Building Excellence
Episodes
Jerry Colangelo - Founder & Former Owner Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, & Managing Director Of USA Basketball On Confident Humility & Building Relationships
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#240: Jerry Colangelo is the founder and former owner of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Managing Director of USA Basketball.He ...
Happy Thanksgiving!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Beshore - Founder & CEO Permanent Equity On Self Awareness, Growth, & Building A Private Equity Company
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#239: Brent Beshore is the founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, a private-equity firm he launched in 2007 that takes a mission-driven, long-term appro...
Wren Baker - West Virginia University Athletic Director On Details, Maintaining Perspective, & Authentic Leadership
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#238: Wren Baker is the Director of Athletics at West Virginia University, taking over the role in December 2022 as the school’s 13th athletic direc...
Hans Helmerich - Chairman of the Board Helmerich & Payne Inc on Mentorship, Resilience, & Prioritizing Family
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hans Helmerich is the Chairman of the Board of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., a Tulsa-based energy company and the largest provider of land drilling ser...
Ritchie McKay - Liberty University Head Men's Basketball Coach On Leadership, Faith, & Trust
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#236: Ritchie McKay is the head men’s basketball coach at Liberty University, having first served in that role in 2007-09 and then returning in Apri...
Kelli Masters - Sports Agent & Founder Of KMM Sports On Living A High Impact Life
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#235: Kelli Masters is an attorney, a sports agent, business owner, author and speaker. Kelli fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming a National and...
Mike Matheny - Former MLB Gold Glove Player & Manager On Faith, Humility, & "The Dad Coach"
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Matheny is the author of the New York Times Bestseller-The Matheny Manifesto. He played thirteen years as a catcher in the Major Leagues, won f...
Mitch Matthews - Top Rated Podcaster, Speaker, & Coach On Dream, Think, & Do
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#233: Mitch Matthews is a keynote speaker, success coach, and host of the top-ranked Dream Think Do podcast — a show dedicated to helping people dre...
Mike Noonan - Clemson Men's Soccer Head Coach On Alignment and Pursuing Excellence
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#232: Mike Noonan is a National Champion Coach and distinguished figure in U.S. collegiate soccer, currently serving as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach ...
Jeremie Kubicek - Co-Founder & CEO Of Giant On The Voice Driven Leader
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#231: Jeremie Kubicek is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent his career helping leaders expand their inf...
Adam Donyes - Founder & President Link Year & Link Academy On Passion, Resilience, & Values
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#230: Adam Donyes is the founder and President of Link Year, an organization designed to equip young adults with the tools they need for personal and ...
John Olinger - Former Nike Executive On Worthy Wins: Pointing Your Life Towards What Matters Most
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#229: John Olinger's journey from Nike marketing executive to purpose-driven leader began with a single question: What will matter most when I ge...
Bill Curry - NFL Pro Bowl Player, Super Bowl Champion, & College Coach On Living A Life Of Excellence
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#228: Bill Curry is a former NFL & Pro Bowl player, 2x Super Bowl champion, and celebrated college football coach whose life in the game has spa...
Steve Lutz - Oklahoma State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Hard Work, Family, & Commitment
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#227: Steve Lutz is the head coach of the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program. A San Antonio native, he made stops as an assistant coach at Inca...
General Stanley McChrystal - Retired Four Star Army General & CEO McChrystal Group On Character, Risk, & Leadership
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#226: General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, is best known for his leadership as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan an...
Larry Kindbom - Former WashU Football Head Coach On Winning & Losing Are Imposters
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#225: Larry Kindbom is the former Wash U head football coach. His a highly respected figure in collegiate athletics, recognized for his remarkable car...
Don Yaeger - NY Times Bestselling Author & Speaker On The New Science Of Momentum
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#224: As an award-winning keynote speaker, eleven-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, executiv...
Brian Smith - Missouri Wrestling Head Coach On Belief, A One More Mentality, & Tiger Style
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#223: Brian Smith has served as Missouri’s head wrestling coach leading the Tigers for over 27 years. Under his leadership, Mizzou’s program has t...
Mark Batterson - Lead Pastor Of National Community Church & Author On A Million Little Miracles
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#222: Mark Batterson serves as the Lead Pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse,...
Josh Pastner - UNLV Men's Basketball Head Coach On Alignment, Adapting, & Appreciation
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#221: Josh Pastner is the current head coach of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball program, bringing with him over two decades of collegiate...
Mike Beckham - Co-Founder & CEO Of Simple Modern On Ambition, Execution, & Generosity
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#220: Mike Beckham is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. Founded ...
