How James Laughlin Helped a World Leader Lead Better at Home and at Work
If you believe coaching is only for the weak, listen to the guy who helps world leaders and Formula One drivers maximize their performance. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab […]
How Doug Conant Turned a Failing Company into the Fortune 500’s Most Engaged Workforce
“You can’t talk your way out of something you behaved your way into.” That line changed a Fortune 500 company, and it should change how you lead your team. When a Fortune 500 company is literally ringed in razor wire, you don’t pep-talk your way out— you do the hard, specific work of rebuilding trust. […]
Keith Ferrazzi on Teamship, Culture, and Why You Should Never Eat Alone
If your team can’t challenge each other, you can’t win together. The most dangerous person on your team isn’t the lazy one. It’s the conflict-avoider. If your team looks good on paper but feels slow in real life, this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” will hit a nerve. I sat down with Keith […]
The #1 Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Your Team— With Ross Bernstein
Ross Bernstein has been in more championship locker rooms than most coaches— what he found in them might change the way you lead. You’ve heard of speaking on stages… but what about a keynote on a research vessel off the coast of Antarctica? That’s just one of the wild stories Ross Bernstein brings to this […]
How Luke Peters Built and Sold an $80M Business (And What He’d Do Differently)
Chasing revenue is the fastest way to stay stuck. Luke Peters built an $80M business by doing the opposite. Everyone wants an 8-figure exit… until they realize what it actually takes. Luke Peters accomplished the exit and shares what he’d do differently. He started out making 25 cents an hour in his family’s donut shop. […]
Failure Isn’t Final: Black Leaders on Success, Failure, and World-Class Performance
Success isn’t just about talent or effort— it’s about having the right mindset, strategies, and systems in place. High achievers don’t wait for inspiration. They create structure, habits, and clarity. This special episode shows you how. Some people seem to have it figured out. They break records, shatter barriers, and thrive under pressure while the […]
The Fighter, the Dream, and the FBI: Bruce Babashan’s Shocking True Story
How one fighter nearly had it all. This episode is a cautionary tale you won’t forget. What would you do if a kid from halfway around the world showed up at your gym, broke, unable to speak English, and declared, “Me, champion”? That’s exactly what happened to Bruce Babashan— a boxing coach with a heart […]
The Real-Life Ted Lasso: How Steve Tashjian Built High-Performance Teams from Everton to the World Cup
Pressure exposes the weak, but it sharpens the prepared. How are you preparing today? Want to lead like Ted Lasso? Learn from the guy who did it in real life— Steve Tashjian, Premier League’s first full-time American performance specialist. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, Steve reveals how to turn chance […]
Nobody is Coming to Save You: Scott Mann’s Guide to Leadership
Stuck in a low-trust environment? Scott Mann has been there— and he’s got a plan to help you navigate it. What if I told you that your biggest leadership challenge isn’t what you think it is? In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I chat with Scott Mann, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, […]
Rescue Roulette: Harrowing Stories & Life Lessons From Coast Guard Rescue Pilot Fletcher Brown
Feel the adrenaline rush as retired Coast Guard pilot Fletcher Brown takes you inside his wildest rescues and shares some life lessons along the way! Imagine being in the icy grip of the North Atlantic— waves crashing around you, fighting to save lives as your helicopter teeters on the brink of disaster, knowing that every […]