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Host Mark Hochgesang and his son Chris  analyze the recent firing of USC football head coach Clay Helton. As Trojan alums and die-hards, they then critique the chief coaching options on the horizon. Hope is on the way. Fight On!Mark's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhochgesang/Chris's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishochgesang/

Looking for a dose of pure musical energy as the sports year heats up? Host Mark Hochgesang breaks down the greatest sports rock song of all-time...John Fogerty's Centerfield. John's resilient career is outlined and the hidden elements of his comeback song are uncovered. Put me in coach!Time-Stamped Show Notes:0:00  -   Put Me in Coach0:20  -   Intro1:35  -   Rebirth and Renewal1:56   -   Why Centerfield?2:44  -    Joltin Joe2:58  -    Childhood Journey 3:22  -    Uncle Sam Wants You3:37  -    Suzy Q and Proud Mary3:56  -    Rulers of Rock4:25  -    Woodstock5:00  -    Going Solo5:10  -    Centerfield Comeback6:57  -    John & Rob Lowe9:25  -    Casey at the Bat10:15  -  Tell it Goodbye10:23 -   Baseball Hall of Fame Induction10:58  -  Centerfield

Today’s guest is Lori Emerick and our focus is on leadership and how to maximize performance & engagement amongst those we manage. Lori is a talented human resources  executive who previously worked for Nike, Intel & Boeing. Currently Lori runs her own purpose-driven leadership consulting practice and is a Master Practitioner at The Wiseman Group. Lori is also personal friend from our days together at Nike where she did some amazing leadership & diversity work that left a lasting & positive impact on the company.Time-Stamped Show Notes:0:54  -    Episode Intro1:50  -    Up Close and Personal2:55  -    Lori's Corporate Journey8:40  -    The Independent Break9:40  -    Just Do It10:25  - The Wiseman Group10:40  -  Multipliers General Principles13:05  -  The Battle for Talent15:00  -  What A Girl Wants15:55  -  Mobilizing Diversity & Inclusion16:58  -  Maximizing Performance18:25 -   Leadership is an Art19:00 -   Debate Makers19:50 -   Native Genius20:35 -   Accidental Diminishers22:00 -   I Can See Clearly Now22:45 -   Put Me in Coach24:00 -   Brene Brown25:30 -   Humor and Fun26:00 -    NASA Contingency Plans26:45 -    Leadership after the Pandemic27:55 -    Lightening Round32:35 -    It's a WrapLori's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-emerick/Lori's Consulting Practice: https://www.aspengroupconsulting.com/aboutThe Wiseman Group: https://thewisemangroup.com/Multipliers: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395

Enjoy today's talk with Susanne Mueller, renowned business coach, 26 time marathoner, triathlete and fellow podcaster. We discuss the value of diversity, respecting cultural differences,  the importance of training and hard work and her resilient and risk-taking behavior that enabled her to overcome obstacles in her athletic and business endeavors.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:2:00  -   Intro2:40  -   Talking from Your Heart3:50  -    United Nations Diversity Experiences4:30  -    Executive Coaching Career5:15  -    Business-Sport Parallels6:10  -    Roger Speaks7:00  -    26 Marathons9:50  -    Iron Man Accomplishment11:30  - The Swiss Olympic Boycott14:00  - Sports Unites Us14:30  - Naomi Rules!17:00 -  Lonely on Top17:25  - The Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek19:45  - The Inner Game of Tennis21:00  - Think Like the Pro, Be the Pro22:35  - In the Flow26:25  - Men vs. Women27:10  - Be Open & Ask Questions30:00 -  Mentorship Benefits33:30 -  Lightning Round38:00 -  It's a WrapSusanne's Website:  https://www.susannemueller.biz/Susanne's Books: https://www.susannemueller.biz/publicationsSusanne's Podcast: https://www.susannemueller.biz/podcast Susanne's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-mueller-ma/Susanne's Instagram Account:  https://www.instagram.com/susanne_mueller_nyc/

Today's workplace is more turbulent than ever. With the help of renowned recruiter Eric Raynard, we unveil the secrets of the executive search world so that "you can be ready when the moment comes." Learn how to more effectively use executive recruiters, whether you are a job seeker or hiring manager. As former GE COO Lawrence Bossidy says, "nothing we do is more important than hiring & developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies." Time-Stamped Show Notes:2:25 -    Show Intro3:20 -    Recruiting Fundamentals6:25 -    Marriage Broker6:45 -    Retained vs Contingency Search7:35 -    Search Misconceptions9:00 -    Zoom Interview Tips9:25 -    Be Alive in the Moment10:15 -  8th Grade Science Project10:45 - Job Criteria Matrix11:50 - Fluff & Nonsense12:15 - Demanding University Professor12:30 - The Attributes13:05 - Hard & Soft Skills14:35 - Monumental Mistakes16:25 - Most Valuable Asset17:20 - Cost vs Revenue Center18:15 - Left in the Lurch20:05 - Candidate Rewards21:10 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T22:50 - Karma is a ....24:30 - Who are you being loyal to?26:20 - Brand Affinity & Purpose26:35 - Recruiting Evolution27:10 - Can't Do What I Do30:45 - Best Hire32:05 - Departures Hasten32:30 - Demise of Traditional Careers33:00 - Less Company & Employer Loyalty 34:10 - Nike Tears of Joy37:05 - Plan B37:10 - Lightning Round37:50 - Two Ears are Better Than One38:25 - City by the Bay38:40 - Delivery Room Tears39:45 - Curb Your Enthusiasm39:35 - Purple Haze41:35 - Next Level Embarrassment43:00 - Best Effort43:35 - Dwight & Travis45:00 - Be Ready When Your Moment ComesAs your host, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out at mphochgesang@gmail.com or 971-985-6909. I would be happy to serve as a sounding board during your next job search. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review at my new website:  Heavyhittersports.comEric's Jackson+Maxwell+Raynard company website: http://www.jacksonmaxwellraynard.com/Cheers. 

