Episode 081: Oliver Luck – EVP For NCAA: Paying College Athletes & Being Andrew Luck’s Dad Oliver Luck is an incredibly interesting person.  He truly understands the importance of an intense focus on continuous improvement.  I really appreciate Oliver’s willingness to discuss some controversial topics as well as his ability to compromise for the betterment of student athletes today.  We are extremely fortunate to have Oliver share his knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.  Oliver Luck works for the NCAA as the Executive Vice President for regulatory affairs, in charge of the organization's regulatory functions. Prior to that, he was Director of Intercollegiate Athletes at West Virginia University, his alma mater. Earlier in his life, Oliver spent five seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers. He is the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.  Andrew was the 1st overall draft choice in the 2012 NFL Draft. Episode 081: Oliver Luck – EVP for NCAA: Paying College Athletes & Being Andrew Luck’s Dad Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Great leaders have intellectual curiosity mixed with some stubbornness.” Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of people who have sustained success? What are your thoughts on kids “playing up” a level in sports? Why did Mark Emmert hire you for this NCAA role? Don’t you believe a player (such as your son) should be compensated for all of his jersey sales? What needs to happen for a player to be paid for his/her likeness? What was your parenting philosophy?  How were you able to raise such successful kids? What types of feelings are created by you watching Andrew play in the NFL? What does being a learning leader mean to you?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance in being a little bit stubborn “Playing Up” and the power of playing against great competition Why it’s bad for your children to focus on one sport Going to law school in the off-season Being friends with Archie Manning His process for securing fantastic jobs after his NFL career was over Why raising his family in Europe was beneficial The importance of taking a complicated message and making it clear “Have a vision for where you want people to go.” Continue Learning: Read: Is Andrew Luck's Dad The NCAA's White Knight? Read: Oliver Luck Joins NCAA Watch: Jay Bilas & Oliver Luck Debate NCAA Topics You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Oliver Luck is a leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio Oliver Luck works for the NCAA as the Executive Vice President for regulatory affairs, in charge of the organization's regulatory functions. Prior to that, he was Director of Intercollegiate Athletes at West Virginia University, his alma mater. Earlier in his life, Oliver spent five seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers.  He is the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.  Andrew was the 1st overall draft choice in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Episode 080: Ryan Estis – From Rock Star Sales Professional To World Class Speaker & Entrepreneur Ryan Estis has that “It” factor.  He’s a leader who you just feel compelled to listen to.  This conversation/interview was extremely enjoyable for me.  Ryan brought value the entire time and has a knack for sharing actionable content throughout all of his conversations.  We are fortunate to have him as our featured leader on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka. Ryan supports the world’s leading brands, including Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, the Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board and a certified Human Capital Strategist. Episode 080: Ryan Estis – From Rock Star Sales Professional To World Class Speaker & Entrepreneur Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio “Be Careful About Getting Too Good At The Wrong Things.” The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: What are the common characteristics of high achievers? What is your origin story? How were you able to leave your “rocket ship” type career to be an entrepreneur? Discuss the importance of leaping outside your comfort zone… What’s the process to become a paid speaker? How do we implement and execute on our learnings? What are 3 things I could do within 30 days to help build out my speaking business? What are some of the key life lessons you’ve learned from your experiences? How do you define a “Learning Leader?” In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of curiosity and focus on self-improvement You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with Great books: Think and Grow Rich & The Richest Man In Babylon   Hitting Reset and how that can help you grow Implementation of coaching you receive Specific tips to create a speaking business Being willing and able to adapt on a daily basis “Leaders are learners.  They are constantly looking to level shift and improve.” Continue Learning: Go To Ryan’s website: RyanEstis.com Read his Washington Speaker’s Bureau Page: Washington Speakers Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanEstis You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ryan Estis is a unique leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From RyanEstis.com     Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka. Ryan supports the world’s leading brands, including Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, the Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board and a certified Human Capital Strategist.

Tucker Max, an extremely blunt and transparent individual, discusses attracting women, writing books, personal growth, surrounding yourself with positive friends, different types of intelligence, transitioning from a wild lifestyle to being a family man, and the founding and purpose of Book in a Box.

Kat Cole, an incredibly intelligent leader, discusses the importance of being authentic in her role as a leader. They explore the common characteristics of high achievers, reflect on her journey from Hooters waitress to international trainer, and discuss the impact of politicians with non-political backgrounds. The guest also emphasizes the importance of character in leadership and shares the influence of books on her thinking.

Adam Braun, an intelligent and selfless leader, discusses the founding of Pencils of Promise and the importance of education. He reflects on his family's influence and shares insights on servant leadership and continuous self-improvement. Learn where to find Adam Braun online and get involved in building schools.

Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International, talks about taking over her father's business at a young age, the importance of integrity in sales, and the keys to sales excellence. She shares tips on building relationships, educating buyers, and the seven steps to a successful sale. The conversation also touches on overcoming challenges, finding trustworthy advisors, and the impact of education-based marketing.

Kristi Piehl, an incredibly driven person, shares her journey of starting her own PR firm after being laid off. She discusses the characteristics of high achievers, the power of earned media, and the importance of creating a supportive work environment. She also talks about her unexpected layoff and the challenges of balancing career and family in the television news industry.

Tim Kight, an incredibly dynamic speaker with experience around legendary leaders, discusses the importance of leadership culture and behavior. He shares insights on building exceptional skill in leadership, managing the 'R' in the E plus R equals O formula, discipline, trust, handling adversity, and filtering out noise. Kight also emphasizes building long-term relationships and intentional practice in leadership development.

Jay Bilas, a world-class ESPN basketball broadcaster, discusses his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a renowned broadcaster. He shares his perspective on the NCAA and the rights of student athletes. Bilas explores the contradictions within the NCAA and the tension between financial gains and limitations for athletes. He also highlights the importance of hiring the ideal support staff, embracing a healthy fear of failure, and leading with humility in order to create a 'we over me' culture.

Jon Gordon, an international superstar author and keynote speaker, shares his message of optimism and success. They discuss characteristics of high achievers, transforming negativity into positivity, finding passion and purpose in work, and the importance of learning and growth for leaders.