Mike Matheny is the author of the New York Times Bestseller-The Matheny Manifesto.  He played thirteen years as a catcher in the Major Leagues, won four Gold Gloves, and holds the MLB record for most consecutive chances at the position without an error. He was the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, leading the Cardinals to the postseason in each of his first four campaigns and winning the National League pennant in 2013 taking the Cardinals to the World Series. Matheny went on to coach the Kansas City Royals for 3 seasons.

Matheny continues to inspire and motivate through executive coaching and speaking engagements. His most recent book “The Dad Coach” How to lead kids to succeed on and off the field.” Is out now and I highly recommend it for all coaches across all levels. 

For more on Mike check out mikematheny.com 

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#233: Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, success coach, and host of the top-ranked Dream Think Do podcast — a show dedicated to helping people dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were created to do.

As the founder of Dream Think Do Coaching and creator of The Authority Bridge™, Mitch has helped thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches clarify their purpose, build thriving businesses, and make a meaningful impact. His messages have inspired organizations like NASA, Disney, Nike, and United Airlines.

With humor, heart, and practical tools, Mitch empowers people to live with purpose, courage, and clarity.

For more on Mitch check out mitchmatthews.com as well as all social media platforms. 

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#232: Mike Noonan is a National Champion Coach and distinguished figure in U.S. collegiate soccer, currently serving as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Clemson University.

Before Clemson, Noonan built his coaching reputation over long tenures at Brown University (1995-2009) where he led the Bears to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, eight Ivy League championships, and the school’s highest national ranking ever in 1995.

Earlier stops included New Hampshire, Wheaton College, and assistant positions at Vermont and Bates. As a player, he starred at Middlebury College—earning two first-team All-American honors—and went on to play professionally in Sweden and in U.S. indoor leagues.

Under Noonan’s leadership, Clemson has re-emerged as one of the nation’s elite men’s soccer programs. The Tigers have captured multiple ACC Tournament and Regular Season championships, and notably won NCAA National Championships in both 2021 and 2023.

Academics and character are central to his philosophy—Clemson under Noonan has maintained high academic standards, routinely earning high GPAs, producing Academic All-ACC honorees, and being recognized for strong community outreach. On the show you will see why he has built successful programs and made an impact through the values and deep care he has for the players that play for him and beyond. 

For more on Coach Noonan you can find him on social media as well as clemsontigers.com for more on him and the Clemson men’s soccer program. 

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#231: Jeremie Kubicek is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent his career helping leaders expand their influence and multiply their impact. As the co-founder and CEO of GiANT, he has built a global leadership development company that equips individuals and organizations with practical tools for growth, communication, and relational intelligence. Jeremie has started or led more than 20 companies around the world, including ventures in Moscow, London, Atlanta, and Oklahoma City, and his experiences give him a unique perspective on leadership across cultures and industries. He is the author of several influential books, including The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears, The Peace Index, and Leadership Is Dead, all of which emphasize the power of transformational leadership and intentional influence. Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, Jeremie inspires audiences to lead with authenticity, build thriving cultures, and unlock the potential in the people they serve.

Check out his newest book The Voice Driven Leader: How to Hear, Value, & Maximize Every Voice on Your Team. 

For more on Jeremie check our jeremiekubicek.com as well 5voice.com and giant worldwide.com 

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#230: Adam Donyes is the founder and President of Link Year, an organization designed to equip young adults with the tools they need for personal and professional success. Through mentorship, leadership development, and life skills training, Link Year bridges the gap between high school and adulthood, empowering individuals to discover their purpose and build resilience. Adam’s vision has helped create a transformative experience that fosters growth, confidence, and social responsibility.

Before launching Link Year, Adam honed his leadership skills across various roles, gaining a deep understanding of both business and youth development. His unique approach blends emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and community-building, which has allowed Link Year to make a lasting impact on hundreds of young lives. Adam’s unwavering commitment continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to step into their potential.

For more on Adam you can find him on social, as well as www.linkyear.com 

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#229: John Olinger's journey from Nike marketing executive to purpose-driven leader began with a single question: What will matter most when I get to the end of my life?

After spending a decade creating breakthrough campaigns for Nike and Jordan Brand—including three years leading Global Marketing for Kobe Bryant—an unexpected loss changed everything. Today, John combines his strategic marketing expertise with hard-won wisdom to help others win where it matters most. 

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#228: Bill Curry is a former NFL & Pro Bowl player,  2x Super Bowl champion, and celebrated college football coach whose life in the game has spanned more than 50 years. A Georgia native, he starred at center for Georgia Tech before playing ten seasons in the NFL, where he snapped the ball to legends like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. Curry won a championship with Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I and later captained the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and V, earning respect across the league for his toughness and leadership. He also served as the president of the NFL Players Association. 

