On this week’s episode of KTLM Extras, we’re sharing advice from two very successful individuals. To recap this week’s Keep the Line Moving episode, I reflect on the advice Erik Coleman has for young athletes. We also look at a clip of Texas A&M’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Buzz Williams where he gives four pieces of advice to Missouri journalism students. 

Check out Erik’s Episode:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQnxsbA2HfI

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/superbowl-recap-erik-coleman-on-keep-the-line-moving/id1668455021?i=1000691220187

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bdih45fx2XSk8uHJjOFZs

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Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 

Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 

Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership

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We’re joined by former NFL safety, Erik Coleman to discuss the Eagles and the Chiefs. Erik played nine years in the NFL with the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions. We talk about his thoughts on the game, the importance of strong leadership, and how to build trust with and between teammates.

Keep up with Erik
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikcoleman
Twitter: https://x.com/erikcoleman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikcoleman26/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-coleman-92362210/

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

Today on KTLM Extras, we’re joined by a guest, my friend and former colleague, Ethan Greenberg. Ethan is the Team Reporter and Producer at the New York Jets. We chat about his journey, his advice for college students looking to get into sports, and the upcoming Superbowl.

Keep up with Ethan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbgreenberg/
Twitter: https://x.com/egreenbergjets
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan__greenberg/

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

Ryan Bott is the CEO of Ordr, a payment processing company working to enhance fan experience at live events. Ryan was recently appointed CEO after over 25 years of executive experience in SaaS, fintech and operations. We talk about empowering your employees, showing humility, and the future of tech in sports.

Keep up with Ryan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbott/
Ordr: https://ordr.io/

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Continuing the theme of Keep the Line Moving this week with guest Paula Rizzo, we’re diving deeper into the art of storytelling. Sharing your unique story is necessary when differentiating yourself in a competitive industry like professional sports. We talk about this all the time in my NYU classes. In KTLM Extras, I give actionable tips and examples from my many years of teaching and hiring.

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Paula Rizzo is a media strategist, best-selling author, and former Emmy award-winning television news producer. She helps her clients maximize their media exposure so they can engage professional stakeholders, fans, readers and customers. We talk about her two books, why she became an entrepreneur, and how you can get better at sharing your story.

Keep up with Paula
Website: https://paularizzo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paularizzo1/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paula-Rizzo/author/B00L4KNWPK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listproducer/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheListProducer
Twitter: https://x.com/listproducer

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

In a recap of Tuesdays KTLM episode with Damon Lembi, we highlight the best leader Damon’s every witnessed: Bill Walsh. Diving deeper, in this episode, I examine some key lessons from Walsh’s book and discuss my first-hand account of witnessing the coaching philosophy of Walsh’s mentee, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Pete Carroll.

Check out Damon’s Episode:
Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g4JPD-K8
 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gf_KGXsk
 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gpBNUkEB

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Damon Lembi is the CEO of Learnit, a global training company that works to develop and upskill organizations and individuals. Damon, a best-selling author and podcast host, credits a lot of his success to the lessons he learned as a division one athlete. We talk about his baseball career, being a continuous learner, and finding your unique edge.

Keep up with Damon:
Website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/
Learnit: https://www.learnit.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/damonlembi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DamonLembi

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

This week on KTLM Extras, we’re tackling a hot topic: the transition from individual contributor to leader. This transition is more than a promotion; it’s a new role, a new set of responsibilities, and a new set of people-centered skills. We kick off this conversation with highlights from Tuesday’s episode with guest Jill Kelley.

Check out Jill’s Episode:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th-p64qRWro&t=3s
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gDWxpjpQ
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gG7Kn98V

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/3

Jill Kelley is a legal affairs consultant and former General Counsel at the New York Jets. She paved a unique path from international tax law to teaching to sports and entertainment law. We talk about our shared time at the Jets, navigating the transition into a leadership role, and meeting people where they are.

Keep up with Jill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kelley/
ALICE: https://www.unitedwaynnj.org/alice

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/