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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:22) - Family Being Exiled From South Africa & Growing Up in England
(2:19) Studying Astrophysics, Then Law at Oxford Before Practicing
(3:55) Moving To Los Angeles, Creating The Business Plan For MLS & Receiving Funding
(8:39) Lamar Hunt’s Philosophy For MLS & Ownership Strength In The League
(13:02) Leaving MLS After 14 Years
(16:19) The Move To Arsenal & How It Came To Be
(21:06) - Advice For Young Dreamers About Starting A League & Team Leadership Examples
(31:42) - The Importance of Diverse Leadership On and Off The Field
(34:17) - Building A Culture of Trust
(38:38) - Hiring Philosophies
(46:29) - Biggest Leadership Learnings From Working at Arsenal & in Milan
(51:40) - Having a Surprise Cancer Diagnosis
(54:20) - His New Position at Kilmer Group & Their Acquisitions Across Sports
(1:00:15) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Business & Life
(1:04:53) - Being a Cultural Amphibian & Developing Cultural Dexterity
(1:10:05) - Maintaining Mental & Physical Health As a CEO
(1:13:19) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There
(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14
(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues
(12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United
(14:47) - Creating A Psychological Safe Space & Fun Experience For Fans
(17:53) - Morning Routine & Controlling Her Calendar
(22:06) - Beating Out 120 Candidates For The Position At The Seattle Mariners
(24:42) - Having A Passion For Informational Interviews & Her First Job In Sports
(28:55) - Her First 100 Days At The Mariners & Sitting Amongst The Fans
(31:14) - Cultural Values at The Mariners & Hiring
(38:02) - Value Framework & Work Habits That Lead To Diversity of Thought
(43:34) - Supporting High Performers & Hosting The MLB All Star Game
(49:46) - Cadence of Meeting with Direct Reports & What She Obsesses Over
(53:27) - The Power of Observation & Engaging with Fans
(56:57) - Impact Fan Interaction Initiatives
(59:49) - Advice For C-Level Executives Looking To Step Into President or CEO roles
(1:02:27) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson, & Zach Hubric
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) are here with our first guest, Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:18) - From A Kid In Pensylvania To Where He Is Today
(5:46) - Working At An Agency & Being Drawn To Working For A League
(8:09) - Working & Learning From 3 Different Commisioners (1 NHL & 2 NFL)
(14:00) - Going From The League Office To The Philadelphia Eagles & Learning On The Fly
(16:25) - How Playing Quarterback In The Ivy League & For The New York Giants Helped His Confidence For His Career
(19:16) - Enstilling Confidence In His Senior Leadership Team & Communication In Meetings
(22:43) - Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team & It’s Relationship on The Football Side
(27:20) - Protecting Your Calendar & Overcommunication
(30:04) - The Importance of Physical, Mental Health & Morning Routine
(32:12) - Retaining Executives & Creating Opportunities For Them
(35:14) - What Mark Is Obsessed With & How He Spends His Time Day To Day
(37:23) - Making Sure Vision Is Filtered Throughout The Organization
(40:49) - Getting The Chiefs Back To Being A Model Franchise & Wanting To Be “The World’s Team”
(43:28) - Acquiring Fans & Customers Globally
(47:01) - Advice For First Time President’s & CEOs
(48:27) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Hosts Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
MArtwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson, Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our fourteenth guest, Jim Frevola (President of Business Operations, A.F.C. Bournemouth) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:04) - How An American Executive Makes It To The Premier League & Moving To London
(10:19) - Getting The Life Changing Call & Being Offered The Job
(15:01) - An Interview with The OKC Thunder & Going To Bournmouth
(18:45) Deciding To Take The Job & Learnings To Building A Network
(24:15) - Building A Social Media Presence & Being Approachable In The Community
(27:35) - Pivoting Away From A Wrong Choice & Experiences That Have Shaped Him
(36:38) - Biggest Difference in Premier League & Major Changes He’s Implimented & Facing Backlash
(43:10) - Advice For New Preisdent’s of Organizations & Hiring Within Network
(48:01) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chat Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our thirteenth guest, Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:35) - How His Passion For Football Began at A Young Age & Playing In Academy
