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Corporate Competitor Podcast

Don Yaeger
Leadership
Teamwork
Sports
Team Dynamics
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Resilience
Company Culture
Customer Service
Entrepreneurship
Aflac
Coaching
Planet Fitness
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Leadership Development
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Sports Leadership
Military
Basketball
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What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 13-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest execu... more

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Ep. 265: As Head of Client Solutions and Wealth Management at Guardian Life Insurance, Mike has learned that the most transformational moments in business look a lot like cycling: riders who trust each other, rotate leadership, and communicate consta... more

Ep. 264: Playing high school golf in Michigan and winning the Upper Peninsula State Championship shaped this CEO who led Wendy's through a decade of global growth before stepping into the CEO role at Papa John's after a very brief retirement.

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Ep. 263: With a resume that includes StubHub President and Google President of Asia Pacific and Latin America, this technology exec joins the show talk about how tennis shaped her, and the way she now is involved in ownership of the Toronto Tempo!

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Ep. 262: What conditions do you actually need to perform at your best? Emmy award-winning chef Giada De Laurentiis shares that knowing your non-negotiables is the key ingredient.

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Todd Penegor
CEO of Papa John's
Papa John's
Episode: Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor on what the restaurant floor teaches that offices never will
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
CEO of Xero
Xero
Episode: Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy Says: When FOMO Fear of Failure, You Move
Giada De Laurentiis
Award-winning television personality, Italian chef, and author
Self‑owned culinary brand and media presence
Episode: Emmy-winning Food Network Star Giada De Laurentiis Says: Know What You Need and Make It Non-Negotiable
Sam Schmidt
Former IndyCar driver, entrepreneur, and founder of Driven Neurorecovery Centers
Driven Neurorecovery Centers
Episode: No Finish Line: How IndyCar Legend Sam Schmidt Turned Paralysis Into Purpose
Christine Barone
CEO and President of Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros
Episode: Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone says: It's not about being the most valuable player. It's about creating the most valuable team.
Eric Martorano
President and Chief Revenue Officer of Calero
Calero
Episode: Calero President & CRO Eric Martorano says: Data tells you what's happening, stories tell you why it matters.
Kurt Kane
President and CEO of TruGreen
TruGreen
Episode: TruGreen CEO Kurt Kane says: To elevate your game, stop protecting your spot and start improving it.
Horst Schulze
Co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton
Episode: The Film Room: 5 Ways to Make Your Processes More Efficient
Virgil Miller
President of Aflac
Aflac
Episode: The Film Room: 5 Ways to Make Your Processes More Efficient

Host

Don Yaeger
Host of Corporate Competitor Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Must listen

    If you like no nonsense lessons from those with a proven track record, this is your show. I listen to ALOT of podcasts and this is definitely one of my top picks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All-in 2013
    United States8 months ago
  • Endless lessons

    Listening to this podcast enabled me to change my mindset for the better by providing countless stories and lessons from industry leaders. It is a great tool to have to gain a competitive edge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darjoor
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I loved this podcast so much! It was so cool to hear the lessons that these business icons took from sports and applied to the workplace!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAStr100
    United States10 months ago
  • The Voice of Champions

    I truly believe Don Yaeger’s Corporate Competitor Podcast is one of the finest podcasts you can listen to and learn from. I am grateful to know Don personally and witness his commitment to everything he does at a championship level. Don’s personal style and dedication to serving others through his professional writing and interview style is indeed special.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Hunt
    United States10 months ago
  • Great inspiration through sports and business

    I loved the episode with LKQ exec. Her story about people and sport is memorable and will make me return for more! Great job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Penn state 4 life
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Top-quality guests and strong interview questions consistently shine.
Content is motivating and applicable to both aspiring and current leaders.
Guests share practical, actionable takeaways for real-world impact.
Insightful leadership lessons draw from sports and business.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful questions and warm interviewing style.

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Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone says: It's not about being the most valuable player. It's about creating the most valuable team.
Q: Is there a specific moment in your career where you felt that connection, where doing that listening approach opened an opportunity for you to understand something more important quickly?
Yes. Early on, being able to listen deeply helped me see what team members needed and how to create a path for them to grow, which in turn opened new leadership opportunities and better collaboration.
No Finish Line: How IndyCar Legend Sam Schmidt Turned Paralysis Into Purpose
Q: Can you take me back to the beginning?
Sam describes growing up around racing, the influence of his father, and how he got into motorcycles and racing, which laid the foundation for his later career and his drive after his accident.
Gas South President & CEO Kevin Greiner says: Sometimes the best deal is the one you don't make.
Q: Where did you learn the importance of investing time to know your people and their stories?
Greiner explains it came from his own leadership journey and early actions, gradually realizing that this personal engagement creates trust and a strong culture, and he credits it as a leadership superpower he developed over time.
Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity
Q: What's the biggest misunderstanding that leaders have about those two ideas?
They tend to overestimate their bandwidth and underestimate their capacity.
Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity
Q: How does a global company remain human?
By focusing on the culture and the emotional connection that brands create with their consumers.

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This show features high-profile leaders from sports-inspired corporate cultures, exploring how athletic mindset and team dynamics translate into business leadership. Episodes highlight candid leadership frameworks, storytelling as a management tool, and practical strategies for building culture, resilience, and high-performing teams. Noteworthy are data-informed decision making paired with compassionate communication, and a recurring emphasis on selecting the right collaborators and maintaining clarity to guide organizations through growth and change.

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Recent guests on Corporate Competitor Podcast include:

1. Todd Penegor
2. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
3. Giada De Laurentiis
4. Sam Schmidt
5. Christine Barone
6. Eric Martorano
7. Kurt Kane
8. Horst Schulze

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