A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros Double-A). He was promoted to his current position, COO, in January 2015. In this role, he oversees all business operations for the Express, RS3 Turf, RS3 Strategic Hospitality as well as the company’s growing entertainment division. Gottsch was president of the Hooks for the club’s first five years, where his leadership and experience helped them draw more than two million fans in their first four seasons. Previous to his position in Corpus Christi, Gottsch served as assistant general manager for the Express during the first six years of the organization’s existence. Gottsch helped lead the franchise to record-setting attendance numbers, establishing a new Double-A home attendance record with 660,110 fans in the club’s first year, eclipsing the old attendance mark that had stood for 20 years. The franchise would proceed to break its own attendance standard in each successive season with Gottsch on board as a steadying influence. A former player, Gottsch’s professional career included time with the Butte Copper Kings in the Pioneer League and the Perth Baseball Club in the Western Australia Baseball League. At the collegiate level, Gottsch played for Creighton University as well as TCU, where he was a member of the Horned Frogs1994 Southwest Conference Championship and NCAA Regional team. He transferred to TCU after spending three years at Creighton, where he was a shortstop on the 1991 Bluejay team that advanced to the College World Series. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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Will Ferrell Pitching for Round Rock Express – Promotion with Will supporting his Cancer for College charity – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haHlFA_bDkI&t= Truckin & Buckin – A two-day simultaneous Monster Truck and Bull Riding Event in 2016- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-cWDZiXPa0 Fear the Walking Dead – We rented our stadium out to AMC Studios for six months (before our 2018 season) so they could shoot the first season of Fear the Walking Dead – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYH7WMKPrs&t=103s *You’ll need to rewind back to the beginning, it seems to be opening ½ way through Home Run Dugout – A new startup in Austin basically a baseball version of Top Golf – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnkjqByAnO0&t= UFC Watch Party - https://www.milb.com/round-rock/fans/ufc-252 Recap of the Granger Smith / 4th of July Concert -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6wRtwFkARA RR Hairy Men Page - https://www.milb.com/round-rock/fans/hairy-man | |||
| Episode 87: Building a Culture of Integrity with Heart and Intellect, with Rich Panico | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:52:07 | |
Rich is the Founder, President, and CEO of IPM. Prior to IPM, he spent 15 years with two divisions of Johnson & Johnson in various operations and engineering management leadership roles. Rich established IPM in 1988 with a focus on creating a values-based company comprised of high-integrity top performers. Today, his focus is primarily assisting in strategy development to address complex client needs, driving IPM’s own strategy, and ensuring the preservation of IPM’s culture and sustainability toward its 100th-anniversary vision. Rich is actively recruited by organizations to present his philosophies on business ethics, organizational culture, strategy realization, entrepreneurship, and project management excellence. Reflecting the culture of integrity that Rich instills, IPM has been recognized over the years with multiple awards, including one of Forbes’ 25 Best Small Companies in America, and multiple years as one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute and Fortune magazine. Most recently, IPM was the recipient of the prestigious 2018 Malcom Baldrige Quality Award Excellence, the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Integrated Project Management - https://www.ipmcinc.com/ | |||
| Building Strong, Meaningful Relationships as a Coaching Leader with Ed Molitor | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:37:36 | |
Ed is a coach down to the very smallest molecule of his DNA. Whether he's a husband and father at home or working with a client in the business world, he is an energized, passionate, and near-obsessive coach who is fully invested in showing up with all he's got to help you show up with all you've got. His approach insists on presence. He knows no other way to catalyze change except by getting on the court with you, playing side-by-side, and encouraging you to keep pushing, especially when the going gets tough. In the last 29 years, Ed has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M, DePaul NIU, and Lewis University to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed Molitor has experienced the potential and pitfalls of leadership at every level. As the founder and CEO of The Molitor Group, today Ed guides emerging and established leaders across biopharma and biotech to apply the proven lessons of coaching in their pursuit of inspiring and driving their team’s performance. Through personalized training, workshops, keynote speeches, his writing, and as a podcast host, Ed seeks to empower individuals and their organizations to achieve victory through a focus on transformation, fundamentals, compassion, mental toughness, and vision. Ed graduated from St. Ambrose University with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Economics where he was a member of the Men’s Basketball team serving as the co-captain his Senior year. Before St. Ambrose, he studied business at Creighton University where he played on the Men’s Basketball teams which included a 1989 MVC Regular Season and Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament, and a 1990 NIT Tournament. What you’ll learn in this episode:
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| Episode 86: Embracing the Opportunity to Make a Positive Impact, with Jon Denny | 15 Jul 2020 | 01:03:52 | |
Jon Denny has been a NATIONAL Executive Sales & Marketing Recruiter for over 21+ years in the MEDICAL, DIAGNOSTIC, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECH Industries with a leading National Recruitment firm Buckman Enochs Coss & Associates established in 1979. Specialize in Medical Device, Medical Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical and Biotech Sales & Marketing Executive Search. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
