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Corporate Competitor Podcast

What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 12-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.

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34:58

Infosys Consulting CEO Andrew Duncan says: To lead...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Ep. 149: Rugby, golf, and fishing have shaped Andrew, whose clients have included Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. He received international acclaim as a leading figure in his industry from Consulting Magazine and teaches why humility is a leader’s most potent leadership trait. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team

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25:47

Visa Global Sponsorship Strategy SVP Andrea Fairchild...

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2023/05/31

Ep. 148: Equestrian and track & field shaped the leader responsible for Visa’s partnerships with the NFL, Olympics, and FIFA. In the months leading up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Andrea’s team will launch a marketing campaign based on the premise that “behind every number, there is a story” that will bring the achievements of these world-class athletes to life!! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click

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40:25

P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun says: Start your...

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2023/05/24

Ep. 147: Brown University football taught Damola about hard work and sacrifice, core values that he took to heart in a career that has taken him from the world of Wall Street to the C-Suite at P.F. Chang’s. +Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. ++If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!

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34:25

Virgin Voyages President & CEO Tom McAlpin asks: Do...

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2023/05/17

Ep. 146: Wrestling shaped this founding member of the Disney Cruise Line who rose to President. When I first met Tom, he handed me the coolest business card I had ever seen. He was the chief executive of a 1-ship cruise line called The World. The business card he handed me let me know I was talking the President of The World. Today as CEO of Virgin Voyages, he leads a world-class team in all elements of ship design, sailor experience, construction, crew, safety, operations and service delivery.

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40:27

Chevron’s Kim McHugh asks: Are you fully engaged on...

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2023/05/10

REWIND EPISODE: Featuring the highest ranking woman in the oil drilling industry honor of Mother’s Day! Kim is a proud mother and learned valuable lessons from her time playing volleyball at Texas A&M and I know you will love her wisdom. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level

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39:24

Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole says: At heart I am...

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2023/05/03

Ep. 144: Jesse is BACK as our first repeat guest to talk about our new book Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas. Whether at the ballpark, on social media, onstage delivering keynotes, or in features for ESPN, Jesse continues to create fans all over the world. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. They have entertained millions of fans in Savannah and at ballparks all over their country on their

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37:47

Involta President & CEO Jim Buie says: The answers...

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2023/04/26

Ep. 143: Baseball and football shaped Jim whose experience includes executive roles at Comcast and AT&T. Today his competitive spirit can be seen golfing and skiing in his home state of Colorado! “As a corporate leader, I'm always thinking about that person who takes the first phone call from our customer. ‘How hard are we making that job?’ I want to know.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If

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43:56

Ashley Furniture EVP Drew Maddux asks: Are you...

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2023/04/19

Ep. 142: Vanderbilt Basketball shaped Drew. Growing up in Tennessee, he disciplined himself as a young boy to take 750-1,000 shots a day on the basketball court because he wanted to be the third person in his family to play basketball at Vanderbilt, where his dad and grandfather played. "I want to eliminate 'destination disease.' Let's chase winning with everything that we have, but let's not allow that to become the impairment of us becoming all we can be along the journey." - Drew Maddux Our BONUS

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33:02

GOLFTEC CEO Joe Assell says: It is not about the...

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2023/04/12

Ep. 141: Golf shaped this PGA Golf Executive of the Year. He reminds us of the importance of building strong relationships in every area of an organization. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture! Special thanks to Clayton Cole, Ethan Salzberg, and Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.

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34:33

Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive Angela Ahrendts...

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2023/04/05

Ep. 140: Tennis and gymnastics shaped Angela who has been named to the Forbes Most Powerful Women list an incredible EIGHT times. Today she serves on the Board of Ralph Lauren, AirBnb, and Save the Children International, a charity focused on improving the lives of at-risk children worldwide. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. +If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we

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35:42

Equitable President Nick Lane asks: How do you keep...

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2023/03/29

Ep.139: Princeton Lacrosse shaped this leader who won two national championships under legendary coach Bill Tierney. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. You will learn: 8:00 How to emphasize the power or "we" on your team. 15:00 The level of employee interaction required to achieve success. 18:30 The difference between being accountable and responsible. 27:00 How to identify a meaningful friend or

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42:59

Longtime Retirement Advisors of America CEO Ron...

