150. Lessons You Won’t Learn in School with Marques Ogden

In this episode, Eitan Koter welcomes Marques Ogden, former NFL athlete and now a business coach, speaker, and host of Get Authentic with Marques Ogden. After a tough fall post-football, Marques rebuilt his life and career from scratch.

They talk about how real leadership is less about control and more about listening, respecting others, and staying grounded in your values. Marques also shares how he works with Fortune 500 companies to improve communication, mindset, and team dynamics — not with a magic formula, but with honesty and consistency.

You’ll also hear about his “Success Cycle” — a simple but powerful approach built on ambition, drive, and hard work. It’s a great conversation that keeps things real and down-to-earth.

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Guest: Marques Ogden, Podcast Host of Get Authentic With Marques Show

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Watch the full Youtube video here:

https://youtu.be/Tc5sIiB6Wn8

Takeaways:

• Alignment is crucial for personal fulfillment.
• Respect in business fosters better relationships.
• Values shape company culture and direction.
• Building a successful team takes time and effort.
• Authenticity is about being true to oneself.
• Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of others.
• Effective communication is key to organizational success.
• Ambition drives personal and professional growth.
• Hard work is essential for achieving dreams.
• Gratitude can transform one's perspective on life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Authenticity

05:24 The Importance of Alignment, Respect, and Values

10:53 Lessons from the NFL: Team Building and Business

15:55 Authenticity and Servant Leadership

20:40 Communication Challenges in Organizations

24:45 The Success Cycle: Ambition, Drive, and Hard Work

30:01 Building a Business: Journey and Vision