In this podcast episode, I interview Alan Dietrich, COO of Sporting KC. In 1990, Alan moved to Kansas City to work at Cerner as their Chief Marketing Officer. After thirteen years with Cerner, Alan served as a local church pastor and worked with Global Orphan Project. About ten years ago, Neil Patterson recruited Alan to be COO of Sporting KC. In this interview, Alan distills the leadership lessons he has learned through his fascinating career. He also shares about how he walked through the loss of his wife to cancer. You will be inspired as you listen to this story.