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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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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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29:40

Trend Micro COO Kevin Simzer says: Make Your...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Ep. 129: Hockey shaped this cybersecurity executive, an industry with zero unemployment and three million open jobs on any given day. Download our “Make Your Employees Feel Like Superheroes” BONUS RESOURCE for this episode! 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 Samuel Manley and Nico Finol for making this episode possible.

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34:30

KPMG US Chair & CEO Paul Knopp says: The best...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2023/01/04

Ep. 128: Football, track, and baseball shaped Paul who was named to Glassdoor’s list of Top CEOs determined by employee approval ratings. Listeners will learn how KPMG uses DEI principles and practices in its strategic planning, especially with talent acquisition. “Worrying is not a productive way to bring about change,” he noted. “The leader’s role is to be the calm in the middle of adversity.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can

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29:59

Best of 2022: Formulas for Success with Maxwell...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/12/28

Reflection episode: After more than 100 conversations with leaders from companies like Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Google, I've learned that sports not only taught our guests great lessons that translate to business, but it is a common denominator that makes them more relatable. For our last episode of 2022, I invited Maxwell Leadership Executive Vice President Chris Goede to our reflection episode to talk about his favorite episodes and specifically the formulas shared. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this

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26:14

Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher says: Prioritize your tasks...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Ep. 126: College football shaped this executive in his 40th year with Avnet. Phil leads more than 15,000 employees across 140 countiries. Phil doesn’t believe in quick fixes and argues that integrity, the first among core values, has to be developed in the way we behave in the here and now—and over time. “There’s an old saying,” says Phil, “that people build trust penny by penny and spend it like a buck. You have to prioritize standing by your word.” Download our BONUS RESOURCE which includes

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30:17

Insight CEO Joyce Mullen asks: Do you balance hunger,...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Ep. 125: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro shaped the way this Fortune 500 CEO leads Insight Enterprises, a $9.4 billion solutions integrator. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Bring your Company Values to Life” which includes four reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. You Will Learn 8:00 The need for "players" to be able to play in more than one position. 11:00 How to define and reinforce your company values. 13:00 One way you can recognize

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22:01

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Co-Founder Horst...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/12/07

Ep. 124: We’re back for part 2 with the leader behind the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.” Download our free BONUS RESOURCE for reflection questions that will empower your team and listen for lessons in: 5:30 The difference between mission and vision 7:00 How to hire for purpose, not function. 8:00 How to frame a common objective in a way that unifies people. 9:00 Horst Schulze’s definition of a team. 12:00 What you gain by “selecting” people to work with you rather than

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28:55

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Co-Founder Horst...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Ep. 123: Become the best in a world of compromise in the first of our two-part series with longtime COO and President of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Download our free BONUS RESOURCE for reflection questions that will empower your team and listen for lessons in: 7:00 How to next-level your organization’s purpose statement. 10:30 The difference between management and leadership. 13:45 Three things every customer expects. 15:00 The fastest way to develop customer loyalty. 18:00 The non-negotiables

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43:12

Ryan Leak asks: Do you know what it is like to be on...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Ep. 122: People admire perfection from a distance, but they can’t relate to it. Most leaders believe that sharing their failures, shortcomings, and faults will make them less followable, and less respected. But author and motivational speaker Ryan Leak believes the opposite is true. Connection, not perfection, is the goal. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Start Meaningful Conversations” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive

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32:59

NFL Chief Revenue Officer Renie Anderson teaches you...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/11/16

Ep. 121: The NFL’s top female executive was a competitive gymnast who grew up on a farm in Western Kentucky. Renie oversees the League’s sponsorships, new business, and media sales for their NFL Network. You have probably seen NFL players using Microsoft Surface tablets on the sideline—that is a visual example of one of Renie’s many roles on display. Download our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode which includes fill-in-the-blank notes for you to complete throughout Renie’s teaching. You will learn

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43:26

Florida Power & Light Executive Pam Rauch: Lessons...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/11/09

