This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Ross Bjork (Athletic Director @theohiostateuniversity) to discuss:

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Matt Rogers (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Kristen Holmes (Global Head of Human Performance @whoop) to discuss:

Excel Seach & Advisory Intro (:02)

Kristen Holmes Intro (:24)

Being an athlete at Princeton & Joining WHOOP to enchance human performance (2:30)

Preperation for yourself instead of the opponent at hand & What executives are getting wrong with their health (7:18)

Executives who inquire about using WHOOP to create boundaries & Biggest solution for corrections (16:15)

The importance of sleep consistency along with early caffeine & The competitive advantages achieved in work culture (28:13)

Therapy benefits & Managing stress (38:50)

The motivation ceiling of athletes & Motivation performance plan principles in the workplace (48:38)

The common thread of wining teams & 7 years of data for recovery of professional golfers results (59:46)

The one thing YOU can do tomorrow to better your health & Writing a book (1:05:26)

7 Question Blitz (1:17:07)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Dan Radakovich (Executive Director of FBSAD Association) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

How much the Athletic Director role has changed & How to differentiate yourself to be hired as an AD (1:23)

How to build your generalist muscle & What to do right in the first 60-90 days in onboarding (7:45)

Common themes in administration hires that worked & Having success in building college football programs (18:15)

What works well to get culture to cement in organizations & Differences for executives from other industries getting into in sports (28:05)

If stakeholder management is a muscle that can be built & Looking back at working at Georgia Tech/Clemson/Miami (40:50)

7 Question Blitz (44:36)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Candice Story Lee (Athletic Director @Vanderbilt) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

7 Question Blitz & First job (1:23)

The belief in Vanderbilt University & Encouraging people to fulfill their potential (10:10)

What to do with your team on tough days & What has changed at Vanderbilt University (15:53)

Recruitment in modern day college athletics & Learning how to adapt (24:00)

Vanderbilt Enterprises & How to maintain energy as a leader (31:18)

The importance of morning routine & Keeping control of her calendar (37:55)

Collaboration & Optimization in hiring (44:15)

Implementing executive coaching into the organization & Winning SBJ Athletic Director of the Year (49:50)

Most common advice lately & Being underestimated (56:53)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Matt Rogers(Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Morgan Shaw-Parker (President & COO of @AtlantaDream) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

Why she left the NFL for the WNBA & The differences between both leagues (1:22)

Challeges of working in WNBA & Investment strategies to keep up with rising valuations (6:19)

The difference of The Atlanta Dream & Being committed to the community (10:58)

When there’s an opportunity that keeps you up at night vs. Taking on a “fix it” project (15:27)

Advice for those with competitng priorities & Where culture within an organization comes from (20:42)

Key failures that can shape you & Stand out human traits that she looks at for a team member (30:41)

Finding those who are resilient through the hiring process & Hiring for skillset (39:06)

Where the WNBA will be in 5 years & What the vibe on an Atlanta Dream game is (46:35)

Family vacation visions & 7 Question Blitz (50:09)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Desireé Reed-Francois (Director of Athletics @ArizonaWildcats) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

Her first job & Being present (1:15)

Deciding to become an Athletic Director because of her brother & How Chad got into Executive Search (6:17)

Running Athletics for a school that she went to & Comparing notes with a Fortune 500 CEO (13:23)

The differences in being an Athletic Director now vs. when she started & Creating a sense of belonging (18:10)

High low high in an interview process & The importance of caring about your student athletes (22:43)

How YPO changed her life & Investing in the people around you (29:44)

Knowing when to dive deep & Evolving as a leader (35:44)

The weight of your words & Being prepared to step into an executive role as the next generation (43:30)

Learning from your peers & Studying to become better (52:10)

7 Question Blitz (57:40)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with (President & CEO of @Braves) to discuss:

Taking strategic risks in your career & The best leaders that he’s worked for (50:02)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Ryan Ellis (CEO of @TravisMathew) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

Leading TravisMathew & Brand Initiative (1:06)

Intake variables to make changes & Fabrication (9:28)

Early days of pitching to golf shops & Early clothing line creativity (14:37)

How Ryan connected with the founders & Keeping top performers in the company through culture (21:51)

Keeping energy high & The first account wins (28:14)

State of the golf endemic industry & Marketing opportunities (34:41)

Evaluating partnerships & Sales correlation if their tour player wins (39:36)

What is needed for CEO's in Number 2’s & Launching the women’s line (47:40)

7 Question Blitz (55:49)

Bonus Clip (1:03:46)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with John Needham (President of Publishing & Esports @RiotGames) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

First 60 days in a new organization & The mission of Riot Games (1:06)

Making yourself for accessible to a large team & Opening ceremonies for finals (3:52)

Game leadership teams & Top priorities within the Esports community (9:34)

John’s first job & Professional athletes love gaming (15:05)

Being known as "Excel Guy" at Sony & Starting his career in gaming (19:12)

Deciding what a game is looking to accomplish & Active marketing strategies (27:36)

How the business of Esports works & Locating high performers throughout the company (35:46)

The evolution of Esports & Their economic model (41:30)

The global operation with 20 offices worldwide & Taking on publishing at Riot Games (47:16)

Common traits within mentors & Building a foundation of trust within your team (53:49)

7 Question Blitz (57:12)

Bonus Clip (1:03:46)

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Josh Brooks (Athletics Director @UniversityOfGeorgia-official) to discuss:

Intro (:02)

Favorite Moments & Putting Pressure on himself to win Championships (1:24)

Going from Director of Football Operations to Athletics Director & How an executive builds resistance (4:40)

Hiring for high level pressure coaching & The key values that University of Georgia looks for (8:47)

What hiring for Head Coach in Football looks like & Always giving 100% with all of the sports programs at the University (14:34)

Using his executive team as a super power & reading the room to embrace debate (20:17)

Finding balance for board members & Not micromanaging (26:37)

Striking a balance with football playing student athletes & Revenue sharing strategy splits (33:20)

Measuring if the system is working outside of wins and losses & Honest assessment of staff and student athletes (38:38)

Primary reasons that most athletes choose schools & Pros/Cons of working at a big university vs. a small school (44:15)

Mistakes to avoid as a new Athletics Director & The importance of having mentors (50:35)

Taking pride in your job & Striking a balance in deals being done (57:40)

Managing Donor Fatigue & Pros/Cons of working at a big university vs. a small school (1:03:44)

His secret lasagna recipe & 7 Question Blitz (1:05:14)

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