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Mike Smith had many successful years in executive-level finance roles in the sports and entertainment industry before realizing his true passion was people and talent. He is now the Founder of Huddle Advisory, a firm that guides leaders and teams to their potential. We talk about introspection, prioritizing your goals, and the power of good leadership.
 
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Dennis Trapani is the Associate Athletics Director for Creative Services at the University of Wyoming. He was also the chair for the 2025 Sports Video Group College Summit, where we met while speaking on a panel about mental health in the media and production industry. We talk about how Dennis supports his team, adjusting how you work to fit your needs, and forming strong connections. 

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Julie Zwissler is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Office Beacon. She has over 20 years of entertainment marketing experience, including with CBS, Time Warner, and CJ E&M. We talk about the importance of telling impactful stories, why leaders need to have a growth mindset, and the power of networking.

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Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership consultant, coach, speaker, and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin’s company, the Kevin Eikenberry Group has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. We talk about his new book, why he became a leadership coach, and how he inspires his clients. 

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Phil Neil is a serial entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and consultant. While building a $70 Million company, he experienced the many highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He now uses what he learned to help others navigate their journeys. We talk about juggling work and family, overcoming your inner doubts, and taking risks.

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Website: https://philneil.com/
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Dr. Emily Anhalt is a clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, author, and Co-Founder of Coa, an online gym for mental health. Her book, which releases today, is called Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness. We talk about prioritizing your mental health, the rise of burnout, and how leaders can help their teams by helping themselves. 

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This week’s guest is Todd Cherches, Executive Coach, TEDX Speaker, Professor, and Author of VisuaLeadership. Todd left the cut-throat entertainment industry to help create better leaders. We talk about the bad bosses who made him want to be different, the importance of continuous learning, and having a servant leadership mindset.

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Website: https://www.toddcherches.com/
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For the first time on KTLM, I’m joined by not one, but two of my former NYU students. Both Alessandro Gherardi and Erin Knox took my Leadership class at New York University. Alessandro and Erin are both now leaders at Lega Serie A and the Los Angeles Clippers respectively. We talk about the lessons they learned while at NYU, their experience entering the workforce, and what they’ve learned on their leadership journeys.

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Sean Lee joined the tech department at Universal Pictures at 19 years old and has worked his way up in media, entertainment and tech, now is the CEO of OpenDrives. At OpenDrives, he and his team are leading the industry with enterprise data management and storage solutions for media and entertainment. We talk about servant leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and a people-first culture.

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Elisa Padilla is an award-winning CMO with experience at the Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders, Apple, the New York Red Bulls and more. She shares her decades of experience through her company, Kick It by EP. We talk about her experience opening Barclays Center, how marketing requires an open-mind, and her reverse mentoring mentality.

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We’ve all experienced the rise of AI technology in the workplace, but are we approaching it in the best way? Author and Professor of technology management, Matt Beane shares his thoughts as explained in his book, The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. We talk about responsible ways to utilize AI, retaining our skills, and maintaining connection.

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Tracy Belmear is the Vice President of North East Sales at Prodigy 911. Tracy and I met while at the New York Jets, where he was Senior Director of Business Development while also teaching at Columbia and NYU. We talk about working to help others, the power of humility, and making authentic connections.

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Today’s guest is Stephan Meier, a professor at Columbia Business School and Author of The Employee Advantage. Stephan studies how motivation beyond income maximization impacts organizations. We talk about viewing employees the same way we view customers, investing time into your employees, and the changes we can make within our organizations.

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Website: https://www.stephanmeier.com/
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Brigid Schulte is a journalist, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Director of Better Life Now. Brigid wrote Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time and Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life. We discuss the flaws of modern work culture, the value of storytelling, and finding joy in your work.

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Website: https://www.brigidschulte.com/
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Yeshayah Goldfarb spent 24 years with the San Francisco Giants, working his way up from Intern to VP of Baseball Resources and Development. Yeshayah spent that time honing his skill and passion for scouting, analytics, and player development. We talk about the Giants’ unique culture, the great leaders who mentored Yeshayah, and the impactful work he did.

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Today’s guest is Joel Goldberg, the podcast host, author, speaker, and the television pre-and post-game host for the Kansas City Royals. Joel shares his unique perspective on trust, connections and care with stories from his two books. Joel offers invaluable insights into how leaders can inspire, motivate, and create meaningful impact in their organizations.

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On today’s episode of KTLM Extras, we’re looking at the results of the NFLPA’s 2025 NFL team report cards. The report cards grade each team based on feedback they received from 1,695 players. I break down the grades and highlight the key factors that contribute to a team’s performance — not just on the field, but in building a strong, thriving culture off it. This episode is perfect for leaders, sports fans, and anyone interested i...

Eric Kussin, former professional sports executive, shares his powerful mental health journey and how it led him to found #SameHere, The Global Mental Health Movement. In this episode, we dive deep into Eric's personal battle with mental health, the incredible work #SameHere is doing to raise awareness and support, and practical tips for being proactive about your own mental well-being. Learn how you can take control of your me...

Laura Barnard is the founder of BREAKTHRU and Author of Leadership Types. She and her company are committed to shattering stereotypes with an inclusive approach to leadership. We talk about her time as the co-captain of Harvard’s Women’s Basketball team, her journey through the marketing and brand industry, and the empowering work she does now. 

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