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#295: Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, Olympic Gold Medalist, Former NFL Pro – Experiment and learn by doing
Shawn Johnson won America’s hearts as a gold medal gymnast at the 2008 Olympics. And her husband, Andrew East, is a former NFL player.But after their athletic careers, they stepped into the world of…
#294: Bobby Long, Partner and Co-Founder, Piedmont Capital Partners – See the best in people
As the Partner and Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners, Bobby Long invests in big problems that need big solutions – stuff like Alzheimer’s research and lithium ion technology. But he does it all…
#293: David Lafitte – CEO, Tecovas – Serve others with radical hospitality
If you lead a business, you know providing great service is vital. But what does that actually mean? For David Lafitte, CEO of the popular Western retailer Tecovas, it means radical hospitality.…
#292: Kecia Steelman, CEO, Ulta Beauty – Progress over perfection
Today, she is the CEO of Ulta Beauty, leading over 1500 stores worldwide, striking partnerships with Chanel and Beyonce, and creating record growth since she took over in early 2025. That kind of…
#291: Mark Smucker, Chair and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Company – Understand the soul of your brand
What’s the soul of your brand? And why might it be the secret to unlocking a new chapter of growth for your company? Today, David sits down with Mark Smucker. He’s the CEO and Chair of The J.M.…
#290: Mariam Naficy, Founder and Chairman, Minted – See the possibilities in people
Minted Founder Mariam Naficy was ready to shut it all down. She’d spent nearly all the capital from her angel round, but nothing was selling. Then, she experimented with crowdsourcing stationery and…
#289: Kurt Kane, CEO, TruGreen – Fall in love with customer retention
You’re hustling to land new customers … but what if the ones you already have are quietly slipping away? Kurt Kane saw this problem on day one as CEO of TruGreen. And after years of driving…
#288: James “JC” Curleigh, CEO, Pelican Products – How to reframe what you sell
Most leaders think they’re in the business of selling their product. JC Curleigh thinks that’s exactly what limits your growth. And as CEO of Pelican, he’s helping the company make a profound shift:…
#287: Julie Hansen, CEO, Babbel – Don’t fear change
Most leaders say they’re comfortable with change. But what happens when the change is so big, it threatens your entire business model? Julie Hansen is no stranger to disruption, having spent her…
#286: John Donahoe, Former CEO of Nike, Director of Athletics at Stanford – Create strategy from the outside in
Most organizations look inward when they build strategy. How did we do last year? Can we do 10% better this year? But that internal focus makes you miss the big changes happening in your…
#285: Ted Scott, Caddie for Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour – Great questions demand great answers
In his 29 years as a PGA Tour caddie, Ted Scott has won four Masters and an Olympic gold – not by having all the answers, but by asking the right questions at the right time. It’s how Ted guides the…
#284: Shea Ralph, Head Coach of Women’s Basketball, Vanderbilt – Ground your team in values, not results
Five years ago, Shea Ralph walked in as head coach of Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball team and inherited a broken program. There wasn’t much trust or talent left. But now, Vandy is flying as a #2…
#283: Roy Williams, Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach, North Carolina – Get better every single day
Roy Williams is without a doubt one of the best college basketball coaches of all time. As the men’s head basketball coach at two storied programs – Kansas and UNC – he won three national…
#282: Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO, LIFE Healthcare Group – Pick team players over individual performers
Peter Wharton-Hood became CEO of LIFE Healthcare in August 2020 – right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic – with no healthcare experience. He was an accomplished banking executive, but he had…
#281: Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, Allstate – Be brutal with your time
“You have to be brutal with your time.” As the Chair, President and CEO of Allstate, Tom Wilson knows that time is the one resource you can’t get more of. And he is the master of every hour on his…
#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why
Content Warning: This episode includes a candid conversation about depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis…
#279: Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company – AI is about growth, not just productivity
“This is a once-in-a-generation technology transition.” That’s how Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner and North America Chair at McKinsey & Company describes the AI moment we’re living through. And he…
#278: Hanneke Faber, CEO, Logitech – Co-create with your team
How do you get 7,000 people aligned on a new strategy? Ask Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber, who pulled it off in just 24 hours. The former Dutch national diving champion (yes, really) knows that the best…
#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, NBC & Golf Channel – Curiosity builds connection
The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off tomorrow! And who better to get you in the spirit than the guy who has brought Olympic stories to life for more than four decades! Jimmy Roberts is a 13-time Emmy…
#276: Jason Garrett, 3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach – You can lead from anywhere on the team
You don’t win three Super Bowls without knowing how to be a great teammate. Jason Garrett spent years as an NFL quarterback, then served as Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys. And through it all, he’s…
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