Corporate Competitor Podcast

Ep. 157: Christian co-founded The Post with former Under Armour President Justin LaRose, an organization dedicated to the proposition that athletes offer a unique set of experiences and skills that make them promising candidates for leadership after they’ve hung up their cleats.   In the podcast, Christian shares lessons learned through a lifetime in sports about finding a sense of identity, purpose and community, including why hating to lose can be a better motivator and teacher than loving to win.    Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource.   Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.    Special thanks to Lauren Stecker and Nico Finol for making this episode possible.

Ep. 156: College basketball shaped this CEO of HYBE America, and founder of SB Projects. Scooter focuses on what sports has taught him about getting the upper-hand on adversity in business and in life including: How to play a four-quarter game in business, just as in basketball. The difference between a failure and a pit-stop in the journey of success. Learning to love the bad moments in life as much as the good ones Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team toward personal and professional greatness.  Special thanks to Ethan Salzberg and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

Ep. 155: University of California Irvine Volleyball shaped the co-founder of the largest female-led Registered Investment Advisory firm in the United States. “I think athletes know what it takes to win,” Eusey said in the podcast. “And I think the reason they know what it takes to win is because they've experienced what it takes to lose. Today she expresses her competitive fire through running marathons but also by encouraging her team to challenge each other – and her – to make the whole team better. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  Special thanks to David Beira and Daniel Kehn for making this episode possible.

Ep. 154: My co-author whose life inspired the hit movie The Blind Side is back with an inspiring and motivating book on overcoming any obstacle, no matter how tough the odds! Click here to order the book! The next chapter of Oher will be about positively impacting young people who are like he was before the world ever heard of this warm-hearted giant of a man.  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. Special thanks to Francisco Nunez and Vincent Jones for making this episode possible.

Ep. 153: This prominent businessman serves on the board of directors at TD Ameritrade, a company founded by his father, and acquired by Charles Schwab in 2020.  Whether it is financial services or sports, Ricketts is a big believer in the power of culture, a belief that was reinforced after he donned a fake beard and glasses on Undercover Boss.  Working odd jobs around Wrigley field, Ricketts discovered something that vindicated his family’s focus on culture: “a contagious love for the organization.” The leadership lesson, said Ricketts, is as clear and crisp as a walk-off homer: “People should seek to be a part of something bigger than themselves and have a love for the organization in which they work.”  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  Special thanks to Lauren Hafner and Samantha Clark for making this episode possible.

Performance psychologist Jim Loehr discusses building healthy teams by listening to your inner coach, resetting energy, and promoting oxytocin flow. He emphasizes the importance of mental strength in sports and fostering connection in leadership for optimal performance.

Ep. 151 REWIND EPISODE: College football shaped Keith Hoskins whose Navy career included serving as Commanding Officer for Naval Air Station Pensacola, where he provided leadership oversight for more than 25,000 military and civilian personnel. You will learn incredible lessons in collaboration, character, and why compartmentalization isn’t always a bad thing Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  Special thanks to Francisco Nunez and Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.

Ep. 150: Swimming shaped Kris who climbed the corporate ladder at PwC and IBM before arriving at Ernst & Young. You will learn how to build effective coaching and mentoring into your daily routine. Kris is a recipient of Consulting Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award and she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, acquired throughout her career and enhanced by her MBA from Harvard Business School. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  Special thanks to Ethan Salzberg and Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.  

Ep. 149: Rugby, golf, and fishing have shaped Andrew, whose clients have included Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. He received international acclaim as a leading figure in his industry from Consulting Magazine and teaches why humility is a leader’s most potent leadership trait. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  +Special thanks to Kyle Smedley and Lauren Hafner for making this episode possible.    

Ep. 148: Equestrian and track & field shaped the leader responsible for Visa’s partnerships with the NFL, Olympics, and FIFA.  In the months leading up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Andrea’s team will launch a marketing campaign based on the premise that “behind every number, there is a story” that will bring the achievements of these world-class athletes to life!! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!  Special thanks to Kyle Smedley and David Beira for making this episode possible.