Dwight Perry - Wofford Men's Basketball Head Coach On People, Buy In, & A Walk On Mindset
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#219: Dwight Perry is the head coach of the Wofford Terriers men’s basketball program. A walk-on at the University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, Pe...
Randy Alcorn - Founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries & NY Times Bestselling Author On Money, Possessions, & Eternity
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#218: Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth ...
Ken Anderson - Former NFL MVP & Cincinnati Bengals QB On Preparation, Coachability, & Persistence
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#217: Ken Anderson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history and a cornerstone of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise. Over 16 seasons ...
Micah Lacher - Founder & President Of Anchor Investments On Mission, Generosity, & Hustle
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#216: Micah Lacher is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, a Nashville-based real estate investment firm with a mission to become the most...
Paul Mills - Wichita State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Giving, Empty Your Cup, & Deeds Over Words
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head c...
Doug McNamee - President of Field & Stream On Honesty, Confidence, & The Art Of Listening
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#214: Doug McNamee serves as the President of Field & Stream, where he is leading the revitalization of the iconic outdoor brand. Since assuming t...
Casey Woods - SMU Offensive Coordinator On Core Values, Relationships, & Impact
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#213: Casey Woods is the Offensive Coordinator for SMU Football. He just recently helped lead SMU to the College Football Playoff. A veteran coach wi...
Mike O'Connell - Pastor Love Church Omaha On Resilience, Service, & Leading Different
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#212: Mike O’Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach...
Eric Musselman - USC Men's Basketball Head Coach On Adapting, Leadership, & Continuous Learning
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#211: Eric Musselman is the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) men's basketball team, having taken the helm in April 2024....
Hortense Le Gentil - Executive Leadership Coach, Author, & Speaker On Alignment, Mind Traps, & The Unlocked Leader
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#210: Hortense le Gentil is a world-renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author. She guides CEOs and senior executives on their journey f...
Ted Rath - New Orleans Saints Director of Sports Performance On Default Urgency, Daily Excellence, & Beyond Comfort
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#209# Ted Rath is the New Orleans Saints director of sports performance.Rath comes to New Orleans after four seasons directing the strength and condit...
Andy Chrisman - 4Him Singer, Artist, & Worship Pastor On Waiting, Excellence, & The Power Of Routine
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Chrisman has been in the Christian music industry for over 25 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the Dove Award-winning group, 4Him. He ...
Ross Bjork - Ohio State University Director Of Athletics On Core Values, Confronting Challenges Head On, & Persistence
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#207: Ross Bjork is the Ohio State University Director of Athletics. In his first year as AD, the Buckeyes football team won the 2024 College Football...
Todd Beer - Air Force One Pilot On Dependability, Preparation, & Recalibrating
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#206: Lieutenant Colonel Todd Beer was the Air Force One pilot for both the President Bill Clinton & President George W Bush administrations, as w...
Anne Walker - Stanford University Women's Golf Head Coach On Character, Development, & Sustained Success
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#205: Anne Walker is the Stanford University Women’s Golf Head Coach. She has established herself as one of the premier college coaches in the count...
Ricky Dickson - Former CEO & President Blue Bell Creameries On The 3 P's, Boldness, & One Scoop At A Time
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#204: Ricky Dickson is the former CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, as well as an accomplished speaker and author with his newest book One Sc...
Matthew Mitchell - Winningest Kentucky Women's Basketball Head Coach On Honesty, The Winning Tools, & Ready To Win
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Mitchell is the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program, a three-time SEC Coach of ...
Jack Herschend - Co-Founder & Former Chairman & CEO Of Herschend Family Entertainment On Leadership, Business, & Faith
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#202: Jack Herschend has served as Chairman, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment and its portfolio of theme park, resorts, and aquariu...
Michael Alford - Florida State University Athletic Director On Decision Making, Measure Everything, & Constant Improvement
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#201: Michael Alford is the Florida State University Director of Athletics. Alford has helped position Seminole athletics among the nation’s elite ...
200 Episodes - Thank You!
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
200 episodes
Jimmy Mellado - CEO Of Compassion International On Discipline, Humility, & Following The Promptings Of God
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#200: Jimmy Mellado is President and CEO of Compassion International, a global ministry that is dedicated to holistic child development in partnership...
Jerod Haase - Former Stanford Men's Basketball Head Coach On Core Values, Resilience, & Being Genuine
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#199: Jerod Haase is the former Stanford university head men’s basketball coach. During his time on the farm at Stanford the Cardinal had won 126 ga...
