Corporate Competitor Podcast

Ep. 99: When you’ve played on teams with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and for coaches like George Karl and Mike Krzyzewski, you know how to contribute to a team made up of talented people. Michael applied the lessons he learned from basketball to business as the founder of Twenty-Two Ventures, an angel investment company that has mentored and invested in 85 technology and media companies around the world. Visit CorporateCompetitorPodcast.com/99 for your free bonus resource to next-level your learning. In this episode: 3:00 How Team USA went from a collection of talent to a band of brothers. 10:30 Why understanding character builds culture. 12:00 Why your most important investment is in a leader rather than a product. 14:00 Why autonomy is superior to empowerment. 16:00 How your physical and emotional fatigue will show up in your business. 17:30 The real problem with the “lone genius” syndrome in tech startups. 20:30 Mentoring can also teach you what you do NOT want to do. 22:30 How to change your perspective of failure. 31:00 How to exude what you expect. Special thanks to Samantha Clark for making this episode possible.

Ep. 98: Ed led the nation in stolen bases playing baseball at the University of Pacific where he learned the value of hard work.  Although professional baseball in the Majors was out of his reach, Ed poured his energies into World Financial Group, one of the most prolific financial service companies in the world, achieving incredible success that eventually earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. In his new book, The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success, he draws on 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and coach to top athletes, entertainers, and business executives to reveal powerful strategies to help you live an extraordinary “one more” life. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-98/  for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Brian Schnorr for making this episode possible. BONUS: I recommend you add another podcast to your queue. It is called The Leadership Podcast hosted by Jan and Jim who have become friends after I was a guest! They have more than 300 episodes to choose from with guests including Dan Pink, Margaret Heffernan, and Carole Robin. https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp299-a-loss-is-not-a-failure-unless-you-make-it-an-excuse/

Ep. 97: Virginia’s Crew team shaped one of the 100 highest-ranking women in technology who serves as Chapter Chair of YPO San Francisco Bay. In this episode, Joanna dips an oar into her experiences as an elite rower to discuss the importance of mastering the hard-won habit of learning from failure. "Einstein once said, 'If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’ He was talking about the difference between success and failure as learning what your strengths are. I didn't know I was a good athlete until I found rowing. The same applies to recruitment." Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-97/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Julia Monkarsh and Dane Massey for making this episode possible. BONUS: I recommend you add another podcast to your queue. It is called The Leadership Podcast hosted by Jan and Jim who have become friends after I was a guest! They have more than 300 episodes to choose from with guests including Dan Pink, Margaret Heffernan, and Carole Robin.

Ep. 96: Known for his televised tightrope walks over Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, Times Square, and an active volcano, Nik has been walking the wire since he took his first steps, but he had never experienced fear until a tragic accident in 2017. For the first time, he felt overwhelming fear, and Nik had to find it in himself to move on, release the past, and get back out on the wire. Most of us will never walk a tightrope, but we face things that scare us every day. Whether you are putting yourself out there socially or seeking a dream job, all of us allow anxieties and fears to hold us back. In this episode, he shares his story so that we can learn: 5:30 Why everything matters when no one is watching. 13:00 The power of creative risk-taking. 25:00 How to heal and move forward from trauma. 38:00 The difference between healthy and unhealthy fear. Subscribe here https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-96/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Francisco Nunez, Savannah Hill, and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible. BONUS:  I recommend you add another podcast to your queue. It is called The Leadership Podcast hosted by Jan and Jim who have become friends after I was a guest! They have more than 300 episodes to choose from with guests including Dan Pink, Margaret Heffernan, and Carole Robin.

Ep. 95: With six marathons,13 half marathons, and intermual ping pong ;) to his credit, Mark Cole has earned the right to compare leadership to a running event—no, not a distance competition, but relay racing.  If the two runners are out of sync during the hand-off, notes Mark, they will slow the team down regardless of how fast the individual runners may be. High-performing corporate teams function the same way, and it is the leader’s job to ensure the individuals are “humming” in harmony so that when it comes to pivot, everybody is working at the same pace. The Maxwell Leadership enterprise is committed to helping you lead powerful, positive change through values-based leadership, and as CEO, Mark Cole is the greatest champion of YOU becoming the best leader you can be. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-95/ for this episode’s bonus resource! Special thanks to Jake Decker, Lauren Hafner, and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

REWIND EPISODE: To celebrate Mother’s Day we are highlighting one of the first episodes we recorded with Carla Vernon. Carla’s mother Cynthia was a NASA Hidden Figure and in this episode, Carla describes her as a brave trailblazer. To all of the moms listening today, Happy Mother’s Day! I respect your commitment and appreciate all that you do!  Subscribe to the podcast http://podcast-subscribe.donyaeger.com for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Francisco Nunez and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible. BONUS:  I recommend you add another podcast to your queue. It is called The Leadership Podcast hosted by Jan and Jim who have become friends after I was a guest! They have more than 300 episodes to choose from with guests including Dan Pink, Margaret Heffernan, and Carole Robin.

Ep. 93: David has helped 28 NBA All-Stars reach their professional pinnacle. Since then, he has applied his mindset and leadership optimization programs to help Fortune 500 CEOs, tech moguls, Hollywood actors, and musicians develop better habits. “Since 80 percent of what we do each day is habitual,” David pointed out, “we need to be intentional about our habits.”  For a free gift and today's show notes visit our website: https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-93/  Special thanks to Lauren Hafner and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible. BONUS:  I recommend you add another podcast to your queue. It is called THE LEADERSHIP PODCAST hosted by Jan and Jim who have become friends after I was a guest! They have more than 300 episodes to choose from with guests including Dan Pink, Margaret Heffernan, and Carole Robin. 

Ep. 92: FAT Brands Inc include brands you know and love like Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Fatburger, and after the largest restaurant acquisition of 2021, they now have 17 brands across 40 countries with 2,300 restaurants. How could they manage such exponential growth? According to Andy, you cannot expect to hit a grand slam without first mastering the basics of getting on base, “My view of success is always trying to hit singles and doubles, then home runs will come your way when the time is right.” Visit  https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-92/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Dane Massey and Xinyi Yang for making this episode possible.

Ep. 91: World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Phaidra Knight recently starred in Halle Berry's movie Bruised and launched an activewear collection called PSK Collective. In this episode, she recalls the moment she was blindsided, the plane ride afterward, and her "resilience" lesson that we can learn. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-91/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Savannah Hill for making this episode possible.

REWIND EPISODE: In honor of MLB Opening Day, we are highlighting episode 14 with World Series Champion David Ross for #ThrowbackThursday. We wrote a New York Times best-selling book together that teaches how to create environments that recognize and celebrate people who can become invaluable without ever being most valuable.  Download the bonus "bookmark" resource here! Special thanks to Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.