Corporate Competitor Podcast

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.

Ep. 90: Jake is the founder of one of the fastest-growing sports construction companies with clients that include the NFL, SEC, Big 12, and hundreds of high schools around the country. “Above all,” he shares, “If you aspire to leadership, don't just perform well yourself, bring out the best in other people." You will learn: How the New Orleans Saints’ field made its way to Jake’s High School in Kansas. How Mammoth uses “small-town” values to generate big-time results. How to be optimistic and opportunistic. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-90/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Lauren Hafner and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

Ep. 89: Dick Vitale and Jim Valvano shaped this business icon. Michael spent 33 years climbing the ladder at Xerox before OfficeMax hired him as Executive Vice President where he led a $3.6 billion dollar division.  In 2012, he was named Chairman and CEO of the nutrition and weight loss company, Medifast. Under his leadership, Medifast's stock rose from $4 to $218 per share. I knew Michael would be the perfect guest after reading his book From the Bench to the Boardroom. In the promotions for the book, Duke’s Coach Mike Krzyzewski described him as persistent and determined even in his current role as a board member of the V Foundation. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-89/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Lauren Hafner and Xinyi Yang for making this episode possible.

Ep. 88: Coach K and Duke Basketball shaped this sportscaster and lawyer. As a four-year starter on Duke’s basketball team and former member of the coaching staff of two national championship teams, Jay learned the art of being demanding without being demeaning– an art at which Jay says Coach K excelled. “He was very demanding,” noted Jay. “But his criticism never cut into your character as a person or an athlete. It was about your performance.” This way of managing people balances keeping teammates confident and accountable to each other. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-88/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Savannah Hill for making this episode possible. You Will Learn: (16:00) How to leverage your body language. (20:00) The danger of “becoming your own opponent.” (30:00) How to increase your mental toughness. (38:00) The difference between “not missing a shot” and “making the shot” in any performance.

Ep 87: Baylor Men’s Basketball coach joins us to celebrate March Madness and discuss his road to the 2021 national championship that began when he turned his job interview into a successful recruiting session. Coach Drew shares a treasury of leadership learnings that reflect the rich basketball culture from which he comes. You will learn: 6:00 Habits of a consummate learner. 11:30 How “the smart take from the strong.”  14:00 Why culture trumps talent every day on high-performing teams. 25:00 The phone calls Coach Drew made after winning the National Championship. Visit  https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-87/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

Ep. 86: Mari rose to Senior Vice President as Intuit grew from 30 to 3,000 employees and went from $7 million to $700 million in revenue. She has fashioned a 20+ year career in which she has held CEO, President, and SVP positions in startups and Fortune 50 companies and built some of the world's most successful consumer brands, including Quicken (Intuit, Inc.), BabyCenter (Johnson & Johnson), and Diner Dash (PlayFirst Mobile Games). As a three-sport athlete in high school, Mari opted not to try out for Stanford's track team and satisfy her competitive drive playing intramurals, eventually helping her team win the Intramural Co-Ed Flag Football championship. "Winning that championship was nothing to sneeze at," Mari said. Neither is the passion, experience, and perspective Mari brought to every endeavor, including board roles, advising CEOs, mentoring entrepreneurs, and advancing women in leadership. Visit  https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-86/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! Special thanks to Florida State's Savannah Hill for making this episode possible.

Ep. 85: With 1M TikTok followers — tripple any Major League Baseball team — the minor league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia creates raving fans. In this episode, the team's owner Jesse Cole helps you design the ultimate customer experience through tools that identify friction points in your current processes. Visit  https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-85/ for a free gift and today's show notes! You Will Learn: (5:00) How to use “Idea Paloozas” to grow good ideas from the seeds of bad ideas. (10:00) The “secret shopper” method Jesse uses to learn how fans really feel. (15:30) Why customer experience trumps sales and revenue metrics every day. (17:00) How to identify points of friction in your company. (Hint: NOT surveys!) (26:30) How to have more fun at work. (30:00) How to recharge through an “energy audit” of your calendar. (36:00) How to create a vision like Walt Disney. Special thanks to Florida State's Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.