Episodes

  • Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations on Conquering Imposter Syndrome, Joining Nike & Leading Jordan Brand, New Dream Job ft. Melanie Harris

    Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations on Conquering Imposter Syndrome, Joining Nike & Leading Jordan Brand, New Dream Job ft. Melanie Harris
    Mar 4 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Melanie Harris (Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations) to discuss: Intro (:02) Being a record holder at Yale & Being an athlete growing up (1:10) Competition of going to a large High School & Wanting to tell stories at Yale (8:38) After college into the workforce & Going to Harvard Business School (12:46) Conquering Imposter Syndrome & Management Consulting (17:36) Leaving For Nike in Oregon & Onboarding to a large organization (32:20) Trying to find early wins & Moving to Jordan brand as GM of North America (40:15) Joining The Detroit Pistons & 7 Question Blitz (51:17) 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 Excel Search and Advisory
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    58 mins
  • Peter Feigin (President of Milwaukee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) on How The Bucks Were Sold, Getting The President Position, Selling NetJets for $800m

    Peter Feigin (President of Milwaukee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) on How The Bucks Were Sold, Getting The President Position, Selling NetJets for $800m
    Feb 25 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Peter Feign (President of Milwuakee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) to discuss: Intro (:02) Working with Arthur Ashe at 23 & starting his career at Six Flags (1:05) Leveraging a partnership with Coca Cola & How it lead to working in marketing at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks at 24/25 (5:47) Becoming President of Marquee Jet & Selling it for $800m (9:27) Transitioning to General Operator & Preparation with Bucks ownership (13:46) How the Milwaukee Bucks were sold & Getting the Milwaukee Bucks President job (19:36) Advice for senior leaders transfering to a new business & Getting through tough times (23:03) Building resilience in a high pressure job & Having stay power in senior leadership (26:03) Creating strategic pillars & Ownership competitiveness amongst their peers (30:35) Advice for incoming CEOs on building upward stakeholder management & running towards the roar (35:24) Staying energized after 10 years in this role & leveraging opportunities along other leagues (39:10) Prioritizing being active in the community of Milwaukee & transforming 40 Acres to The Deer District (42:34) Business School Case Study Moment aka The Giannis Effect & 7 Question Blitz (46:14) 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory Follow Us on Socials: @excellentleadershippodcast on Instagram & LinkedIn CEO Conversations #CEO #SportsExecutives #DreamJob
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    57 mins
  • Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation

    Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation
    Feb 18 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our sixteenth guest, Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) to discuss: Intro (0:00) Her start in politics & political journey before sports (1:00) Working on 6 political conventions & the expertises learned (3:45) Working at Philip Morris Companies Inc. & Then The White House Under Vice President Dick Cheaney (7:30) Culture Building in Politics & Politicians she learned from (13:38) Her transition into Sports & Becoming COO of The 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis (20:20) Meeting with The Pacers & Advice for executive leaders (27:27) Key leadership traits & a classic clunker experience (36:12) Overseeing Indiana Fever with Caitlin Clark & Creating Dreamers with the organization (43:11) Running NBA/WNBA All Star Games & Hiring for the organizations in Indiana (49:30) Advice to those being promoted internally & those coming in from outside organizations (53:02) How to get to your dream job & overseeing new arena renovations (01:1:47) 7 Question Blitz (1:06:05) 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_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GB 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership

    Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership
    Feb 11 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our fifteenth guest, Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) to discuss: Intro How to become a professional driver & the expense to make it happen Young talent & iRacing Embracing innovation & next gen cars The importance of 2020 & New media partnerships The magic of NASCAR & the energy of being at an event The challenge of winning a race & executive change Hiring for NASCAR’s future & when a leader has to trust their gut Stakeholder management & building trust within NASCAR Senior Leadership style & having people in the right places The economic model of NASCAR & sponsorship deals Owner Advisory Council & Long Term Opportunities Changing the perception of the brand & Daytona 500 Diversifying their employee base & celebrity ownership The next faces of the sport & bringing global culture into the sport Team & Athlete content production importance Bike riding with Jimmie Johnson & 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_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GB 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Damien Comolli REPLAY (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & High Performance Needs - EPISODE 13

    Damien Comolli REPLAY (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & High Performance Needs - EPISODE 13
    Jan 29 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chat Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 & Implementing 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 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Pablo Longoria REPLAY (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In Sport - EPISODE 12

    Pablo Longoria REPLAY (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In Sport - EPISODE 12
    Jan 20 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Greg Grissom REPLAY (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining Values of The Texans - EPISODE 11

    Greg Grissom REPLAY (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining Values of The Texans - EPISODE 11
    Dec 31 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Curiosity 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, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 ©2024Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ryan Poles REPLAY (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10

    Ryan Poles REPLAY (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10
    Dec 17 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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, Excel Search & Advisory), Co-Hosted By Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Excel Search & Advisory
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    1 hr and 24 mins