Michael Eady believes in the power of sports to transform lives. So much so, that he founded his entire company on this belief. Knight Eady is a sports marketing and event management company based in Birmingham, Alabama. I've really enjoyed watching their growth since their start in 2013 and I'm inspired by how they're building this company. I sat down with Michael to pick his brain on company culture development and how he's been forced to change as a leader.

How do you know if this episode is for you? Here's a few things we discussed:

• Why sometimes leaving a "secure" job is your best option
• How to think about work culture and the advantages of working with Millenials
• The importance of partnerships that balance your weaknesses
• The value of intense self development

Books we discussed:

The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday