Keep the Line Moving

Former college track athlete, Sports Business Journal 40 under 40, daughter of basketball Hall of Famer Jo Jo White, and Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of the Minnesota Twins, Meka White Morris! Meka and I talk about her love of sports and career journey from the NBA to the NFL to the MLB, the unified culture prioritized at the Twins, and her philosophy for empowering and supporting others.

Keep up with Meka:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meka-white-morris/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmekamorris/

Keep up with me:
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

As a Basketball Player Development Coach, Steve Dagostino focusses on the love of the game of basketball and the work needed to optimize potential. Coaching players from kindergarten to the NBA, Steve values building upon your strengths and putting in the work to reach your goals. Steve and I talk about his own basketball journey, the players he’s guided from high school to the NBA, and his methods both on and off the court.

Keep up with Steve
Website: https://www.dagsbasketball.com/steve-dagostino
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DagsBasketball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedags0/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dagsbasketball

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

New York Jets Legend, current radio color commentator for the Jets, and founder of the Marty Lyons Foundation, Marty Lyons is here to share his wisdom. Through the highs and lows of his life, Marty has learned incredible insights that we are fortunate to hear. Marty talks about playing for legendary Coach Bear Bryant, having faith in times of adversity, and giving of himself to help others.
Check out the Marty Lyons Foundation’s 37th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic taking place August 28th, 2023 at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/vTkQew?vid=ztqyw

Keep up with Marty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martylyonsfoundation/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marty-lyons-foundation/about/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/martylyonsfdn
Foundation Website: https://martylyonsfoundation.org/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

Meet the man working behind the scenes so his players can focus on playing and his coaches can focus on coaching. In his 14 years with the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Capurro, VP of Coaching Operations, has been putting in the work so his team can get through each season without a hitch. We talk about the incredible coaches and players Matt has worked with, his planning and organization approach, and the importance of listening and communication.

Keep up with Matt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-capurro-41ab55232/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership 

Tauck is a century-old travel company that connects people with unique experiences around the globe. In a historic position, Jennifer Tombaugh is the first ever President of Tauck outside of the Tauck family. Jennifer has not taken this trust lightly and leads her people with passion, care, and talent. We talk about her servant leadership principles, navigating the tourism business during a global pandemic, and connecting with the people you lead.

Keep up with Jennifer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tombaugh-1367ba2/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tauckjennifer?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertombaugh/?hl=en

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership 

Leading multiple teams within organizations is no easy feat. As the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, Adam Grossman has his hands full with projects, goals and, of course, people. We talk about the unique grit and grind of baseball, the importance of company culture, and the skills and effort that go into being a leader.

Keep up with Adam
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grossmanadam/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrossmanAdam

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

Sports radio personality Bob Wischusen is here and we’re talking all about finding your passion. Bob covers college football, college basketball, the NFL and golf for ESPN and has been the play-by-play radio voice for the New York Jets since 2002. Bob tells me about finding his passion for sports and radio early in life, the many great coaches he’s worked with, and the dedication needed to achieve your dream career.

Keep up with Bob
Twitter: https://twitter.com/espnbob

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

This week I’m joined by the Vice President of Athletics at the University of Portland, Scott Leykam. Earlier this month, Scott was recognized for his many achievements with Portland Athletics by being awarded the NACDA Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year. Scott and I talk about following the path you’re meant to be on, working with Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh, and caring about the work you do and the people you affect.

Keep up with Scott
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleykam?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-leykam-7735149/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

New York Times Best Selling Author, Karen Dillon, is here to talk about her new book with Rob Cross, The Microstress Effect. The book delves into the microstresses caused by everyday interactions that build up and have lasting effects on our lives. Karen and I discuss the three types of microstresses, how to recognize them, and what you can do to mitigate them.

Keep up with Karen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kardillon?lang=en 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dillon-2020/
Website: https://www.karendillon.net/

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership 

This week’s guest is the author of the widely acclaimed book ‘How Basketball Can Save the World.’ David Hollander is one of NYU’s most popular professors, created and teaches one of its most sought-after courses, and proposed a new world of thought with his groundbreaking book. David and I talk about his journey with basketball, how he helped convince the Vatican to recognize the first-ever patron saint of basketball, and, of course, how basketball truly can save the world.

Keep up with David 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howbasketballcansavetheworld/ 
NYU profile: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/faculty-directory/12645-david-a-hollander.html 

Keep up with me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership