Mary Thompson, CEO of BNI®, joins Inspire Greatness to share her leadership journey and practical tips for inspiring greatness in her team. Hosted by Matt Tenney, this episode highlights how generosity, courage, and connection fuel extraordinary leadership.

From three decades of leading franchise organizations to serving as COO of Neighborly® and now CEO of BNI®, Mary Thompson brings a rare blend of operational excellence, global expansion experience, and deeply human leadership. She reveals how she’s helped teams win by investing time—not just resources—in relationships, and by knowing when to lean on others to lead with strength. 

In this conversation, Mary offers practical insights for inspiring greatness in others, building resilient teams, and finding the right people who can help you grow. You’ll hear stories that spark new ideas, challenge assumptions, and give you tools you can put into practice today. Matt Tenney guides the discussion with thoughtful questions that uncover both the personal and professional sides of leadership.

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