No US runner has had the lasting impact of Steve Prefontaine. What makes Pre so memorable? Why do runners still revere this rebel? Tune it to find out. Time-Stamped Show Notes:0.06 -    Show Intro0:29 -    Episode Intro1:34 -    7 Factors Behind Pre's Success2:15 -    Words from Greg Dube4:21 -    Results & Records4:57 -    Go Big or Go Home7:24 -    Heads Turn8:19 -    Champion of Athlete Rights10:36 - Nike Partnership13:19 - Untimely Passing15:50 - Concluding WordsAs your host, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out at mphochgesang@gmail.comThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review at my new website:  Heavyhittersports.com Cheers. 

Retired adidas sales executive Bob Chillemi shares the heart-breaking story of his beloved son TC who lost his life to drugs at the age of 24. Bob offers advice to teens and parents alike on how best to avoid addiction. Listening to this emotionally wrought cautionary tale is more important than ever given dramatically rising overdose deaths in the US.  May 30 marks the 10 year anniversary of TC's death. During the past decade, Bob has honored his son's memory by raising $460K in partnership with Arizona State University to educate students on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. In the words of the great statesmen Benjamin Franklin, "those things which hurt, instruct." Here is the link to the TC ASU Foundation Fund for those interested in donating to this amazing substance abuse treatment and prevention program:http://tcasufund.org/our-storyFeel free to contact host Mark Hochgesang at mphochgesang@gmail.com. I would like to hear what you think of the show and the topics you would like me to tackle going forward. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you like my show, please leave a favorable review. Cheers. 

Zach Banner, starting offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares thoughts on his family, his Jewish community allyship and his injury recovery. He discusses the thrilling USC Rose Bowl victory, his friendship with former teammate Jake Olson, his new Steeler contract and rising expectations, the need for greater diversity in the NFL coaching ranks and how we can all become part of the answer when it comes to battling racism.Zach explains his love for FIFA and Man U and why the EPL fans are right to protest the European Super League. Learn what Zach shares in common with Jennifer Beals of Flashdance fame and why he teared up during his fraternity hell week. Enjoy!Zach's B3 Foundation: https://b3foundation.org/Zach's emotional Jewish community support video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I94ahSB9qFc Zach's amazing Flashdance parody video (side by side with the original):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFwqqE6zgcoTime-Stamped Show Notes:3:27 -    "Never feared another man"5:17 -    Touching Mother's Day MOMS (Mothers of Murdered Sons) Dinner7:42 -    Family First11:57 - Jewish Community Ally15:35 - "Put our arms around each other"16:08 - Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy17:53 - USC Shoah Foundation20:35 - Zach's B3 Foundation23:55 - Momma Hoagie: "Zach Can Deliver"24:25 - Earning the Role26:05 - The Next Challenge27:45 - The Steel City28:10 - Dreams Realized (and not)31:05 - The Hulk Smash33:25 - NFL Coaching Diversity38:30 - "Say you understand the movement"41:55 - Trojans Win!44:25 - Jake and Quebec46:14 - The Other Football51:47 - Rapid Fire Questions54:25 - Footloose or Flashdance ?55:55 - Hell Week Tears56:25 - Final Words of AdviceFeel free to contact host Mark Hochgesang at mphochgesang@gmail.comThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review. Cheers. 

22 year-old US National Paralympic Swim Team member David Gelfand shares his inspirational story. He discusses his elongated pandemic driven stay in the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, his hopes for Tokyo and beyond and his hometown neighbor, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. David also talks about emulating his favorite superhero, Captain America. David's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/david.gelfand.127US Paralympics Swimming: https://www.teamusa.org/USParaSwimmingMy wife & I donated $500 to CAF given how important the organization was to David's life. If you would like to do so as well, here is the link. Thanks. Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): https://www.challengedathletes.org/Feel free to contact host Mark Hochgesang at mphochgesang@gmail.comThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a review. Cheers. 

Inspiration comes from multiple sources, including great sports films. Enjoy this episode honoring the best in sports movie history. Renowned actors, directors and composers will be recognized. But we'll also have fun with non-traditional categories like dastardly villains, notable sports props and crazy character names. Audio clips from notable songs and scenes are included. And the "Hoagie" goes to?  Time-Stamped Show Notes:1:57 -    Best Score4:23 -    Best Villain6:05 -    Best Pump-up Speech9:33  -   Best Supporting Actress10:57 - Best Supporting Actor11:48 - Best Prop12:17 - Best Foreign Film13:17 - Best Comedy13:52 - Best Character Name15:02 - Best Leading Actress16:18 - Best Leading Actor19:05 - Best Documentary21:29 - Best Line23:29 - Best Director25:15 - Best Film28:17 - Wrap and Sage Advice from The DudeFeel free to contact host Mark Hochgesang at mphochgesang@gmail.comThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a review. Cheers.