Additional resources: Company Website: www.becsearch.com Company Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/becsearch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becsearch Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buckman-enochs-coss-&-associates/ Your Twitter Name: Personal: @denny_jon Company Twitter Name: @becsearch Charity Fundraising for Cancer Research: https://pelotonia.org/ *Founded in 2008, Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund life-saving cancer research. Through the first 11 years, the Pelotonia community raised more than $207 million for cancer research. Thanks to its generous funding partners, Pelotonia is able to direct 100% of every participant raised dollar to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. | |||
| Episode 85: Be Extraordinary - Make Them Believe, with Scott Davenport | 01 Jul 2020 | 01:02:46 | |
Coach Scott Davenport began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach under Denny Crum at Louisville in 1984. He then moved on to VCU for one season as an assistant to Mike Pollio. He returned to the Louisville area as a high school head coach at Ballard High School where he'd stay for 10 seasons from 1986–1996. Davenport won a 1988 state championship team and later coached future NBA players DeJuan Wheat and Allan Houston. Davenport returned to the Cardinals under Crum in 1996, and would stay on as an assistant coach for Rick Pitino until 2005, when he accepted the head coaching job at Bellarmine. Since joining the Knights, Davenport has become the all-time wins leader at the school, and has led the team to six Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season titles and five conference tournament titles, along with 12 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament which includes four Final Four appearances (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017), and the 2011 national title. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 84: Dominate the Goal in Front of You, with Mat Ishbia | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:49:29 | |
Mat Ishbia is the President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the #1 wholesale mortgage lender in the nation. Focused solely on growing the wholesale channel, Ishbia has taken UWM from a two-man broker shop to a 5,800+ person mortgage powerhouse. Prior to joining UWM, he played for and coached with Tom Izzo on Michigan State’s men’s basketball team and received a 2000 National Championship ring. His college basketball background, leadership style, and dedication to a team-focused business approach have enabled him to gain record-breaking wholesale market share and rapidly grow UWM into a leading lending operation. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 83: Coaching for Impact, 42 Years of Positive Influence and Inspiration, with Ed Molitor, Sr. | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:54:10 | |
Ed Molitor, Sr. has 42 years of experience as an educator, coach and motivator. A firm believer that life and athletics is a “Frame of Mind Game”, Ed has presented to hundreds of coaches and student-athletes at clinics and sports camps throughout the Midwest. He also taught graduate classes to teachers and coaches on such topics as peak performance, leadership, team building, sports motivation and mental strength training. Inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall Of Fame in 1997, Ed also serves on the All-State selection committee. A consummate motivator, he has developed a unique plan for athletes of all ages to reach their potential. When applied, his insights into motivation and thought management will certainly make a difference in a person’s life. He has helped a countless number of athletes learn to balance the stress of competition and the other areas of their lives. They are able to transfer what they have learned into a life of self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and peak performance. Coaching Resume:
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| Episode 82: Never Stop Trying, with JJ Gottsch | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:58:07 | |
JJ Gottsch is the longest-tenured employee with Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment and has played a key role in the development of both the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros Triple-A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros Double-A). He was promoted to his current position, COO, in January 2015. In this role he oversees all business operations for the Express, RS3 Turf, RS3 Strategic Hospitality as well as the company’s growing entertainment division. Gottsch was president of the Hooks for the club’s first five years, where his leadership and experience helped them draw more than two million fans in their first four seasons. Previous to his position in Corpus Christi, Gottsch served as assistant general manager for the Express during the first six years of the organization’s existence. Gottsch helped lead the franchise to record-setting attendance numbers, establishing a new Double-A home attendance record with 660,110 fans in the club’s first year, eclipsing the old attendance mark that had stood for 20 years. The franchise would proceed to break its own attendance standard in each successive season with Gottsch on board as a steadying influence. A former player, Gottsch’s professional career included time with the Butte Copper Kings in the Pioneer League and the Perth Baseball Club in the Western Australia Baseball League. At the collegiate level, Gottsch played for Creighton University as well as TCU, where he was a member of the Horned Frogs1994 Southwest Conference Championship and NCAA Regional team. He transferred to TCU after spending three years at Creighton, where he was a shortstop on the 1991 Bluejay team that advanced to the College World Series. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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Will Ferrell Pitching for Round Rock Express – Promotion with Will supporting his Cancer for College charity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haHlFA_bDkI&t= Truckin & Buckin – A two-day simultaneous Monster Truck and Bull Riding Event in 2016- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-cWDZiXPa0 Fear the Walking Dead – We rented our stadium out to AMC Studios for six months (before our 2018 season) so they could shoot the first season of Fear the Walking Dead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYH7WMKPrs&t=103s *You’ll need to rewind back to beginning, it seems to be opening ½ way through Home Run Dugout – A new startup in Austin basically a baseball version of Top Golf - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnkjqByAnO0&t= | |||