Ep. 120: UNC Tennis and being classmates with Michael Jordan shaped Pam, who leads in the third largest electric utility company in the United States. She learned about preparedness not on the frontline of storm recovery but on the backline of countless tennis courts, where her father coached her to see how sports could teach you important lessons. Our BONUS resource for this episode is “How to lead through disaster” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create

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41:38

Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says: Set a direction...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/11/02

Ep. 119: Former U.S. Bank CEO who currently serves on the board of Mastercard, Mayo Clinic, Dow Chemical, and Wells Fargo says sports taught him that win or lose, you tend to have more fun when you are in the game. So, instead of setting a goal to play a certain position, he always did whatever he could to be a utility player, in sports and business. "I've always believed that putting your hand up to do something demonstrates curiosity," he said. "And then, if you do it well, it demonstrates

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40:52

Warrick Dunn, NFL Running Back and Florida State...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/10/26

Ep. 118: REWIND EPISODE: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of his charity, Homes for the Holidays, we are throwing it back to one of the first episodes we recorded. Warrick Dunn has now given homes to more than 200 single parents, and Don began sharing Warrick’s story to audiences all around the world as part of his keynote speech that teaches the 10 Elements of Well-Told Story. Don takes each audience member through a journey from their scribbled-down ideas to a place where they can tell their

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40:36

Deloitte & Touche LLP Chair and CEO Lara Abrash asks:...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/10/19

Ep. 117: One of 2022's "Most Powerful Women in Accounting" plays first base on the competitive women's softball team she manages. "I have a saying," Lara Abrash shares, "Work hard. Play harder.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “Are you a leader or a manager?” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions to complete while you listen. Click here to download: https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-117/ You will learn: 5:00 How to improve your communication

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29:32

EVOTEK CEO Cesar Enciso asks: Do you make your...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Ep. 116: Wrestling at Cal State Fullerton shaped this EY Entrepreneur of the Year judge. His technology and consulting company has been named “Best Place to Work” in San Diego for seven consecutive years. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Make Your Employees Feel Like Owners” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization as you listen to Cesar’s episode. Special thanks to Kory Gehring and Haley Rose for

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40:54

Marketing Guru Brandon Steiner says: Consistency Over...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/10/05

Ep. 115: Learn how he started from scratch in Brooklyn, bought Yankee Stadium, and built the largest sports marketing and memorabilia company in the country. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Establish Credibility” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes for you to complete throughout Brandon’s teaching. Brandon has proven himself to be a great teacher, one credible enough to earn invitations to speak on marketing strategy at some of the top business schools in the country, including

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38:12

NFL Pro Bowler Karl Mecklenburg says: No matter where...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/09/28

Ep. 114: Denver Bronco legend Karl Mecklenburg reveals the best goal-line defense against “big egos” on your team. Download the fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. Click here to download the bonus resource. Karl retired from professional football with more than 1,000 tackles and is now tackling public speaking, inspiring organizations, and their leaders to make long-term positive changes. In this episode, Karl proves

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37:38

SAP Global SVP Tony Pante offers four questions to...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/09/21

Ep. 113: Lafayette College Football shaped this Harvard Business School grad. Tony shows how attention to the “human side” of competing in the global technology sector fosters resilient teams and more trusting customer relationships. Our BONUS resource for this episode is “4 Questions Every Leader Needs to Ask” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. Click here to download the bonus resource. Special thanks to

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43:56

Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan Cathy reflects on the most...

Corporate Competitor Podcast ·

2022/09/14

Ep. 112: Dan Cathy reveals the rewards of “leaving everything on the mat” as a state champion wrestler and member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He is proudest of his service ethic, which has carried him for 40 years at the helm of the family business where he still welcomes guests with a firm handshake and the greeting, “Hi, I”m Dan. I work in customer service.” As delicious as Chick-fil-A food is, that's not people's greatest need, avers Cathy. “Their greatest need is being encouraged

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