Joe Scarlett - Former CEO & Chairman Of Tractor Supply Co On Delegating, Adapting, & The Culture Warrior
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#198: Joe Scarlett is the former CEO, President, and Chairman of Tractor Supply Company. He spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with the com...
Mike Small - University Of Illinois Golf Head Coach On Determination, Optimism, & Sustained Excellence
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#197: Mike Small is the University of Illinois head men's golf coach and is currently entering his 25th season.The GCAA Hall of Fame & 2015 G...
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Former CEO Of Celebrity Cruises On Courage, Dreaming Big, & Making Waves
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#196: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises. She is a recognized global business powerhouse and recipient of numerous awards includ...
Kelley Hester - Clemson Women's Golf Head Coach On Perspective, The Process, & Enjoying The Journey
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#195: Kelley Hester is the Clemson University Women’s Head Golf. She has led Clemson to unprecedented success in her first eight seasons as Clemson’...
Charlie Duke - Astronaut & Apollo 16 Moon Walker On Fulfillment, Fear, Forgiveness, & Faith
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#194: Charlie Duke is a former Astronaut & Apollo 16 Lunar Model pilot who became the 10th and youngest human being to ever walk on the surface of...
What God Won't Ask
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What God Won't Ask - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Lance Witt - Founder Of Replenish On Ambition, Wisdom, & Your One Life
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#193: Lance Witt is the Founder of Replenish. He has been leading churches and organizations for 40+ years. He was the lead pastor for 3 different c...
Jim Keyes - Former CEO Of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster On Fear, Critical Thinking, & Education Is Freedom
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#192: Jim Keyes is the former CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc, and Blockbuster, Inc. which are two internationally recognized Fortune 500 companies. He is a glob...
David Pollack - College Football Analyst & Former NFL Player On Building Resilience, Intentionality, & Parenting On Purpose
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#191: David Pollack is a college football analyst, author, speaker, and host of the Family Goals Podcast.A former NFL player and University of Georgia...
General Bob Dees - Former US Army General On Attitude, Forgiveness, & Resilient Leadership
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#190: General Robert F. “Bob” Dees served for 31 years in the U.S. Army in a wide variety of command and staff positions culminating in his last t...
Roland Thornqvist - Former Florida Women's Tennis Head Coach On Pressure, Poise, & The Importance Of Body Language
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#189: Roland Thornqvist is the University of Florida Women’s Tennis former head coach and 4X National Champion. Thornqvist owns a remarkable 582-157...
Matt Pinnell - Lieutenant Governor Of Oklahoma On Overcoming Criticism, Leadership, & Making Bold Decisions
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#188: Matt Pinnell is the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. Pinnell is President of the Oklahoma State Senate and serves on multiple constitutional boa...
Chris Acker - Long Beach State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Clarity, Honesty, & The Daily Pursuit Of Excellence
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Acker is the Long Beach State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Acker has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach at San Diego...
Robin Siegfried - Former Co-Owner & CEO Of NORDAM On Staying On Fire
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#186: Robin Siegfried is the former Co-Owner & CEO of NORDAM, which stands for Northeastern Oklahoma Research, Development, & Manufacturing. C...
Bubba Cunningham - University Of North Carolina Director Of Athletics On Vision, Prioritizing Decisions, & Excellence In Athletics
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#185: Bubba Cunningham is the University of North Carolina Director of Athletics. Under his leadership, the athletic department has accomplished numer...
Kevin Deshazo - Co-Founder of BETTER On Vision, Consistency, and Into The Storm
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#184: Kevin Deshazo is the Co-Founder of BETTER and a partner at global leadership development firm GiANT. He works with some of the best leaders, tea...
Pat Chambers - FGCU Men's Basketball Head Coach On Influence, Perspective, & Pillars Of Excellence
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#183: Pat Chambers is the Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball head coach. He is the former head coach at Penn State and Boston University...
Daniel Lamarre - Vice Chairman & Former CEO Of Cirque Du Soleil On Saying Yes, Creativity, & Care
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#182: Daniel Lamarre is Vice Chairman and former CEO of Cirque Du Soleil. As CEO he guided the organization through a period of astounding growth and ...
Chris Haack - Georgia Men's Golf Head Coach On Pressure, Poise, & Sustained A Culture Of Excellence
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#181: Chris Haack is the University of Georgia Head Men’s Golf Coach. Haack has coached the Bulldogs to two national championships (the only two in ...
Taylor Edge - Founder & CEO Of Season Builder On Risk, Calling, & Capable Of Better
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#180: Taylor Edge is the Founder and CEO of Season Builder. The Season Builder Foundation's mission is to help students and young adults define d...