| Episode 81: Tapping Into the Powerful Strengths of Millennials, with Nick Sarillo | 27 May 2020 | 00:43:23 | |
Nick Sarillo is the founder of the Trust & Track Institute and Nick’s Pizza & Pub – the sixth busiest independent pizza company in per-store sales in the United States. Founded with the purpose of providing the community with an unforgettable place where families could relax and have fun, Nick’s Pizza & Pub was recently named one of the Top 25 Best Small Businesses in the country by Forbes Magazine. Nick credits his company’s success to his purpose-driven culture, which is the focus of his book, A Slice of the Pie: How to Build a Big Little Business (Portfolio; 2012). Nick is a regular speaker at entrepreneurship and HR conferences, and his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, Inc., Fast Company and Investor’s Business Daily. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 80: Finding the Answers From Your Frontline Workers, with Tom Walter | 20 May 2020 | 00:49:45 | |
Tom Walter is a “serial entrepreneur,” author, speaker and a principal in numerous companies. He is best known as the Chief Culture Officer (CCO) of Chicago-area Tasty Catering, a suburban corporate caterer and event planner that was recently named a Forbes Best Small Company in America. Tom has more than 40 years of experience as an owner and operator in the service industry. He has participated in the startup of 32 companies, is currently active in 9 of those startups, has acquired three and—in a few cases—has terminated businesses in a broad spectrum of markets. Tom remains a principal, investor and advisor for several companies, most of which are part of 80 Nine Holdings and have been co-founded by his staff. He is also the co-author of the award-winning book "It's My Company Too!: How Entangled Companies Move Beyond Employee Engagement for Remarkable Results." What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 79: Performance Excellence in the Face of Uncertainty, with Mark Heidersbach | 13 May 2020 | 00:37:29 | |
Mark Heidersbach is an accomplished leader in biopharmaceutical sales and marketing with a reputation for integrity, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence. He is passionate around building inspired teams based on trust, purpose, and accountability. Experienced in providing focus and direction to navigate complexity/change, coaching and developing to leverage people’s strengths for broader success, and delivering superior results through innovative business solutions. Mark is currently the Senior National Sales Director at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 78: Leading Hearts as Well as Minds, with McKeel Hagerty | 06 May 2020 | 00:48:55 | |
McKeel Hagerty began playing with cars as a boy and hasn’t stopped since, turning his parents’ local insurance agency into an automotive lifestyle brand known internationally for its passion and commitment to the car and driving community. Since 1997, he has been the CEO of Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance and hobby support to the enthusiast vehicle market. During his tenure, the company also has evolved into a leading automotive media company and the hub of the biggest car club in America, Hagerty Driver’s Club, with more than a million members. From the beginning, McKeel has felt a responsibility to support organizations and initiatives that help ensure that classic vehicles and the driving lifestyle continue to thrive well into the future. The company’s youth programs have helped thousands of young drivers learn the nearly lost art of driving a manual transmission, and through a new partnership with Skip Barber Driving Academy, thousands more are upgrading their driving skills so they feel more confident and in control on the road. The company also supports the Historic Vehicle Association, which works on behalf of its nearly 600,000 members to protect and celebrate the automobile as a significant part of our culture, and the RPM Foundation, which provides restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle and marine craftsmen. Most recently, the company has doubled-down on its belief that cars are meant to be driven by acquiring MotorsportReg.com, which is used by millions of motorsports fans to find and register for motorsports events from track days and road rallies to vintage races and motocross. McKeel is the recent former Chairman of the Board for YPO, the premier global leadership organization with more than 27,000 chief executives in more than 130 countries. During his term, he traveled the world talking about leadership and success with world leaders and innovators, including Hillary Clinton, Justin Trudeau, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, author and philosopher Yuval Harari, and many others. Many of the lessons learned from those discussions are shared in McKeel’s upcoming first book, “Boundless: A Guide to a Flourishing Life in a Disoriented Age,” which will be published by ForbesBooks. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 76: Empowering Your People to Be Human, Courageous and Responsive, with Jason Bey | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:41:15 | |
Jason Bey is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. He has held numerous positions including: sales, sales leadership, marketing, operations, business development, training, and executive roles. Skilled in building and leading teams, strategic planning, leading innovation and change, collaborating across departments & driving executional excellence. Jason is currently the Vice President and Franchise Head at Dompé. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| The Power of Authentic Connections in Recruitment and Leadership with Jon Denny | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:41:04 | |
