Corporate Competitor Podcast

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 change in your organization. Click here to download the bonus resource. And if you are interested in Ryan’s new book, Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development, order here. Special thanks to Haley Rose and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

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 how to treat your career as a series of stages, each one of which calls for re-evaluating what you’re willing to sacrifice at that time in your life. Plus, you will learn what “fake it ‘till you make it” really means! Special thanks to Julia Monkarsh and Haley Rose for making this episode possible.

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 powerful, positive change in your organization. Click here to download the bonus resource. Special thanks to Samantha Clark and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

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 competency." As Richard made himself more valuable, the job titles also fell into place. All aspiring business leaders would do well to take to heart Davis' mantra to "set a direction, never a goal." Our FREE BONUS RESOURCE for this episode 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 Lauren Hafner and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

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 story in a way that provides lasting impact and deeper relationships. +If you have a company event coming up and are interested in one of Don’s in-person or virtual speeches, click here to connect with our team. +Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Use Adversity as Fuel” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions to complete while you listen. Special thanks to Francisco Nunez and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

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 skills. 15:00 How to be a better listener. 24:00 Why failing is a necessity. 32:00 Why goals need to be said out loud. Special thanks to Haley Rose and Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.

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 making this episode possible.

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 Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Northwestern. At such gatherings of future business leaders, he shares the importance of mastering the basics day after day because “consistency over time equals credibility.” Special thanks to Samantha Clark and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

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 himself to be as versatile a storyteller as he was a football player when he once played seven different defensive positions in a single game. Connect with Karl: https://karlmecklenburg.com Special thanks to Samantha Clark and Kai Patricelli for making this episode possible.

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 Lauren Hafner and Julia Monkarsh for making this episode possible.