(3:31) - How A Scout Spends A Day & Priorities In Scouting Youth Players
(7:35) - Coaching In Japan & Training Culture
(13:45) Becoming Sporting Director & Getting To The Top of The Pyramid
(18:04) - The Importance of Curiosity & Finding The Best People In Recruitment
(22:18) - Values at Toulouse & How Getting Relegated Helped The Culture
(32:14) - Thinking Ahead About Leadership & Implimenting A Culture Change
(37:25) - Winning Games & Hiring People/Players Who Fit The Culture
(44:37) - Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance
(49:09) - Finding Time For Further Development of Self & Mental/Physical Health
(53:44) - 7 Question Blitz
(56:58) - Deciding To Join Toulouse FC & Being A Part of Ownership
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our twelfth guest, Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:35) - Becoming CEO at 35 & Getting His First Job
(4:02) - Balance of Finding Talent in Soccer & Working with Newcastle As A Scout
(7:35) - How A Scout Spends A Day In His Life & Scouting With Technology Today
(10:47) - Psychological Aspect of Football & Assessing Talent
(14:15) Reflecting On A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In A Global Sport
(18:48) - Values In Leadership of The Organization & Interviewing To Hire
(26:08) - Creating A Culture of Commitment & Becoming Chief Scout At Juventus
(29:43) - Becoming Sporting Director At 32 & Elevating Talent Around You
(33:54) - Taking A Year Off & What The Start of His Day Looks Like As CEO
(37:30) - The Importance of Health & Accountability
(44:01) - Mentorship & Becoming A CEO
(52:20) - Advice To Others For Practicing Humility & Self Audits
(57:40) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our tenth guest, Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:55) - Where Greg Spends His Time & Focusing On The Business Side of Football
(3:33) - The Most Motivating Days At Work & Allowing For Your Teammates To Become Successful
(6:44) - Getting The Role of President of Business Operations & Career Growth
(13:38) - Developing Curiousity As A Rising Executive & Getting Advice From Peers Around Them
(21:14) Keeping Up With Trends In The NFL & Defining The Values of The Houston Texans Throughout The City
(28:01) - Hiring Process & Direct Feedback Within His Leadership Team
(36:01) - Proactively Thinking About Succession Planning & Keeping Up With The Revenue Generation Side of Other NFL Organizations
(41:45) - Those Who Want To Work For The Houston Texans & What Stands Out on The Business Side in Houston Hosting A Home Playoff Game
(50:05) - Building An Environment That Supports Hearing Bad News & Leading Internally With An External Executive Coach
(57:38) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our tenth guest, Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:10) - Deciding To Play Football & Becoming A College Football Player
(4:31) - Life After Football & Working At Boston College
(7:33) - Interviewing For NFL Positions & Getting A Job with The Kansas City Chiefs
(11:23) - Performing Under Multiple General Managers & Assessing Talent
(17:16) Winning A Super Bowl & Looking Forward To A New Position
(20:15) - Interviewing For Job Openings & Facing Rejection
(26:08) - Mental Health & Advice To Senior Executives
(31:22) - Preparation For Interviews & Getting The Chicago Bears Job
(39:27) - First 120 Days In The Building & Re-Evaluating The Organization
(46:58) - Overseeing All Departments & The Structure of Meetings
(50:05) - Draft Preparation & Running Simulations
(54:41) - Building A Team Culture Through Character & Having Communication In Scouting
(1:03:23) - Collaborating with The Team President & Innovation For The Future
(1:08:02) - Talent Scouting & Advice For First Time General Managers
(1:13:15) - Physical & Mental Fitness In The Job
(1:15:33) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), Co-Hosted By Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our ninth guest, Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:10) - Being A College Basketball Champion Player at Williams College & Working For The Yankees For A Decade
(2:59) - Writing A Letter To George Steinbrenner & Interning Under Brian Cashman
(4:14) - Getting Into Law School & Passing The Bar Before Hitting A Crossroads at 30 That Lead To Wanting To Work In Soccer At The MLS League Office
(8:25) - Meeting with MLS For Their Job Opening & How Opportunities Meet Luck
(12:35) Biggest Loss The Has Impacted His Career & Jobs That He Applied For That He Did Not Get
(15:30) - Los Angeles Galaxy Department Philosophies & Planning Ahead For Championship Success
(19:44) - If Fan Pressure is Bigger Than Ownership Pressure & Hiring Process
(28:18) - The Most Athletic Athletes & Developing Young Athletes
(39:09) - Management Development & Measuring Success In Management Roles
