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Vistage CEO Sam Reese says: If you want to grow as a leader, box yourself in.
Corporate Competitor Podcast
02/14/24 • 42 min
Ep. 168: CU Boulder Track and Cross Country shaped this CEO who runs a coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities.
Learn how to set personal goals around the “Six F’s” of family, finances, function (your job), fitness, faith, and future.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource.
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 Meredith Grimm and Vincent Jones for making this episode possible.

Target CEO Brian Cornell asks: How can you immerse yourself with your team?
Corporate Competitor Podcast
05/29/24 • 40 min
Ep. 182: As a four-sport athlete, sports was one area that provided a level-playing field for Brian who grew up in Queens raised by his mom and grandparents. Coaching high school football helped pay his way through UCLA and now the chair and CEO of one of America’s most iconic companies, nearly 2,000-store Target, just shakes his head in wonder as he thinks about just how much he learned from watching UCLA’s John Wooden.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Brian’s insights.
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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 Libby Klemeyer and Daniel Kehn for making this episode possible.

LKQ Corporation Executive Genevieve Dombrowski wants to help you “steal” a victory
Corporate Competitor Podcast
06/12/24 • 36 min
Ep. 184: Ashland University basketball shaped this HR exec who learned a lesson in preparation while racking up double digit steals game after game. “I would study film of the point guard as she was running down looking over to the coach and calling the play, so I knew exactly where they were going to pass it,” she shared.
Now she’s studying what happens at LKQ, where she never misses an earnings calI and the chance to meet with investors or to walk the floors of departments outside of HR to better understand the business and how she can help it move forward.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Gen’s insights.
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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 Ethan Salzberg and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux CEO and Founder Brandon Landry asks: What is your underdog story?
Corporate Competitor Podcast
04/14/21 • 39 min
Ep. 39: LSU basketball-shaped this founder and CEO. Walk-On’s was named the “#1 Sports Bar in America.” Then, New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees expressed an interest in the business and ultimately joined the Walk-On’s team as a co-owner. Today, with more than 100 locations in the works across 15 states, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux operates with a mission of delivering a memorable game day experience with a taste of Louisiana.
In recounting his journey, CEO Brandon Landry offers sharp lessons for business leaders eager for insights on aligning staff, scaling company culture, raising the bar on expectations, and knowing when — and how — to change course when things are not going to plan...including holding a funeral when moving past failure!
Visit https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-39/ for a free gift and today’s show notes!

Former P&G CEO Bob McDonald says: Leadership is the most valuable – and scarce – resource in the world.
Corporate Competitor Podcast
03/13/24 • 47 min
Ep. 172: Football and baseball shaped Bob whose 33 years working for P&G culminated in his role as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, P&G added nearly one billion people to its global customer base, and its stock price increased by 60 percent in his four years as CEO.
Following his career at P&G, Bob was selected by President Obama to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. While at the helm of the VA, Bob was able to help transform the agency into one that truly delivered better care for our Military veterans.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Lessons include:
- The small but impactful ways to be intentional about setting high standards of behavior from the top of the organization.
- How to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.
- Deploying what McDonald calls ‘The 5 E’s” to optimize your organizational capability.
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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 toward personal and professional greatness.
Special thanks to T.J. Percell and Brian Schnorr for making this episode possible.

Best-selling Author Jon Gordon shares “The One Truth”
Corporate Competitor Podcast
04/03/24 • 32 min
Ep. 174: Cornell Lacrosse shaped Jon Gordon who recently released The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul. We discuss ways to keep your team connected, including specific techniques. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and a leadership activity for your team to connect by sharing a hero, hardship, highlight, hope, and something hilarious. Click here to download the bonus resource.
+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 Samantha Clark and Vince Jones for making this episode possible

Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback.
Corporate Competitor Podcast
02/21/24 • 40 min
Ep. 169: She was the first woman to lead the multi-billion-dollar global company and shares her success didn't come easily. Today we discuss the lessons in her new book, Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource.
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 Ethan Salzberg and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.

Acrisure President John Tuttle encourages you to be a student of excellence
Corporate Competitor Podcast
05/14/25 • 48 min
Ep. 230: From college football to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, John Tuttle has always thrived in competitive arenas. Now as President of Acrisure, he leads 19,000 employees in one of the fastest-growing fintech companies on the planet.
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.
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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 Anthony Dickinson and Guillermo Orellana for making this episode possible.

Restaurant Executive George Tinsley Sr. asks: What’s left on your customer’s plate?
Corporate Competitor Podcast
02/12/25 • 31 min
Ep. 217: After playing for the Kentucky Colonels in the ABA, George transitioned from professional basketball to business, learning from another Colonel – Founder of KFC Harlan Sanders.
Sanders’ attention to detail was unmatched. He didn’t just talk to customers—he observed them, analyzing what they left uneaten, what made them smile, and what didn’t meet their expectations. His commitment to understanding his customers was one of the key reasons KFC became a global powerhouse.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode will help leaders in any industry understand their customers!
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 Ana Anzolin, Bradi Stewart, and Lilly Mae Stewart for making this episode possible.

Spire Global CEO Peter Platzer challenges you to grow your “change muscle.”
Corporate Competitor Podcast
01/17/24 • 36 min
Ep. 165: Squash shaped this “ex-Wall Street businessman” who quit his job at age 42 and enrolled in the International Space University to pursue his dream. In this episode you will learn how to:
- Determine the right pace of change for yourself and your organization.
- Interview new hires for culture as well as competencies using the “two-value” technique.
- Instill a growth mindset through the principles of autonomy, mastery and purpose.
Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource.
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 Kyle Smedley and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.
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How many episodes does Corporate Competitor Podcast have?
Corporate Competitor Podcast currently has 233 episodes available.
What topics does Corporate Competitor Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Motivation, Selfimprovement, Leadership, Selfhelp, Entrepreneur, Podcasts, Inspiration, Leaders, Sports, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Corporate Competitor Podcast?
The episode title 'SMAC Entertainment CEO Constance Schwartz-Morini says: If you aren’t invited to the table, create your own.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Corporate Competitor Podcast?
The average episode length on Corporate Competitor Podcast is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Corporate Competitor Podcast released?
Episodes of Corporate Competitor Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Corporate Competitor Podcast?
The first episode of Corporate Competitor Podcast was released on Jul 10, 2020.
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