Following his playing days, Curry turned to coaching, where his influence extended far beyond the field. He served as head coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and later became the inaugural coach at Georgia State, building their program from the ground up. During his time coaching he was awarded ACC Coach of the Year, 2x SEC Coach of the Year, & the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year. 

Known for his integrity, passion, and commitment to developing young men, Curry also became an acclaimed author and speaker, using football as a platform to share lessons of perseverance, teamwork, and character. His career as both a champion player and a transformative coach has left a lasting mark on the sport. More importantly he shares advice and lessons from his marriage of over 62 years, as well as his faith.

For more on Coach Curry check out billcurry.net 

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#227: Steve Lutz is the head coach of the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program. A San Antonio native, he made stops as an assistant coach at Incarnate Word, Garden City CC, Stephen F. Austin, SMU, Creighton, and Purdue. 

During his career, Lutz has worked under some of the most respected names in college basketball, gaining invaluable experience along the way. He spent seven seasons at Creighton under Greg McDermott, helping the Bluejays to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and later served four years at Purdue on Matt Painter’s staff, where the Boilermakers consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Those experiences, along with earlier roles at Stephen F. Austin and SMU, shaped Lutz into a tremendous head coach winning at the highest levels. 

His first head coaching opportunity came at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, where he engineered a remarkable turnaround, leading the Islanders from a five-win season before his arrival to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and the school’s first-ever tournament victory.

Lutz went on to guide Western Kentucky to a Conference USA championship and an NCAA berth in his lone season with the Hilltoppers. He has established himself as one of the most respected coaches in college basketball as he leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys. 

For more on Coach Lutz check out social as well as www.okstate.com 

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#226: General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, is best known for his leadership as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and as head of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where he reshaped counterterrorism efforts and interagency collaboration. Over his decorated military career, he commanded elite units such as the 75th Ranger Regiment and spent more than six years deployed to combat following 9/11. In 2009, he was appointed Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan and NATO ISAF, leading over 150,000 troops from 45 allied nations until his retirement from the Army in 2010.

After retiring from military service, McChrystal founded the McChrystal Group in 2011, a leadership advisory firm that works with global businesses to help them navigate complexity and build stronger, more adaptive teams. He has also served as a senior fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he taught courses on leadership. In addition, he sits on the boards of several major companies, including JetBlue Airways, Siemens Government Technology, and Navistar International, and is a highly sought-after public speaker on leadership, organizational culture, and team dynamics.

McChrystal is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, with works including My Share of the Task, Team of Teams, and Leaders: Myth and Reality, Risk, & On Character. A strong advocate for service and veteran affairs, he chairs the Board of Service Year Alliance, promoting national service opportunities for young Americans. A graduate of West Point and the Naval War College, McChrystal has also completed fellowships at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the Council on Foreign Relations, further shaping his perspective on leadership, strategy, and civic responsibility.

His newest book On Character: Choices that Define a Life can be found in the link below as well as www.mcchrystalgroup.com, Amazon, and where all books are sold. 

For more on General McChrystal check out www.mcchrystalgroup.com 

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#225: Larry Kindbom is the former Wash U head football coach. His a highly respected figure in collegiate athletics, recognized for his remarkable career as a football coach and mentor spanning more than four decades. A former standout defensive back and baseball player at Kalamazoo College, Kindbom began his coaching career at Ohio State with Woody Hayes before serving as an assistant at the University of Akron. He earned his first head coaching opportunity at Kenyon College in 1983, where he led both the football and baseball programs, before taking the helm at Washington University in St. Louis in 1989.

Over the next 31 seasons, Kindbom transformed Washington University’s football program into a model of consistency and excellence. He retired as the winningest coach in school history with a record of 192–119, capturing 12 University Athletic Association championships, a Southern Athletic Association title, and leading the Bears to three NCAA Division III playoff appearances. His teams produced 33 All-Americans and 15 Academic All-Americans, including Brandon Roberts, recipient of the prestigious Draddy Trophy, known as the “Academic Heisman.” 

In 2016, Kindbom reached the distinguished milestone of 200 career victories, finishing with 220 wins showing a testament to his longevity and sustained success. He is one of only a handful of coaches in all college divisions to ever reach 200 plus wins. More than just the wins Coach Kindbom spent his career investing in the lives of his players on and off the field. 

Check out his new book Winning and Losing Are Imposters: Leadership Lessons from the Sidelines, as well as his social in the the links below. 

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