(43:39) - Keeping Tabs On Talent & Being Wired To Win
(49:27) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our eighth guest, Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:22) - Being Rubbish at Sports & Her First Job In Sports
(4:07) - Biggest Learnings From Working In Television & The Olympic Games in Great Britain
(11:10) - Working In Agency Life & Heading Up Big Sponsors In Golf
(14:33) - The Start of Working In Rugby & Biggest Misconception of Working In Her Role
(17:20) - Being Strategic with Time Throughout A Day & Long Term Vision
(22:28) - Leadership From The Top & Hiring For A Startup League Environment
(28:55) - Biggest Influences on Her Career & Values of Her Organization
(36:00) - Advice For Other Senior Executives & How Coaching Children’s Rugby Team
(45:03) - Being Clear with Communication & The Competitive Nature of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women
(54:25) - Retaining Your Best Team Members & The Importance of Persistence
(1:05:30) - The Excitement of Professional Women’s Sports Today & Professional Pet Peeves
(1:10:25) - How Studying Theology Has Helped Her Career & Something Most People Don’t Know About Her
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Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our seventh guest, Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:01) - How Larry Got To Where He Is Today & Deciding To Become a Lawyer at Age 8
(5:25) - Working in The Technology Space & Starting An Incubator in 1999
(9:44) - Moving Back To Los Angeles & Getting A Job in Minor League Baseball
(14:33) - Deciding To Start A Soccer Team & Why They Wanted To Start a Team in Los Angeles
(18:40) When Major League Soccer Started To Click & Realizing That They’d Sell Every Ticket
(21:25) - Writing The Playbook For A MLS Expansion Team & Ownership Groups Around The League
(27:08) - How LAFC Sells Out Every Game & Learning From Others But Listening To Yourself
(35:03) - Early Marketing Metrics & His Role During The Early Years
(41:03) - Advice For Senior Leaders & Audacious Goals
(48:48) - Building A Family Environment For Executives & Internal Promotions/Boomerangs
(55:11) - Advice For C-Level Executives In The Interview Room & Hiring From People Better Than You
(1:01:57) - What Larry Obsesses Over In The Business & Advice To First Time CEO's
(1:06:52) - 7 Question Blitz
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric
Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com
Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our sixth guest, Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:14) - Jack’s Journey As An Athlete & Becoming The 2nd Best at 5000m In The World
(2:20) - Transitioning From Athlete To Business World & The Importance of Running
(7:15) - Leadership Coaching Approach & Building Trust In His Executive Team
(9:59) - Overcoming A Massive Life Transition In America & Finding A New Sport Position in The UK
(17:05) Advice To A First Time CEO & Biggest Misconception About His Job
(20:28) - Leading In A Passionate Organization & Prioritizing Healthy Working Environments
(26:37) - Developing Curiosity As A Leader & Preperation For Paris Olympics 2024
(30:53) - Interviewing For New Hires & Books He Is Reading
(34:23) - Advice For Executives Looking To Ascend To A Higher Role & Dealing With The Board
(36:44) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our fifth guest, Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:25) - Overseeing All Sports at UCLA & Impact of Youth Sports on Life
(5:11) - Exposure For Student Athletes & NIL Deals
(9:58) - Leadership Opportunities & Other Colleges He Worked At
(12:57) - Mentorship & Taking Advantage of Opportunities
(16:19) Action Oriented People & Being Able To Reset Each Year
(19:50) - Attributes Martin Looks For In Hiring & Drawing Inspirtation In Learning
(23:48) - The Differences in Being AD at Boston College vs. UCLA & Developing Confidence in People
(28:01) - BTS on Shift From Pac 12 to BIG 10 & Taking Feedback To Make Decisions
(31:08) - Biggest Misconceptions About The Athletic Director Role & Internal/External Responsibilities
(45:24) - Recruitment of Top Tier Athletes & Partnering with Jordan Brand
(50:29) - Finding Ways To Decompress & Advice For Ambitious Executive Subscribers
(58:03) - Reaching Out To Mentors & Immersing Yourself In An Organization
(1:00:51) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) & Co-Host Darius Walker (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our fourth guest, Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:30) - Growing up in a Music Industry Family & How He Got To Where He Is Today
(3:23) Notre Dame Law School & Building A Practice
(5:20) Joining Sony BMG & Dale Earnhardt Inc.
