Imagine being Zac Taylor in 2019. He was 0-11 in his first season as head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. He knew they were doing a lot of things right, but the results just weren’t coming.
Eventually, they did: just over two years later, Zac led his team to the Super Bowl.
But for a while, there was a big, painful gap. And you may be in a similar place r ... Show More
Sep 3
#307: Clark Lea, Head Football Coach, Vanderbilt – Belief is a practice
We’ve all got big goals and dreams, both for ourselves and our people. But often, there’s a gap between what we say we want and what we’re actually willing to do to get it. Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea is obsessed with closing that gap. For him, the ultimate measure o ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 27
#306: Tony Spring, Chairman & CEO, Macy’s, Inc. – Hit the ground listening
Everyone says to “hit the ground running.” Tony Spring thinks that’s terrible advice. Tony is the Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. an iconic retail institution with over 150 years of history. He took charge in 2024 after a 35-year career moving through the ranks at sister company ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 20
#305: Harry Arnett, Cofounder & CEO, MUNICIPAL – Bet on yourself
As a leader, you take chances all the time. On big ideas. On new hires. On financial investments. But when was the last time you bet on yourself? That’s what Harry Arnett did when he co-founded the golf sportswear brand MUNICIPAL along with Mark Wahlberg. After years of success r ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2024
How To Scale Your Business in 2025
<p>In today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation between myself & the CEO of Carta, Henry Ward. We discuss leadership, the struggles of middle management, and how to be more efficient with your time in the workplace. Business owners and leaders, especially th ... Show More
39m 19s
Dec 2024
From Navy Officer to CEO: When Military Discipline Meets Business Strategy
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, Aaron Sheeks, CEO of PureCars, shares actionable insights on strategic growth, leadership, and data-driven marketing. Learn how to build a thriving culture, align your team's efforts with ambitious goals, and leverage customer data to revolut ... Show More
45m 5s
Apr 2024
Is The Customer Always Right?
In this episode, we'll hear the inspiring story of Brian Scudamore, the CEO of 1-800 GOT JUNK?, who faced a major business setback but was able to turn things around by embracing failure and focusing on his team. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned from other successfu ... Show More
12m 1s