Admiral Mike Manazir - Retired US Navy Admiral & Top Gun Pilot On Learning To Lead To Win
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#179: Admiral Mike Manazir is a retired US Navy Admiral who is a Top Gun fighter pilot and instructor who commanded the aircraft carrier the USS Nimit...
John Rossman - Bestselling Author, Former Amazon Exec, & Co-Founder Of Rossman Partners On Big Bet Leadership
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He is ...
Mike Morrell - UNC Asheville Men's Basketball Head Coach On Defining Success, Incremental Growth, & Doing The Simple Things Well
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#177: Mike Morrell is the UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach. In 2023 he was selected as the Big South Coach of the Year and led UNCA to a Bi...
Ken Coleman - 3X Bestselling Author, Speaker, & Ken Coleman Show Host On Finding Meaningful Work & The Proximity Principle
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Coleman is the three-time bestselling author of Find the Work You're Wired to Do, From Paycheck to Purpose, The Proximity Principle, and host...
Alan Bowman - Oklahoma State Quarterback On Confidence, Consistency, & Building A Great Support System
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#175: Alan bowman is the staring quarterback at Oklahoma State University. With currently less than two weeks before the start of the 2024 season, Ala...
Tony Monetti - B2 Stealth Bomber Pilot On Core Values, FLY Mentality, & The Stealth Way
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Monetti is a former B2 Stealth Bomber Pilot and currently leads Stealth Advantage Consulting as CEO. Tony is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, a...
Lorenzo Romar - Former University of Washington Men's Basketball Coach On Discipline, Faith, & Genuine Relationships
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#173: Lorenzo Romar is one of college basketball’s all time winningest and most accomplished coaches. More importantly he is one of the most respect...
Scott Mabrey - CEO Mabrey Bank On Leading From Authenticity, Preparation, & Perspective
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#172: Scott Mabrey is Chief Executive Officer of Mabrey Bank. Mabrey Bank is a $1.7 billion community bank with 15 locations throughout Oklahoma. He a...
Jeremy Foley - University of Florida Athletic Director Emeritus On Building Trust, A Championship Mentality, & Establishing Culture
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#171: Jeremy Foley is the University of Florida Athletic Director Emeritus and served as the Athletic Director from 1992-2016. During his tenure lead...
Wayne Simien - NBA Champion & Kansas Basketball All American On Determination, Leadership, & Faith
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#170: Wayne Simien is a former NBA world champion with the Miami Heat, Kansas basketball player, and current KU athletics associate AD.Growing up Wayn...
Howard Behar - Former President Of Starbucks Coffee Company On Building Starbucks, Values, & Living On Purpose
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#169: Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks Coffee Company. During his time at Starbucks he helped the company grow from 28 stores to over...
Matt & Leslee Holliday - MLB Player & Hosts Of The Table Forty Podcast On Marriage, Faith, & Enjoying The Present
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#168: 7x MLB All-Star & hosts of the Table 40 podcast, Matt & Leslee Holliday share their journey, as well as lessons in faith, marriage, lead...
Steve Robinson - Former CMO Of Chick-Fil-A On Stewardship, Alignment To The Mission, & Lessons Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Brand
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#113: Steve Robinson is the former Executive Vice President & Chief marketing officer of Chick-Fil-A from 1981-2015. He currently serves as a cons...
Chad Hennings - 3x Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion & A10 Fighter Pilot On Identity, Mindset, & Commitment
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#166: Chad Hennings is a 3 time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys, A10 fighter pilot, real estate businessmen, author, speaker, and ministry...
Horst Schulze - Founder of The Ritz Carlton On Excellence Wins
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#165: Horst Schulze is the Co-Founder of the Ritz Carlton & Founder of the Capella Hotel Group. He is also author of the book "Excellence Win...
Jim Harrick - UCLA Men's Basketball National Champion Coach On Loyalty, Care, & Relationships
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Harrick is a national championship coach with the UCLA men’s basketball program. In 1995, he led the bruins to the NCAA championship and gained ...
Pete Chambers - Managing Partner Chambers Interests On Significance, Curiosity, & Defining Winning
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Chambers is an entrepreneur and businessman at heart. He has been married to his wife Raney for 30 years, and is the proud father of three daught...
Jerry Colangelo - Founder & Former Owner Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, & Managing Director Of USA Basketball On Confident Humility & Building Relationships
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Colangelo is the founder and former owner of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Managing Director of USA Basketball. He is a ...
