Corporate Competitor Podcast

Ep. 80: Basketball shaped this leader who Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy called “one of the five greatest people ever to work at Chick-Fil-A.” Jeff has founded a new company called The For Company, which helps individuals and organizations achieve excellence by answering two key questions: “What are we known for? And what do we want to be known for?” The leader’s job is to engage his or her team in answering these questions and then, in the role of servant-leader, work to align each team member’s dreams, goals, and special talents with the mission of “shrinking the gap” between what you are known for now and what you want to be known for.  You will learn: (9:00) How to prevent confusion in the office space. (10:00) How to take a “vision inventory.” (11:30) How to prevent systems and scale from driving out humanity. (18:00) How to “honor the audience” as a keynote speaker. (19:00) Chick-Fil-A’s distinguishing customer characteristic. (22:00) How Chick-Fil-A got involved in college bowl games. (25:30) The important difference between success and excellence. (29:30) How to put the “social” back into social media to reclaim customer loyalty. (32:00) The international sign that someone needs encouragement. (34:00) Why Jeff carries a pack of thank you cards everywhere he goes. (40:00) How to make customers — not the brand — the true stars. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-80/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 79: Track shaped this author of 37 books. Tim Elmore has helped sports powerhouses like Ohio State and LSU, and corporate juggernauts like Home Depot and Chick-fil-A, improve team performance by visualizing excellence while learning to embrace ideas that may seem contradictory at first but can lead to great insight. You will learn: What Martin Luther King, Jr. teaches us about leading with absence as well as presence. How uncommonly effective leaders leverage both their strengths and blind spots. Why emotional intelligence (EQ) impacts our professional success more than intelligence (IQ). The key difference between a “guard dog” and a “guide dog” as a habitude for developing bold and creative teams. Visit  https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-79/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 78: Valorie has been featured on the Today Show, Dr. Oz, and now she is joining four other distinguished writers and motivational speakers as part of John C. Maxwell's League of Extraordinary Leaders. She grew up participating in track and gymnastics until she reached high school, at which point she discovered two life-changing activities: cheerleading and leadership! An only child and daughter of a career military man, Burton took naturally to leadership on the first real “team” she ever joined. Although she recalls being a bit too “Patton-like” as a young leader, she took away lessons that served her well as the author of 13 books and founder of Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP), headquartered in Atlanta. Lessons include: The 3:1 principle of good to bad news and the ratio is critical to building strong teams, and how to begin meetings with a "win or a grin" moment. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-78/ for today’s FREE DOWNLOAD! +Connect with Valorie: ValorieBurton.com and CaPPInstitute.com,

Ep. 77: Albion College baseball shaped this business icon. When Joel Manby took over as CEO of SeaWorld, the company was smack in the middle of national controversy following the 2013 release of the documentary Blackfish. Learn how he led with love and came to an agreement with the Humane Society through dialogue, not monologue, in this episode. You will learn: How guarding future Hall of Famer Magic Johnson taught Joel how to focus on his strengths. The difference between DO goals and BE goals — and why the latter matters. How his “Undercover Boss” episode changed his leadership philosophy forever. Dolly Parton’s lesson in getting honest feedback. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-77/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 76: In the spirit of year-end reflection, Don Yaeger uses the last episode of 2021 as a chance to invite podcast producer Savannah Gallagher on the show for a fun behind-the-scenes look recording the first 75 episodes of Corporate Competitor Podcast. Visit http://podcast-subscribe.donyaeger.com/ for a free gift when you subscribe! Their energetic conversation includes: The emotional connection made with longtime Sony Pictures TV Chairman Steve Mosko Previewing a project with National Champion Baylor Basketball Coach Scott Drew. Revealing a NEW partnership with John C. Maxwell as Don joins his ‘League of Extraordinary Leaders.’ Three questions you should ask yourself before 2022. One technique to apply to get the most out of the personal growth you have already accomplished.

Ep. 75: John Maxwell Company’s Executive Vice President offers her success secrets for executives looking for ways to unleash their team’s motivations and make the best use of their time. “People don't lack a hope and a dream, they lack a leader and a plan.” You will learn: How to motivate your team by listening to their dreams and hopes. Motivating yourself (and your team) by replacing perfection with purpose. Devoting more precious time and energy to things you're good at.  How taking a moment to reflect on, and bring closure to, every day helps you prioritize. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-75/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 74: Texas High School Football shaped Steve Dulin. In his 20 years running Milestone Construction, the company never missed a deadline and never came in over budget… for 20 years. Learn how in this episode! You will learn: (6:30) Why every company needs to find “down-field” blockers. (9:15) How to remain calm under pressure. (13:00) How to lose graciously. (22:00) The importance of “calling” in choosing a line of work. (28:00) The three basic traits of well-run teams. (29:30) The definition of company culture. (30:30) The importance of great processes. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-74/ for a free gift!

Ep. 73: Basketball with Kevin Garnett shaped this marketing maven. As a boy growing up tall in South Carolina, Ryan Alford developed plenty of drive going toe-to-toe with another intense basketball player, young Kevin Garnett, and even played briefly on the same AAU team as the now NBA Hall of Famer. After graduating from Eastside High School, Ryan went to college at Clemson, not to pursue basketball but rather business. From there, he worked as a “Mad Man” in New York before returning to South Carolina to join Erwin Penland, a South Carolina ad agency. Before he was through there, Ryan would be part of a team that built a $50 million advertising account with Verizon Wireless, including the launch of the iPhone, beating out several big Manhattan agencies in the process. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-73/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 72: Former hockey coach John Bacon offers lessons he learned turning the nation’s worst high school hockey team into one of its most celebrated.  Subscribe here https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-72/ for a free gift and today’s show notes! You will learn: 5:00 Why a star system demotivates the entire team. 11:00 The best way to make your team “special.” 12:00 How to be patient with results, but not behavior. 14:30 Mentors are far more important than pay for your first job. 18:00 How to put values over victories 22:00 How to measure statistics in business. 23:30 Why silos are death for team spirit. 24:45 How to break down the sales vs. service silo. 30:00 How to increase discretionary energy. 35:00 How to handle credit given to you and your team. 38:00 The heartwarming story of John’s player Scooter Special thanks to Florida State's Brian Schnorr for making this episode possible.

Ep. 71: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shaped Casey Crawford. Movement Mortgage’s growing team of 4,000 have serviced about one out of every 45 home purchases in the U.S. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Casey used profits from its banking business to fund the opening of two tuition-free Title 1 schools serving the underserved and marginalized communities in which Movement operates.  You will learn: What it means to make “love” a core value of your company. Why a paycheck will never be enough to satisfy your best people. How to balance love and a competitive spirit in the marketplace. How to maximize your value as a leader of your organization. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-71/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!