Corporate Competitor Podcast Celebrates Black History Month
An annual celebration of the achievements, influences, and legacies of black Americans. Hear from several of the great leaders Don Yaeger has interviewed and the lessons they learned through sports.
Bernard Banks, Ph.D.
Brigadier General (Ret.) who played sprint football at the United States Military Academy
YOU WILL LEARN:
3:00 How to inspire teamwork that promotes individual accomplishment.
8:00 How to prepare with precision.
28:00 How to support and motivate your team simultaneously.
30:00 The importance of shared accountability and mutual interdependence.
Fred Prepall
CEO of The Beck Group who played basketball at the University of Texas Arlington
YOU WILL LEARN:
3:30 How to make your routines more effective.
9:00 How to apply the same methodical detailed process from athletics to business.
18:15 The difference between a team and a collection of individuals.
34:30 How to script a leadership transition.
39:00 Three ways to inspire and maintain mentorship.
Carla Vernon
Amazon Vice President of Consumables who danced at Princeton University
YOU WILL LEARN:
11:00 The lessons she learned from partnering with the “Jackie Robinson” of ballet.
16:00 The “warm-up” exercise your corporate team should do at the beginning of a new season.
36:30 How to carry yourself with confidence and not let your mistakes show.
41:00 Carla’s key factor in a strong team and how to implement it.
57:30 How to create synchronization, unity, and team alignment.
Louis Carr
Black Entertainment Television Media President who ran track & field at Drake University
YOU WILL LEARN:
13:00 How Louis’ track and field teammates rallied around him after he experienced racism at a young age.
17:00 A behind the scenes look at what it was like to be coached by Olympian Wilma Rudolph.
17:30 Success includes three components: RAW TALENT, WORKING HARDER THAN EVERYBODY ELSE, and REFINEMENT of physical, mental, and emotional mechanics.
29:00 How building a team with diverse backgrounds can accelerate your growth.
40:30 The lessons you can take from all of your teammates, even if they are younger or new to the team.
Oguo Atuanya
Microsoft's Global Cloud Scale Service Manager who played football at Weber State University
YOU WILL LEARN:
2:00 How to use sports from your childhood to motivate you later in life.
9:00 Incredible advice from Oguo’s mentors including his uncle who played for the Nigerian National Soccer team.
11:40 How to guide your children to use sports as a leadership tool.
20:30 Three steps to adapt and embrace change quickly.
25:00 The four categories of employees, and tips on how to interact with each other.
Xavier Williams
CEO of American Virtual Cloud Technologies who played basketball at Edinboro University
YOU WILL LEARN:
4:00 Why culture trumps strategy when you’re trying to build a winning team.
8:30 How competing against teammates can make you better.
12:00 The importance of balanced leadership.
16:00 Ways you can condition your mind and body to get ahead of the game.
24:30 How to set effective and achievable goals.
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