Jon Denny has been a National Executive Sales and Marketing Recruiter for over 24 years in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Devices, and Medical Diagnostics Industries with leading national recruitment firm, Buckman Enochs Coss & Associates (BEC Search). Established in 1979, BEC Search specializes in helping the best Healthcare and Life Science companies find the best people for every level of their organization, Commercial, Med Affairs, Sales, and Marketing Executives - for Projects and Retained. They have partnered with leading companies such as Allergan/Abbvie, Biodesix, Amgen, Apellis, Cardinal Health, Dompe, Genentech, Lantheus, Shionogi, Inc., Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Takeda, Travere Therapeutics, Vertos Medical, and many others. Before joining BEC, Jon spent over two years in Accounting and Finance Recruitment for a leading staffing firm and 4 years in College/University Recruitment. In the last two decades, Jon has helped countless individuals in healthcare sales, marketing, and clinical roles find employment opportunities that have been life-changing and he has several current clients he helped early on in their careers. Jon attributes his transformative approach to a unique blend of business acumen, strong work ethic, empathy, and ability to connect with individuals. These traits find their roots in his competitive collegiate athletic background, where he played football for four years at his alma mater, Ohio Northern University. What you’ll learn in this episode:
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| Episode 75: Managing the COVID-19 Crisis with Mindfulness, with Rob Dube | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:46:15 | |
From Blow Pops to Forbes Best Small Companies, Rob started his first business in high school selling Blow Pops out of his locker. For the last 28 years, he’s served as President and Co-founder of imageOne, ranked as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses in America on the 2017 list of Forbes Small Giants. Throughout Rob’s entrepreneurial journey, he’s developed an unwavering passion for delivering the X - genuine care that consistently drives extraordinary energy, actions and experiences to every one, every day, every time. A unique approach to business that has driven the company to success in its industry, and as a top workplace. imageOne is simply the best at helping clients optimize and manage print, automate business processes, and secure documents and is well-known as an exceptional company, receiving local and national recognition for its multi-award-winning culture. Rob is an avid meditator of 15 years, the author of a best-selling book, donothing,™ The most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take, and host of the donothing leadership retreat and the donothing podcast. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 74: All In: Driven by Passion, Energy, and Purpose, with Porter Moser | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:40:41 | |
An NCAA Division I men's basketball coach for thirty years, Porter Moser has been the head men's basketball coach at Loyola University Chicago since 2011 and is one of only three coaches in school history to win over 160 games on the Loyola bench. Moser has grown a reputation for developing men on and off the court. Porter’s list of accomplishments in his nine seasons at Loyola is impressive. His keen recruiting eye and proven experience in developing men both on and off the court has resulted in three postseason berths including a historic run to the 2018 NCAA Final Four and back-to-back MVC regular-season championships in 2018 and 2019, 14 all-conference selections, two MVC Player of the Year honorees, two Associated Press Honorable Mention All-Americans, two Academic All-Americans, a MVC Defensive Player of the Year, a MVC Sixth Man of the Year and a pair of MVC Freshman of the Year selections. Loyola’s 73 wins over the last three seasons are its most ever over a two-year stretch. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Porter currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with his incredible family - wife, Megan, and their four children, Jordan, Jake, Ben, and Max. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion By Accident, with Dana Cavalea | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:37:02 | |
Coach Dana Cavalea is a High Performance & Executive Leadership Coach. He is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. Coach helped lead the New York Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball as voted by his peers. In addition to his on-field coaching, Coach Dana works as a performance coach and consultant to Fortune 500 Companies, Organizations, CEO's, Executives, Wall Street Fund Managers & Traders - helping them to optimize performance, productivity and sales. Coach is also a Keynote Speaker who travels all over the country speaking to leading companies and teams. He is a best selling author. His first book, "Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion By Accident", has been a must read for Top Leaders in Business - many of whom credit him to being their behind the scenes 'secret' to success. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Reinventing Effective Leadership for Disruptive Innovation, with Mike Steep | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:39:41 | |
Michael Steep has been at the forefront of technology for the last 30 years. He is the author of the newly released book, “First Light of Day: A Cautionary Tale of Our Future”, and the founder and executive director of Stanford University School of Engineering’s Disruptive Technology and Digital Cities Program. In his current role, Mike has built a bridge between Stanford’s disruptive technologies labs and 30 corporate partners—including Amazon, Cushman & Wakefield, Hitachi, Visa —to create new opportunities for innovation and monetization. In addition to his work at Stanford, Mike is an Adjunct Professor of Digital Business at the Imperial College London, and serves on the Smart Cities Board of London advising commercial clients on the impact of emerging technology in their industries. Earlier, Mike held management positions for the world-renown tech research firm, PARC (formerly Xerox PARC), and for tech giants including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, and Apple. In the process, he has witnessed first-hand some of the greatest technological breakthroughs and transformations and worked with companies such as BMW, Google, P&G, L’Oreal, AirBus Amazon, Cushman & Wakefield, Hitachi, and Visa, to develop disruptive technologies for new lines of business. A frequent keynote speaker, Mike is an active venture investor in disruptive technologies. He earned his MBA from the University of Virginia, and his BA from the University of Pennsylvania. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Creating a Lifestyle of Consistent Success, with Mo Dadkhah | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:53:35 | |
