Episodes

  • Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining The Values of The Texans Throughout The City - EPISODE 11

    Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining The Values of The Texans Throughout The City - EPISODE 11
    Sep 16 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with The Kansas City Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10

    Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with The Kansas City Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10
    Sep 9 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Department Philosophies, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9

    Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Department Philosophies, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9
    Sep 2 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    53 mins
  • Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8

    Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8
    Aug 26 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) on Creating A MLS Expansion Team, LAFC Selling Every Ticket, A Championship Win - EPISODE 7

    Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) on Creating A MLS Expansion Team, LAFC Selling Every Ticket, A Championship Win - EPISODE 7
    Aug 19 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) on His Journey From Athlete To Executive, Curiosity As A Leader, Preparation For Paris Olympics 2024 - EPISODE 6

    Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) on His Journey From Athlete To Executive, Curiosity As A Leader, Preparation For Paris Olympics 2024 - EPISODE 6
    Aug 12 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    49 mins
  • Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5

    Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5
    Aug 5 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true 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 ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4

    Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4
    Jul 29 2024
    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 Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Darius Walker http://www.NolanPartners.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins