How do you stay focused on your new journey, take control of your future and be the business leader you strive to become?

For episode 076 of my podcast, ‘The World Class Leaders Show,’ I invited Massimo Calvelli, CEO of ATP Tour ( Association of Tennis Professionals) and former professional tennis player.

Massimo Calvelli began serving as ATP CEO in January 2020. The highly experienced Italian has been instrumental in driving a new strategic plan for the ATP that delivers some of the most radical reforms since the organization’s inception. Prior to ATP, Calvelli was employed by Nike, where he oversaw all aspects of global tennis sports marketing and led negotiations with many of the sport's global icons.

By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about:

(02:50) Massimo’s Transition From Tennis to the Business World

(05:00) Adapting to Change during the Pandemic

(09:45) ATP Tour and its future

(16:34) Important Aspect of Being an Effective CEO

(20:01) Challenges as a CEO of an Organization

(25:20) Formula of Changing Mindset in a Fast-Changing Environment

(31:58) Similarities of Athletes and Business Leaders' Life

(37:05) Mindset Element

Links:

Website:

https://www.atptour.com/en/players/massimo-calvelli/c372/overview

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-calvelli/?originalSubdomain=uk

Mentioned:

The Memoirs of Adrian by Marguerite Yourcenar

The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 

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