After he opened his real estate law firm in the tough market of 2009, lawyer Mo Dadkhah thought it might be a good idea to earn his real estate license, too. One thing led to another, and now he runs both a law firm and a real estate brokerage. Dadkhah, broker-owner at Main Street Real Estate Group, works with all categories of buyers, from entry level to luxury. During the past year, on the legal side, his team worked on a very large condo deconversion. The sellers were happy with the outcome, a big accomplishment considering they came to Dadkhah’s team after they were unhappy with the previous company they worked with and had lost faith in the process. “We advocated on behalf of the sellers and were able to get them to a closing within 60 days, a feat in and of itself,” he says. A Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer, Dadkhah has been featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine, named a Power Player by CS magazine and included on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Most of his clients describe him as compassionate and hardworking. “I understand everyone’s search is a little bit different,” he says. “I tailor my attention to exactly what they need and work all hours of the day to get them the results they need.” Always accessible, Dadkhah knows a client’s home search is not happening only during business hours. Being a lawyer affords Dadkhah the luxury of understanding the ins and outs of the process from both the real estate and legal sides. “I have always said that selling real estate is not rocket science,” he says. “Some agents will lead you to believe that you have to have some ‘it factor’ or some level of salesmanship. It really is about having a strong work ethic and the ability to stay consistent with your effort.” What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| The One Powerful Question That Will Help You Be More, with Ed Molitor | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:27:41 | |
In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| The Key to Being Invaluable Without Being Most Valuable, with Mark French, Jr. | 04 Mar 2020 | 00:33:03 | |
Mark French, Jr, is a senior point guard on the Men’s Basketball team at Texas A&M University where he will receive a degree in Marketing and a concentration in Professional Selling. He has been instrumental in helping the program transition from former coach Billy Kennedy to first-year head coach Buzz Williams. After appearing in only eight games total his freshman and sophomore season, Mark earned a scholarship under Billy Kennedy during his Junior season and experienced his first career start while playing in 16 games. Then, at the end of the 2018-19 season, Coach Kennedy was let go and Mark had to start from scratch as a walk-on with the new staff as a senior. As a result of Mark’s work ethic, leadership, selflessness, and commitment to being invaluable without being most valuable...Mark earned a second scholarship from Buzz Williams as he proved himself to be indispensable. Prior to walking on at Texas A&M Mark enjoyed a highly successful high school basketball career in which he finished his prep career at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX, and helped the school capture the 2016 State Championship and earned 2016 TAPPS all-state honors and all-district selection. Mark spent his first three years of high school at Briarcrest High School in Eads, TN, earning back-to-back TSSAA all-region team honors. Mark surpassed 1,200 points, 440 assists, and 120 steals. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Trust, Positive Energy and Making Yourself Indispensable, with Randy Eccker | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:35:11 | |
Randy Eccker is one of the leading digital media and technology figures in the sports industry. Eccker has founded, led, managed or advised over 30 properties or groups across the industry and has participated in over $350M in corporate transactions. His experience as a Founder, CEO, Chairman, Board Member or Advisor has been instrumental in the success of many of these companies and has provided him with a powerful view of the industry and extensive relationships with many of its leaders. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 67: Empowering Your Leaders to Solve Problems and Help People, with Ron Alvesteffer | 19 Feb 2020 | 00:43:45 | |
During his tenure, Ron Alvesteffer has helped Service Express define its market and create a unique performance driven culture for employees. Service Express’s Core Value “to work with our employees to help them achieve their personal, professional and financial goals” creates opportunities for employee achievement and has led to outstanding individual and team performances resulting in individual and company success. As a result, Service Express has been named one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation 5 years in a row. Service Express has also been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America 10 of the past 11 years as well as one of the Top 25 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine. Under Ron's leadership, Service Express has averaged double-digit revenue growth year over year and has expanded the geographic footprint nationally. Ron implemented Service Express’ Performance Measurement System (SR5) which tracks monthly and quarterly goals and results. A company focus on delivering exceptional customer service is the basis for Service Express’s industry leading Net Promoter Score of 84. Ron authored the eBook, The Service Express Way – values and principles of a growing company. In it Ron shares the beliefs and philosophies, along with real-life stories from the field that have driven these remarkable results. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 66: The Undeniable Value of Investing in the Growth of Your People, with Cody Foster | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:53:24 | |
