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Corporate Competitor Podcast

Corporate Competitor Podcast

By: Don Yaeger
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 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.Copyright© Greatness LLC, 2020. All Rights Reserved. Economics
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  • Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity

    Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity
    Feb 11 2026

    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.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • How to practice "calendar integrity" so your time matches your values.

    • Why deleting, delegating, and divesting are the keys to capacity.

    • A simple strategy for manufacturing bravery in high-stakes moments.

    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.

    📚Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/

    🎤Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

    Special thanks to Chase Nagel and Andrew Levin for making this episode possible.
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    46 mins
  • Super Bowl Special: How Tom Brady and Doug Flutie Influenced Lisa Borges' Approach to Pressure

    Super Bowl Special: How Tom Brady and Doug Flutie Influenced Lisa Borges' Approach to Pressure
    Feb 8 2026
    Ep. 251: As longtime Executive Director of the TB12 Foundation, Lisa helped carry forward Tom Brady's mission to redefine health and longevity. Before that, she spent 18 years leading the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, guiding families through some of life's hardest challenges and helping turn advocacy into action. In this episode, you'll learn:
    • How genuine curiosity builds trust and unlocks performance
    • Why elite leaders redirect quickly instead of dwelling on setbacks
    • How mental fitness becomes the foundation for sustainable leadership
    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. Do you want to write a book? In my role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to Andrew Levin and Guillermo Orellana for making this episode possible.
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    30 mins
  • SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.

    SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.
    Jan 28 2026
    Ep. 250: As captain of his HS baseball and basketball teams, Mark McClain began building a leadership playbook that would one day guide him as founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies—recently named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • How to balance executing in your role with building your career with his 90/10 rule.

    • How to recalibrate goals before you drift too far off course.

    • The three traits Mark looks for in every hire.
    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.

    Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/

    Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

    Special thanks to Karson Hills and Chase Nagel for making this episode possible.
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    52 mins
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