Corporate Competitor Podcast

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.

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. Chick-fil-A’s  purpose is that customers leave better and more encouraged than when they came in.” Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. Special thanks to Julia Monkarsh, Brett Rutherford, and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

Ep. 111: Lesley was the first woman inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first woman to broadcast the NBA Finals, World Series, and Final Four, and named as one of GQ’s “five ideal dinner guests,” an honor which reflects her expert listening skills as well as storytelling prowess and remarkable experiences. In this episode, she shares the simple yet powerful philosophy that has steered her trailblazing career.  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “Never Save Your Best for Last” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can make every at-bat a quality at-bat. Click here to download the bonus resource. Special thanks to Kai Patricelli and Caitlin Wilkey for making this episode possible.

Ep. 110: Harvard Football taught Spencer that the best leaders are simplifiers. Do you track hundreds of metrics, assuming that more is always better? Or do you boil it down to the two or three that really matter? Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “Developing Discipline” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create margin in your life. Click here to download the bonus resource. Special thanks to Brian Schnorr and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

Ep. 109: Few things will make you more competitive than growing up with an identical sister in a small town. Amy applied her competitive spirit to gymnastics and cheerleading in high school, to business degrees from Cornell and The Wharton School, and then to executive roles, including COO of Ticketmaster and CEO of FanDuel. Our BONUS resource for this episode is “Control Your Calendar” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. Special thanks to Julia Monkarsh and Chase Crews for making this episode possible.

Ep. 108: When you spend 15 years working as a basketball performance coach alongside Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant, you gather incredible stories about the dedication required to be the best in your business. One of Alan Stein Jr.’s favorite stories involved Curry who, even as a young and unknown player, would not leave the court until he swished five free throws in a row.  “The first step of raising your game is to raise your standard. Curry did not accept the baskets that hit the rim in those moments when nobody was watching him. He took complete responsibility for his own development to guide him in becoming one of the greatest shooters of all time.”  Visit CorporateCompetitorpodcast.com/108 to download the free resource that includes a fill-in-the-blank outline and reflection questions to help you combat stress and burnout. Special thanks to Brian Schnorr and Samantha Clark for making this episode possible.