Brandon Lohse - CFO Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp On Restoration, Redemption, & Finding Purpose In Pain
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#161: Brandon Lohse is the CFO of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.Prior to joining Arkansas Electric he worked more than 26 years in the energy and...
Clint Hurdle - Former MLB Manager & Player On Trust, Mudita, & What Makes Great Players & Teams
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#160: Clint Hurdle is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He spent 9 seasons as the Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over his tenure...
Scott Nield - CEO Montereau On Failing Forward, Caring Deeper, & RDD Leadership
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#159: Scott Nield is the CEO of Montereau, which is Oklahoma’s premier retirement community. Scott is a deeply passionate senior living and hospital...
Joe Moglia - Former CEO & Chairman Of TD Ameritrade On Taking Responsibility, Execution, & BAM Leadership
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#158: Joe Moglia is the former CEO and Chairman of TD Ameritrade, former Head Football Coach and current Executive Advisor to the President and Chair ...
Will Reece - Agent & Co-Founder Of NextLevel Sports On Persistence, Taking The Next Step, & The Path To Becoming An Agent
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#157: Will Reece is a sports agent, entrepreneur, and former basketball coach. In 2007, he set out to create his dream job, one that tied together his...
Steve Largent - Seattle Seahawks & NFL Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver On Faith, Focus, & Principles To A Great Marriage
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#156: Steve Largent is a NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver who spent 14 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. When he retired he held all of the major NFL r...
Nicholas Rohleder - Co-Founder Climate Commodities & Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree On Determination, Critical Minerals, & Energy
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#155: Nicholaus Rohleder is the Co-Founder of Climate Commodities and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. At CC, he sits on the steering committees of CC’...
Joanne P McCallie - Former Duke Women's Basketball Head Coach On Resilience, Adapting, & Mental Health
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#154: Joanne P. McCallie is the former Duke University head women’s basketball coach.She is an author and elite-level NCAA basketball coach with nea...
Jerry Stritzke - Former President & CEO Of REI On Being A Lifelong Learner, Never Feeling Qualified, & Who Are You Becoming?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#153: Jerry Stritzke is the former President & CEO of REI, which is one of the premier American retail and outdoor recreation corporations with ov...
Jeramiah Dickey - Boise State University Athletic Director On Vision, Making Tough Decisions, & The Power Of Team
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#152: Jeremiah Dickey is the Boise State University Athletic Director. Under Dickey’s leadership Boise State has experienced tremendous success on a...
Bruce Heppler - Georgia Tech Men's Golf Head Coach On Serving, Honesty, & Pursuing Excellence
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#151: Bruce Heppler is the Georgia Tech head men’s golf coach. As the 10th-longest tenured head coach in Division I at 29 years, he has guided the ...
James D Murphy - Founder & Chairman of Afterburner Inc. & F-15 Fighter Pilot On Simplicity, Alignment, & Flawless Execution
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#150: James D. ‘Murph’ Murphy is the Founder & Chairman of Afterburner, Inc., a former Air Force F-15 fighter pilot, and owner of multiple bus...
Gary Gilmore - Coastal Carolina University Baseball Head Coach On The Power Of Love, Never Quitting, & Battling Cancer
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#149: Gary Gilmore is the head baseball coach at Coastal Carolina University. In 2016 he led CCU to a National Championship winning the College World ...
Patric Young - Former Professional & University Of Florida Basketball Player On Peace, Perspective, & Rising Above Paralysis
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#148: Patric Young is a former professional and University of Florida basketball player. He is currently an ESPN basketball analyst. As a McDonald’s...
Brad Formsma - Founder & President Of I Like Giving On Planting Seeds, being A Giver, & The 7 Types Of Generosity
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#147: Brad Formsma is the Founder & President of I Like Giving, which is an organization that has inspired more than 125 million people all over t...
Lonni Alameda - Florida State University Softball Head Coach On Core Values, Common Language, & Taking Care Of Your People
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#146: Lonni Alameda is the Florida State University Softball Head Coach. In 2018 She led the Seminoles to a National Championship. She is entering he...
Tim Johnson - Oral Roberts University Athletic Director On Leadership, Fit, & Being All In
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#145: Tim Johnson is the Athletic Director at Oral Roberts University. In his time at ORU, the Golden Eagle Club has increased its membership by 215 p...
David Weekley - Founder & Chairman Of David Weekley Homes On The Power Of Generosity, Focusing On Others, & Lessons On Building A 3 Billion Dollar Company
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#144: David Weekley is the Founder & Chairman at David Weekley Homes, which is one of the largest national homebuilders. He is also one of the mos...