Cody Foster is one of the Founders of Advisors Excel. In 2004, after leaving a corporate job to partner with David Callanan to be independent financial advisors, they realized the support system for independent advisors was dramatically insufficient. So, in 2005, along with Derek Thompson, they formed Advisors Excel with a goal of building a world class support structure for independent financial advisors across the country. Today they have over 500 employees and are responsible for over $7 Billion in annual sales. Their success in achieving this has led to their story being featured in Success Magazine, Darren Hardy’s book “The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster” and Tony Robbins’ #1 New York Times bestselling book, “Money, Master the Game.” Cody graduated from Washburn University in 1999 and has made Topeka his home ever since. He is a big believer in the future of the Capital City of Kansas, and has been a lead investor and developer in quality of life initiatives including The Cyrus Hotel, The Pennant, and Iron Rail Brewing. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Greater Topeka Partnership and was one of the five founding investors in Top Tank Topeka, a unique entrepreneur challenge patterned after the successful TV show, Shark Tank. As much as he enjoys business, his real love is family. Cody and his wife Jennifer, a Topeka native and fellow Washburn graduate, have been married for 16 years and have two children, Dylan and Ella. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Finding Your Leadership Sweet Spot with Kate Lahey | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:43:46 | |
Kate’s foundation and passion for coaching have been the catalyst for her successful career in biotech leadership. Kate has had the incredible privilege of being coached by and coaching some very special people over the past two decades. For the last 17 years, Kate worked at Genentech and Dompe in various sales capacities. She has spent the last 10 years in leadership positions including front and second-line management overseeing over 20 managers and sales representatives in her most recent position. She consistently achieved results, managed change effectively, provided objective feedback and coaching, and developed people to their fullest potential. She has won Manager of the Year and many key contributor awards along the way. Kate has extensive experience building and motivating teams, strategic planning, individual accountability, performance management, critical conversations, and mentorship of emerging managers. Kate’s true love of coaching has led her to The Molitor Group where she will utilize her experience and skill set to guide others in their leadership journeys. Before the biotech world, Kate was a high school English teacher and field hockey and basketball coach for a year out of Assumption University where she also was an outfielder on the softball team. Kate and her husband Tim reside in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and are the very proud parents of Jackie (6) and Mikey (5). In her free time, Kate enjoys exercise, golf, reading, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends.
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| Episode 65: Why the Best Are the Best in Sports and Business, with Kevin Eastman | 05 Feb 2020 | 01:01:41 | |
Kevin Eastman is a corporate speaker and an internationally-known basketball clinician who brings his knowledge and experience in sports to the business world. He speaks on various topics, including championship culture, teamwork, leadership, motivation and individual success. Over his 40 years in the game, Kevin has coached basketball at all levels, including 13 years in the NBA. He was a top assistant to Doc Rivers with the 2008 NBA World Championship Boston Celtics, and most recently served as an assistant coach and Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin has worked with or coached an impressive group of current and future NBA All- Stars both as a coach and as Nike Basketball’s director of player development for the nation’s elite college and high school players. He continues his work with young elite players through USA Basketball and speaking to Nike audiences. Kevin was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and attended the University of Richmond, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was a scholarship student-athlete at Richmond, and in recognition of his unique qualities as a basketball player, the University created the Kevin Eastman Award. The award, which has been awarded just five times in program history, is given to a player who exemplifies the qualities of team leadership, dedication, and outstanding play. He was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at both Haddonfield Memorial High School and the University of Richmond. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 64: Coaching and Shaping the Lives of Young Athletes, with John O’Sullivan | 27 Nov 2019 | 01:05:07 | |
John O’Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx Speaker and the founder of the Changing the Game Project, which he started in 2012. John is the author of two #1 bestselling books and a leading youth sports blogger and he is the host of the top-rated Way of Champions coaching podcast. He is a former collegiate and professional soccer player who has coached for more than 20 years at the youth, high school and college level, and he has served as a consultant for the United States Olympic Committee, US Soccer, USA Football, US Lacrosse, USA Swimming, Ireland Rugby, Aussie Rules Football, and many more. John was named to the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance and the National Association for Physical Literacy. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 63: From Football to the Food Business, with Shane Jones | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:51:32 | |
Shane Jones is the Co-Founder at Fooda, a Chicago, Illinois-based workplace food program that brings a different pop-up restaurant to serve as the office lunch vendor each day. Shane and his team scour the streets for the best food trucks, trendy restaurants, and hidden gem mom-and-pop food service businesses. Founded in 2011 with just five employees, today they have more than 450 employees across 24 cities, serving a staggering 75,000 meals a day. Prior to starting his career in the world of business, Shane played football for four years at St. Ambrose University, where he graduated with a degree in business in 2005. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 62: Lessons on Teamwork from the Locker Room to the Boardroom, with John Sabatalo | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:53:16 | |
