Corporate Competitor Podcast
What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 12-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.
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Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Stan Smith and Business Partner Gary Niebur on Winning Trust: How to Create Moments That Matter
<p>Ep. 246: Tennis champion and Adidas shoe icon is joined by the President of Stan Smith Events, to share how leaders can Win Trust. With clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to Olympic legends and Michelin-starred chefs, they reveal how thoughtfully crafted moments create lasting impact.</p> <p>Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p>Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it...
NVIDIA's Anthony Robbins on what makes Jensen Huang unlike any other CEO
<p>Ep. 245: From Jacksonville State Basketball to leading teams at AT&T, Oracle, and NVIDIA, he shares how a coach, a friend-turned-mentor, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang helped shape his leadership mindset, including:</p> <p>Why mentorship that starts with friendship builds trust and momentum</p> <p>How to create a leadership culture where curiosity and vulnerability are rewarded</p> <p>How mission quietly shapes behavior—long before it shows up in performance</p> <p>Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p>Do...
Cisco Leader Sophie Stevens on Turning the "Competitive Cauldron" into Corporate Momentum
<p >Ep. 244: From UNC soccer's "Competitive Cauldron" to Cisco's global sales floors, Sophie Stevens has learned that high performers thrive on feedback, not comfort.</p> <p >In this episode, she and Don Yaeger explore how measurable accountability builds great teams, why vulnerability and openness drive innovation, and how gratitude sustains momentum.</p> <p>Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: h...
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel: Why Deliberate Practice Beats Just Putting in the Hours
<p>Ep. 243: This executive who oversees OpenTable, Booking.com, and KAYAK was shaped by tennis courts and ski slopes. Glenn explains why "deliberate practice" beats "time on task" every time.</p> <p>Don't miss:<br /> • How Glenn used this mindset to recover from a stroke<br /> • The right way to coach for continuous improvement<br /> • How AI is changing the rules of feedback in real time</p> <p>Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p>Do you want to write a book? In my new...
NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book "Born Lucky"
<p>Ep. 242: He didn't speak until he was three. Today, he's the one asking the tough questions on national television—broadcasting from war zones, pressing political leaders, and keeping his cool when chaos unfolds live. In this heartfelt episode, Leland shares how his father's fierce love—and some brutally honest coaching—transformed him.</p> <p>Order our NEW BOOK Born Lucky on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bv6HBC3</p> <p>Our free BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes the four pieces of advice Leland's grandfather wrote in his letter and reflection questions so you can apply today's insights.</p> <p>Do yo...
Perspire Sauna Studios CMO Caroline Linton asks: Do you turn pressure into preparation?
<p>Ep. 241: UC Irvine Volleyball shaped this longtime Pure Barre exec's belief in staying ready. She shares how being called off the bench during a game-winning point shaped her mindset as a Chief Marketing Officer.</p> <p>Don't miss:</p> <p>-Her two-question nightly ritual that sharpens focus and fuels growth</p> <p>-How to replace "cannot" with a growth mindset</p> <p>-How to lead with warmth without lowering expectations</p> <p >Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p >Do you w...
PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career
<p >Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path.</p> <p >"You are going to be great at something," a baseball scout informed him. "Just not baseball." OUCH!</p> <p >Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p >Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forb...
The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture
<p>Ep. 239: At 59, Mike became the oldest contributing member of a college football team in NCAA history—returning to his alma mater nearly four decades after being kicked off the team. He returned to finish what he started. </p> <p>But this isn't just a comeback story—it's about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on.</p> <p>🎁ENTER TO WIN SIGNED COPY: Subscribe to our Corporate Competitor Podcast YouTube channel to be entered to win a signed copy of The Senior and leave a comment on the YouTube episode with Mike Flynt to confirm you entered! We will pick...
PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI
<p>Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations.</p> <p>Linda's team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial.</p> <p >She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math and problem-solving helped her rise to the top in the finance world.</p> <p>Don't miss:</p> Why EQ is leadership's real X-Factor in the age of AI How eye rolls and emails reveal your culture The "color-dot"...
Bose CEO Lila Snyder says risk-taking is a muscle— use it or lose it
<p >Ep. 237: From the sidelines of Miami Football's National Championship game to leading one of the world's most iconic brands, the first female CEO of Bose shares stories of how weekly discomfort built her confidence!</p> <p >Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. </p> <p >Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your st...