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2023/03/22

Ep. 138 Football and baseball shaped Chairman of Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Ron Simmons developed the practice of holding a 20-minute meeting with each of his team members with “no agenda other than getting to know each other.” “I learned early on that if I wanted to be able to accomplish things, I needed to have my colleagues trust me,” Simmons said. “If you can develop a personal bond with someone, then when some conflict arises, you can melt it away a lot better by drawing on your

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33:40

WD-40 President & CEO Steve Brass asks: Are you...

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2023/03/15

Ep. 137: Cricket shaped the leader who grew up in Yorkshire, England where “the humans were outnumbered by the sheep.” Leave it to the CEO of WD-40 to figure out a way to smooth out the squeaks in his company’s culture, but that’s exactly what the company’s new boss Steve Brass did on day one of becoming the leader of a brand whose name has become synonymous with making things operate better. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to

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45:10

MOD Pizza Co-Founder and CEO Scott Svenson reminds us...

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2023/03/08

Ep. 136: Harvard Football shaped this "business athlete" who bakes his company's purpose into his product while leading his 12,000 employees. Scott founded Seattle Coffee Company in London before selling it to Starbucks and serving as the President of Starbucks Europe. In 2008, Scott and his wife Ally founded MOD Pizza in Seattle, a fast-casual restaurant chain that offers artisan-style pizzas and salads, and today they have 500 locations across America. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes

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41:59

Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell asks: Do you know...

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2023/03/01

Ep. 135 REWIND EPISODE: To celebrate John’s new book The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, we are throwing it back to one of our first episodes. John began practicing leadership as a sophomore on the Circleville, Ohio High School basketball team, when was named captain. “He might be the youngest,” his coach said to the team, “but there is nobody here that wants you to succeed as much as John.” It’s no stretch to say that what was true then remains true of his team at Maxwell Leadership, as well

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44:56

SiriusXM CMO Denise Karkos shares how to coach...

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2023/02/22

Ep. 134: Notre Dame Soccer Captain and Ad Age CMO of the Year encourages you to keep a “happy folder” of nice notes and projects you are proud of so that when you exerpience low points you can revisit the folder and get a little boost. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “Build Trustworthy Relationships” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions for this episode. Click here to download the bonus resource. Bring Don Yaeger’s inspiration and tools for culture transformation to

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32:59

Bridgewater Associates Chief Legal Officer Tracey...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/02/15

Ep. 133: Johns Hopkins Lacrosse shaped Tracey who offers insights into skills that may not fit naturally on the resumé but belong in any true leadership toolkit. These include: How to give honest feedback that promotes learning without hurting people’s feelings. Why learning to flex your “feedback muscle” is critical to mentoring in today’s workplace. The real reason effective leaders ought to practice being calm in times of crisis. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank

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41:49

Cigna’s Mike Triplett says: As you advance, reach...

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2023/02/08

Ep. 132: Football shaped the leader in charge of Cigna’s U.S. employer group business market strategy, sales, and local community engagement initiatives. Some people view corporate success as climbing a ladder, Mike Triplett views it as crossing a bridge, and he takes special care never to cross a bridge without bringing someone along who contributed to his success. Our BONUS RESOURCE includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions for this episode Click here to download the bonus

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35:48

The Wonderful Company CFO Stephen Howe asks: Are you...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Ep. 131: Oxford Basketball shaped Stephen whose portfolio includes brands like FIJI Water, Halos Mandarins, POM Wonderful, and JUSTIN Wines. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “What Happens When You Walk in the Room?” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions from today’s episode. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!

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33:09

IBM Global Executive Stacie Mason asks: How do you...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Ep. 130: When Stacie asks a client, “How do we compare to the competition,” she’s not going through the motions or being polite. She’s showing interest and creating a respectful environment in which honesty can develop—and she’s not afraid of what she might hear. Listeners to this episode will learn: 9:00 Growth questions every leader should ask themselves. 14:30 How to determine if you are a leader or a manager. 20:00 How to blindspot-proof your leadership team. 24:00 Three leadership qualities

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