John Sabatalo is the President of Planes Companies – a global moving, warehousing, logistics, and project management firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio. As one of 15 members of the board of UniGroup – a $1.7 billion transportation company – John plays a key role in transforming the industry. John has been with Planes Companies since 1991 and has served as President since 2003. Prior to becoming a leader at Planes, John enjoyed a very successful career in athletics. In high school, he was a four-year baseball varsity starter and captain and a three-year football varsity starter and captain. He then attended the University of Massachusetts on a football scholarship. Even after he hung up the pads, John’s love for the game never left him: his coaching career began at the University of Cincinnati, where he was recruited to be part of their graduate assistant program. He then spent six years as the offensive coordinator of local powerhouse St. Xavier High School before becoming the school’s youngest-ever athletic director. Following this success, he spent five years coaching football at Lakota High School, where he earned the accolade of the Division I Coach of the Year. John’s passion for athletics is a fundamental part of his character, as he is affectionately still called “coach” by many to this day. His leadership style mirrors that of a true motivator, as his presence visibly energizes those around him. John’s competitive spirit and his uncanny ability to align business acumen and strategy to the x’s and o’s of the sports world resulted in the birth of Planes’ TEAM culture in 2016. Originally introduced to 50 business unit leaders as part of a six-month leadership series, TEAM rolled out to the entire company in 2017. The success of the rollout – evidenced by Planes being voted a Top Workplace in Cincinnati by its own employees for six years running – has led leaders of businesses and teams all over the country to seek John’s coaching on the creation of high-performance teams. John is a passionate believer in the importance of culture in transforming teams of people to work with a shared mindset and win together. John and his high school sweetheart, Lynn, have been married for 40 years. They have two sons, Brian and Stephen, and three beautiful grandchildren. Beyond athletics and business, John’s passions lie in spending time by the ocean and making memories with family and friends. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 61: Building a Family Culture in Your Organization, with Ed Molitor | 06 Nov 2019 | 00:24:06 | |
In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 60: Purpose, Service, and Leadership, with Lou Schager | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:46:19 | |
Lou joined the national franchising company, Mosquito Joe (a Neighborly Company), as Chief Operating Officer in the spring of 2017, and was named Brand President in October of 2017. He leads all aspects of marketing, operations and franchise sales for the Brand, which has quickly grown to 145 franchises in 36 states since 2013. Prior to joining Mosquito Joe, Lou served as Vice President of Strategy for Reinvent Hampton Roads, a non-profit designed to drive business development through economic cluster analysis as part of Growth and Opportunity Virginia (GO Virginia). Lou retired from the Navy after 27 years of Naval service in 2017. A graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), he served as the Commanding Officer of “VFA-34”, an FA-18 squadron which earned the “Estocin” Award in 2012, representing the best FA-18C squadron throughout the US Navy in all areas of operations and safety performance. His military career culminated as Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, leading a staff of 1,500 military and civilian members in support of 16,000 personnel working daily on the base. During his Navy Career, he accumulated over 4,200 flight hours and 815 arrested landings on aircraft carriers and completed 110 combat flying missions. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Individual Air Medal, Strike-Flight Air Medal (five awards), Navy and Marines Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous campaign medals and deployment ribbons. He was the first to be recognized 3-times for the peer selected Navy and Marine Corps Association Leadership Award for the East Coast FA-18 Naval Aviation community. Lou graduated with merit from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at the Naval War College. He completed the Hampton Roads CIVIC Leadership Institute course in 2015 and serves on the Boards of the Chesapeake Bay Academy, the Navy League of Hampton Roads and the Virginia Beach Military Economic Development Advisory Committee. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 59: Be the Best, with Bo Eason | 09 Oct 2019 | 00:55:28 | |
Speaker, performer, author Bo Eason started his career in the NFL as a top pick for the Houston Oilers. Continuing on with the San Francisco 49ers, during his 5-year career Bo competed beside and against some of the greatest players of his generation. In 2001, Bo wrote and performed his one-man play, Runt of the Litter, which he performed on Broadway to rave reviews. The New York Times called it, “One of the most powerful plays in the last decade.” Bo toured with the play in over 50 cities. In his quest for excellence on the stage, Bo trained with some of the world’s most brilliant performance and movement coaches, Larry Moss and Jean-Louis Rodrigue. Now in his third act, he speaks to and trains some of the most successful people in the world—athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, C-suite execs—on how to communicate for maximum impact and success. He has consulted for clients like Advisors Excel, Morgan Stanley, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Mass Mutual, Guardian, and Merrill Lynch. His training programs on leveraging the power of personal story have transformed the way speakers communicate. Your story is unique from any other. Bo will show you how to leverage your achievements and your failures in a way that captivates and connects you with your audience every time. His book, There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game, will be released September 2019 by St. Martin’s Press.
