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.
Episodes
Ep. 253: Baseball shaped this researcher who led the largest growth mindset experiment in history. His work spans from sports teams to global corporations like McDonald's and Walmart, where mindset shifts are boosting performance and reducing turnover.
In this episode, you will learn:
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Strategies for building teams where curiosity, not fear...
Ep. 252: What do black diamond ski slopes and working with Shaquille O'Neal have in common? For Amy Jo Martin, both became defining lessons in bravery, brand, and leadership.
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How to practice "calendar integrity" so your time matches your values.
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- How genuine curiosity bui...
SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How to balance executing in your role with bui...
Ep. 249: Before food trucks were cool, Mike Rypka had a used trailer, a red Vespa for deliveries, and a bold dream of building a taco joint. In this raw and inspiring conversation, he shares how overcoming addiction—and earning respect by leading from the line—shaped the culture behind one of America's most beloved taco brands, now with more than 100 locations.
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Ep. 248: "Sports teams are run better than most businesses," Jack Daly shares. "They practice more than they play—and they never play without a playbook." With 100+ marathons across all 50 states and 7 continents, multiple Ironman finishes, and a business career that scaled companies into the hundreds of millions, Jack brings an unmatched resume—and a powerful message.
This episode will challenge you to be intentional about every h...
Ep. 247: Swimming and diving instilled a discipline in Sara that she carried into marathon running—qualifying for Boston the year of the bombing, then digging deep to requalify under even tougher standards. That same grit now fuels her approach to business, helping her navigate setbacks and drive purpose-driven growth.
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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.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply tod...
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:
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Why mentorship that starts with friendship builds trust and momentum
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How to create a leadership culture where curiosity and vulnerability are rewarded
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How mission quietly shapes ...
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.
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.
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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.
Don't miss:
• How Glenn used this mindset to recover from a stroke
• The right way to coach for continuous improvement
• How AI is changing the rules of feedback in real time
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quot...
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.
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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.
Don't miss:
-Her two-question nightly ritual that sharpens focus and fuels growth
-How to replace "cannot" with a growth mindset
-How to lead with warmth without lowering expectations
Our BONUS RESOURC...
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.
"You are going to be great at something," a baseball scout informed him. "Just not baseball." Read more
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.
But this isn't just a comeback story—it's about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on.
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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.
Linda's team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial.
She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math and problem-solving helped her rise to the top in the finance wo...
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!
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.
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Ep. 236: Tennis & racing cars shaped Lance's belief that decisiveness is a leader's most powerful tool. As a nationally ranked tennis player, he learned to make high-stakes decisions alone.
That same mindset now fuels his success as a CEO and professional race car driver—where speed, risk, and preparation define every outcome.
Don't miss:
• His "eyes up" strategy for forecasting in business
Ep. 235: Softball shaped Kelli's belief that great leadership is about setting others up to win. In this heartfelt episode, she shares how her time as a scrappy leadoff hitter inspired a team-first mindset—and how embracing her adoption story became the key to building trust and loyalty as a leader.
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- Her simple 1–10 check-in that helps leaders truly understand how their team is ...
Ep. 234: Notre Dame Football and having "Rudy" as a coach shaped the way Mike views "grit" and "grind" today! In this episode, you will learn how to turn personal wins into shared victories.
"If you have a great day, make it a point to share that feeling with your entire organization," he shares. "That way everyone can enjoy it and feel proud."
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes ...
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