Corporate Competitor Podcast

Ep. 40: Chapek traces his remarkable journey, from humble roots running cross country in America’s industrial heartland to running one of the world’s most iconic companies.  Listeners looking to sharpen their presentation and leadership skills will receive a mini-tutorial from the master himself as Bob shows how he has turned “overpreparation” into an art form, including his patented “pencils down” process. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-40/ for today's show notes and a free chapter of Don's best-selling book on how to build great teams.

Ep. 39: LSU basketball-shaped this founder and CEO. Walk-On’s was named the “#1 Sports Bar in America.” Then, New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees expressed an interest in the business and ultimately joined the Walk-On’s team as a co-owner. Today, with more than 100 locations in the works across 15 states, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux operates with a mission of delivering a memorable game day experience with a taste of Louisiana. In recounting his journey, CEO Brandon Landry offers sharp lessons for business leaders eager for insights on aligning staff,  scaling company culture, raising the bar on expectations, and knowing when — and how — to change course when things are not going to plan…including holding a funeral when moving past failure! Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-39/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 38: Jeff Bell served in senior leadership roles at companies such as Ford, Chrysler, Microsoft, and NBC Universal before taking the reins as CEO of legal services provider LegalShield. In this episode, he offers an abundance of practical tips on vulnerability, dealing with pressure, and developing lifelong learning habits essential for leaders seeking to inspire their teams as well as progress in their careers. For a free e-book chapter and today's show notes, visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-38/

Ep. 37: Florida State Football and Bobby Bowden shaped this leader. Two weeks after Warrick’s 18th birthday, his mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was killed in a robbery at a bank. He became the legal guardian of his five younger siblings, won the National Championship with Bobby Bowden at Florida State, and was drafted 12th overall to Tony Dungy’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this episode, you will learn about the legacy Warrick created with his charity, Homes for the Holidays. For a free gift and show notes visit: https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-37

Ep. 36: As the CEO of Continental Airlines — a position he accepted when he was only 33 years old — Continental went from ranking last in all of US Airline's key customer service areas to 18th on Fortune's list of "Best Companies to Work For." He continued this trend as the CEO of Burger King, PwC Consulting, and Quiznos.  As a golfer and as a leader, Greg knows how important it is not to let one bad shot, or one bad moment, turn into two. His acclaimed Harvard Business review article "Right Away and All At Once: How We Saved Continental" led to his book teaching his five steps to transform your business and enrich your life. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-36/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 35: Discover how to ensure that internal competition fuels your employees and does not destroy team chemistry. Kikkan was 16 years old in Anchorage, Alaska when she was told that no American woman had ever won an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing. It was that moment that she set her goal: Make history. She went on to compete in FIVE Olympics and in 2018 in the last race of her last games… Kikkan Randall won gold. Three months later she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She used the lessons from sport to combat negative thoughts on her road to recovery. Today Kikkan serves on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and is part of the EY Women Athletes Business Network. Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-35/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 34: He is best known for popularizing the concept of knowing your WHY, which he described in his first TED Talk. That talk went on to become the second most watched TED Talk of all time! Years later, his interview on millennials in the workplace broke the internet with over 80 million views in its first week. This led to Simon being YouTube’s fifth most searched term that year. In his newest book, The Infinite Game, Simon contrasts sports and business: In finite games, like football or chess, the players are known, the rules are fixed, and the endpoint is clear. The winners and losers are easily identified. In infinite games, like a business, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined endpoint. There are no winners or losers in an infinite game; there is only ahead and behind. Click here for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 33: Syracuse Basketball and Coach Jim Boeheim shaped Sean Kerins. Today as Arrow's CEO, he leads a team of 20,000 employees across more than 300 locations worldwide. He is committed to lifelong learning. "The further you go, the less you know," Sean explained, "The more willing you are to reach out and learn from others, the better off you will be."  In this episode, Sean explains how that curious culture inspired Arrow to modify a Corvette, empowering a quadriplegic former IndyCar race driver to drive again using only his head's motion. Through Sean’s story you will learn how to activate the company culture document that hangs in your office so that it becomes more powerful than just wall art.  Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-33/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 32: Missouri Western State Football shaped this business icon. Captain Keith Hoskins grew up with a dream to be a Blue Angel pilot— and that dream came true! His 27 years in the Navy included serving as Commanding Officer for Naval Air Station Pensacola, where he provided leadership oversight for more than 25,000 military and civilian personnel. The lessons he learned on the football field are ones he applies today as the Executive Vice President of Branch Operations for the world’s largest credit union— Navy Federal! Visit Episode 32 of corporatecompetitorpodcast.com for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Ep. 31: Kyle was posted on a rooftop in Afghanistan when an enemy grenade landed between him and a fellow Marine. Without hesitation, Kyle jumped on the grenade, saving his best friend but sacrificing himself. After flatlining three times, undergoing 41 surgeries, and spending three years at Walter Reed Medical Center, Kyle ran the Marine Corps Marathon. He is the youngest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The book we wrote together is titled You Are Worth It, the response he gives when someone thanks him for his service. King Academy football shaped this American hero. Visit Episode 31 of corporatecompetitorpodcast.com for a free gift and today’s show notes!