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| Episode 58: Shifting the Paradigm from Manager to Coach, with Ed Molitor | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:23:29 | |
In the last 26 years, Ed has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode:
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| Episode 57: Coachability in the Workplace, with Pat Klingler | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:54:32 | |
Pat Klingler is the Vice President of Business Development for Direct Biologics where he is responsible for strategic leadership and growth among multiple lines, both regionally and nationally. Klingler has built a humbling career in the orthobiologic and medical device arena, but much of his success as a sales leader directly results from the skills he developed as a basketball coach at Palm Bean and Joliet Junior College. Regardless of the role or industry, Pat Klingler’s most profound trait is his ability to tap into unused potential by helping his team members recognize what they didn’t even know was there. At Palm Bean, Klingler spearheaded a 39-9 overall record and was given the Basketball Coach of the Year honors in the Southern Conference. The ten years before Pat took over the program at Joliet Junior College, their record was 86-207. In just three years, with Pat's coaching, the team achieved a 93-25 record. Pat earned the highest winning percentage in school history (28-4), brought them an N4C conference championship, and was named Junior College Coach of the Year and N4C Coach of the Year by Basketball Times. Although he moved from the court to an office, Klingler maintains the same winning drive and determination that created championship players and brought home big wins. Klingler will always be a coach, and his ability to help people realize their potential is reflected in the metrics of every sales team he has been a part of. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 56: A New Trend in Real Estate Development, with Dave Sharkey | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:35:56 | |
Dave Sharkey has been a full-time real estate developer for the past 20 plus years and owns and manages a portfolio of 285 apartments in Seattle, WA. Dave has an intimate knowledge of the construction trades having acted as the general contractor for the first 16 years of his career. The focus of his projects has been the value-add rehabilitation of existing apartment buildings. The renovations are all extensive and they typically equal the cost of purchasing the building and always include new bathrooms, kitchens, plumbing, and all systems. Dave has added units to existing buildings 10+ times and has installed 20 new foundations under existing buildings. As the scope of the projects has grown, Dave has shifted his focus to development analysis, constructability review, and construction management. Dave visits the construction sites on a regular basis throughout the project to ensure that schedules are met and that construction is carried out as planned. Dave has raised capital for the last two micro-projects as well as for Anew Holdings I, LLC, a real estate fund designed to build 550 micro-apartments in core neighborhoods in Seattle. The six syndications he has managed are listed below along with one, solely owned 18 unit that was purchased in 2005. The properties are currently 100% occupied across all of the properties. Dave has also recently embarked on his first ground-up project on a prime corner lot at Broadway and Jefferson on First Hill. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| The Confidence Playbook: Coaching Beyond Competence with Maureen Monte | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:52:54 | |
Maureen brings a "Moneyball" meets "Ted Lasso" approach to high-performing teams, including 2,000 athletes and coaches. She uses the Clifton StrengthsFinder to measure talent that helps leaders and teams reach their full potential. Her latest book, "Win Like a Girl: Coaching Female Athletes to Become Confident at the Game of Life" provides sorely needed bravery training that takes women from the locker room to the corporate board room. Maureen has a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and an M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics, and is a Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder subject matter expert She provided leadership development training for executives as an adjunct professor at Cornell and is part of the University of Michigan’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rochester University’s Masters in Sports Leadership. What you’ll learn in this episode >> The importance and significance of:
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| Episode 55: Innovation in Cybersecurity, with Ray Rothrock | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:47:10 | |
In addition to CEO at RedSeal, seed investor mostly in cyber companies. Those include Area 1 Security, Synack, Tala, dTex, NS8, Mark43, Qwilt, RigUp, Planet, LumaHealth, Unbound Tech, Virgil, Cybrary, Halo Tech, and others. Also, Rothrock is the author of “Digital Resilience” published by Harper Collins. It is a non-technical book for management, leaders and really just about anyone interested in getting control of their cyber threat and response in this age of the bad guys are in, now what? What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 54: The Inward Journey to Success, with Adam Hergenrother | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:56:25 | |
Adam is the founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies, which includes KW Vermont, Hergenrother Realty Group, BlackRock Construction, Adam Hergenrother Training, and Adam Hergenrother Foundation. Adam has grown these companies into a $1 billion organization by creating a culture where personal growth and work-life integration come first. Adam thrives on taking on physical challenges including Bikram yoga, hiking, Ironman races, white-water rafting, skiing, and more. He fuels his mind and spirit with 40 minutes a day of meditation, and spends as much time as possible outdoors with his family and friends. All of this is simple, but not easy. Life is hard. Business building is hard. There are daily struggles to overcome. It’s about finding the gift in all of life’s experiences and understanding that you have the power to unleash joy! Adam lives in South Burlington, Vermont, with his wife, Sarah, and three children, Sienna, Asher, and Madelyn. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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| Episode 53: Reinventing Yourself in the Face of Adversity, with Billy Douglass | 21 Aug 2019 | 00:43:26 | |
With over 20 years of experience working in capital markets, Billy Douglass started in the financial services industry in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2011. His focus is on developing strategies for individuals, families, and businesses to help preserve and grow their wealth, investments and retirement plans. By gaining a deep understanding of each client’s unique goals, needs and risk tolerance he is able to customize a financial strategy tailored specifically to that individual. Douglass graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 with a BBA in Business. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he spent 15 years trading commodities at The Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Douglass lives in the town I grew up in, Lake Forest, Illinois, with his wife Sondra and four children, Jackson, Olivia, Halle and Ava. In his spare time, Douglass enjoys coaching youth basketball. What you’ll learn from this episode:
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