The Best Boss Ever

The Best Boss Ever

By Carl ThomasBusinessEntrepreneurship
Download on the App Store

The Best Boss Ever episodes

  • Season 5. Episode 4. Frank Vuono is unique. From Young and Rubicam to NFL Properties, then founding two agencies: ISI and 16WMarketing, his creativity, character and work ethic never wavered. Watch

    Frank Vuono is one of a kind. In this session, he shares his extensive career journey in the sports business, highlighting the importance of mentorship, relationships, and leadership. He reflects on his experiences at Young and Rubicam, NFL Properties, and his own agency, discussing the lessons learned from both good and bad bosses. Frank also delves into the creation of the NFL Quarterback Club, emphasizing the significance of honesty and integrity in business.

    47 min
  • Season 5, Episode 3. Carlos Padilla II, Head of Sports at Fortune 50 company, DOW.

    Carlos Padilla shares his journey in sports marketing, emphasizing the importance of relationships, vulnerability, and continuous learning. He discusses his career path, the transition from selling to buying sponsorships, and the role of strategy and AI in marketing. Carlos highlights the significance of transparency in sponsorships and the science behind sports marketing, ultimately advocating for accountability and personal growth in both professional and personal life.

    50 min
  • Season 5, Episode 2. Mike Mooney is an impresario at heart. What is that you ask? From K-Mart to executive coach with stops at Agencies, Brand and Rights Holder, his breadth of experience is why.

    In this episode of The Best Boss Ever, host Carl Thomas interviews Mike Mooney, a seasoned professional in the marketing and motorsports industry. Mike shares his journey from working at Cotter Group to leading marketing efforts at Nextel and eventually starting his own coaching practice. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the influential leaders in his life, the challenges of navigating corporate politics, and the importance of intentionality in leadership. Mike emphasizes the lessons learned from both great and not-so-great bosses, and how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.

    44 min
  • What was your first job? We all start somewhere, and if we're lucky we have a boss like this!

    In this episode of The Best Boss Ever, host Carl Thomas interviews Mike Mooney, a seasoned professional in the marketing and motorsports industry. Mike shares his journey from working at Cotter Group to leading marketing efforts at Nextel and eventually starting his own coaching practice. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the influential leaders in his life, the challenges of navigating corporate politics, and the importance of intentionality in leadership. Mike emphasizes the lessons learned from both great and not-so-great bosses, and how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.

    1 min
  • Have you had a bad boss? Yes, is the answer. We all have. So how should you handle it?

    In this episode of The Best Boss Ever, host Carl Thomas interviews Mike Mooney, a seasoned professional in the marketing and motorsports industry. Mike shares his journey from working at Cotter Group to leading marketing efforts at Nextel and eventually starting his own coaching practice. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the influential leaders in his life, the challenges of navigating corporate politics, and the importance of intentionality in leadership. Mike emphasizes the lessons learned from both great and not-so-great bosses, and how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.

    1 min
  • Season 5, Episode 2. Mike Mooney clip. Have you had a bad boss? Yes, is the answer. We all have. So how should you handle it?

    In this episode of The Best Boss Ever, host Carl Thomas interviews Mike Mooney, a seasoned professional in the marketing and motorsports industry. Mike shares his journey from working at Cotter Group to leading marketing efforts at Nextel and eventually starting his own coaching practice. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the influential leaders in his life, the challenges of navigating corporate politics, and the importance of intentionality in leadership. Mike emphasizes the lessons learned from both great and not-so-great bosses, and how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.

    1 min
  • Season 5. Episode 1. Harvey Schiller, American sports icon. Former posts include: SEC Commissioner, USOC CEO, President Turner Sports, President YES Network, and Brigadier General , US Air Force.

    In this episode, Carl Thomas interviews Harvey Schiller, a prominent figure in sports management and leadership. They discuss Schiller's journey from the military to becoming a key player in the sports industry, including his roles with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the YES Network. Schiller shares insights on mentorship, the importance of trust and honor in leadership, and his experiences in developing triathlon as an Olympic sport. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sports governance and the evolution of media relationships in sports.

    49 min
  • Which whistle are you listening too? The loud one or the soft one? Harvey Schiller knows!

    In the full episode on October 14th, Carl Thomas interviews Harvey Schiller, a prominent figure in sports management and leadership. They discuss Schiller's journey from the military to becoming a key player in the sports industry, including his roles with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Turner Sports, and the YES Network. Schiller shares insights on mentorship, the importance of trust and honor in leadership, and his experiences in developing triathlon as an Olympic sport. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sports governance and the evolution of media relationships in sports.

    1 min
  • The Olympic Torch has its own stories. Here's Harvey Schiller in Atlanta, 1996

    In the whole episode, which drops on October 14th, Carl Thomas interviews Harvey Schiller, a prominent figure in sports management and leadership. They discuss Schiller's journey from the military to becoming a key player in the sports industry, including his roles with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Turner Sports, and the YES Network. Schiller shares insights on mentorship, the importance of trust and honor in leadership, and his experiences in developing triathlon as an Olympic sport. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sports governance and the evolution of media relationships in sports.

    1 min
  • Ted Turner to Harvey Schiller: "I'm a billionaire, you're not." Harvey responds with a challenge.

    In the full episode, which drops October 14th, Carl Thomas interviews Harvey Schiller, a prominent figure in sports management and leadership. They discuss Schiller's journey from the military to becoming a key player in the sports industry, including his roles with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Turner Sports, and the YES Network. Schiller shares insights on mentorship, the importance of trust and honor in leadership, and his experiences in developing triathlon as an Olympic sport. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sports governance and the evolution of media relationships in sports.

    1 min

About The Best Boss Ever

From the publisher's feed

Carl Thomas hosts the series, in which extraordinary guests discuss their best and worst bosses, keys to effective leadership, winning management styles, what works, what doesn’t, why, and everything…