(6:39) Process To Building Relationships & The Shaping of His Leadership Philosophy
(9:52) Rebuilding The Business & Building A Team at USA Track & Field
(12:54) Logistics of 2024 Paris Olympics Games & Prioritizing Self Care Support System
(16:39) - Experiencing Discipline of Olympians & Sharing Best Practices For Athletes
(20:22) - Overseeing Inovation Implimentation & Data Analytics For Athletes
(24:25) - Striking A $500M Deal with Nike & What Running Means To Phil Knight
(29:05) - Getting a 5 Year Extension & Biggest Misconceptions About His Job
(35:49) - Habits of His Favorite Employees & Looking For Areas To Improve with Direct/Indirect Reports
(43:30) - Succession Planning & Needing A Full Olympic Cycle For Team Members
(46:30) - Investing In His Professional Capabilites & Mentorship
(49:55) - Advice To C-Level Executives To Stand Out & Advice To A First Time CEO
(56:55) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:22) - Family Being Exiled From South Africa & Growing Up in England
(2:19) Studying Astrophysics, Then Law at Oxford Before Practicing
(3:55) Moving To Los Angeles, Creating The Business Plan For MLS & Receiving Funding
(8:39) Lamar Hunt’s Philosophy For MLS & Ownership Strength In The League
(13:02) Leaving MLS After 14 Years
(16:19) The Move To Arsenal & How It Came To Be
(21:06) - Advice For Young Dreamers About Starting A League & Team Leadership Examples
(31:42) - The Importance of Diverse Leadership On and Off The Field
(34:17) - Building A Culture of Trust
(38:38) - Hiring Philosophies
(46:29) - Biggest Leadership Learnings From Working at Arsenal & in Milan
(51:40) - Having a Surprise Cancer Diagnosis
(54:20) - His New Position at Kilmer Group & Their Acquisitions Across Sports
(1:00:15) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Business & Life
(1:04:53) - Being a Cultural Amphibian & Developing Cultural Dexterity
(1:10:05) - Maintaining Mental & Physical Health As a CEO
(1:13:19) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There
(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14
(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues
(12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United
(14:47) - Creating A Psychological Safe Space & Fun Experience For Fans
(17:53) - Morning Routine & Controlling Her Calendar
(22:06) - Beating Out 120 Candidates For The Position At The Seattle Mariners
(24:42) - Having A Passion For Informational Interviews & Her First Job In Sports
(28:55) - Her First 100 Days At The Mariners & Sitting Amongst The Fans
(31:14) - Cultural Values at The Mariners & Hiring
(38:02) - Value Framework & Work Habits That Lead To Diversity of Thought
(43:34) - Supporting High Performers & Hosting The MLB All Star Game
(49:46) - Cadence of Meeting with Direct Reports & What She Obsesses Over
(53:27) - The Power of Observation & Engaging with Fans
(56:57) - Impact Fan Interaction Initiatives
(59:49) - Advice For C-Level Executives Looking To Step Into President or CEO roles
(1:02:27) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) are here with our first guest, Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:18) - From A Kid In Pennsylvania To Where He Is Today
(5:46) - Working At An Agency & Being Drawn To Working For A League
(8:09) - Working & Learning From 3 Different Commisioners (1 NHL & 2 NFL)
(14:00) - Going From The League Office To The Philadelphia Eagles & Learning On The Fly
(16:25) - How Playing Quarterback In The Ivy League & For The New York Giants Helped His Confidence For His Career
(19:16) - Instilling Confidence In His Senior Leadership Team & Communication In Meetings
(22:43) - Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team & It’s Relationship on The Football Side
(27:20) - Protecting Your Calendar & Over communication
(30:04) - The Importance of Physical, Mental Health & Morning Routine
(32:12) - Retaining Executives & Creating Opportunities For Them
(35:14) - What Mark Is Obsessed With & How He Spends His Time Day To Day
(37:23) - Making Sure Vision Is Filtered Throughout The Organization
(40:49) - Getting The Chiefs Back To Being A Model Franchise & Wanting To Be “The World’s Team”
(43:28) - Acquiring Fans & Customers Globally
(47:01) - Advice For First Time President’s & CEOs
(48:27) - 7 Question Blitz
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Hosts Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners), and Darius Walker (Partner, Nolan Partners) give you a behind the scenes look at what this show is all about. They are here to discuss:
(0:00) - The Intention of the Podcast
(1:27) - Searches for Elite Executives in Sports & Entertainment
(3:40) - The Business of Sport & Differences in Executive Behavior
(5:18) - Ownership in Sports & Exploring The Dynamic for Executives
(6:30) - Executive Recruiting & What Is Nolan Partners?
(9:30) - Trends In Market For Clients
(11:08) - When CEO Jobs Become Available Globally
(12:45) - Evolution Process of Candidates
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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Hosts Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners), and Darius Walker (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com
Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Becky Krell, Michael Dawson, Zach Hubric & Stirling Eads
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The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviews sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, and Elite Athletes and Performers. We explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. You will gain key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and transformation. Hosted by Chad Biagini, senior executive at Excel Sports Management where he serves as President of the leadership consulting and executive search division called Nolan Partners. Each week, a senior leader from Excel Sports Management will join Chad as his Co-Host. New Episodes release every Monday.
