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Excellent Leadership Podcast

Excel Search & Advisory x DBPodcasts
Leadership
Major League Soccer
Kansas City Chiefs
Sports Management
Football
Super Bowl
NFL
Culture
Seattle Mariners
Community Engagement
Team Culture
Chicago Bears
Los Angeles Football Club
Liverpool Football Club
Women's Sports
Resilience
Soccer
USA Track & Field
Nike
Fan Engagement

The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviews sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes and Performers. We explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. You will gain key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and t... more

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Josh Brooks (Athletics Director @UniversityOfGeorgia-official) to discuss:

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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are at the premiere of Season 3! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Gene Sykes (Chair U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) to... more

This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are at the premiere of Season 3! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty seventh guest, Mark Jackson (Athletics Director, ... more

This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are at the finale for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty sixth guest, Shelly Cayette (President of Busine... more

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Recent Guests

Gene Sykes
Chair of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
USOPC
Episode: Gene Sykes (Chair U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) on LA28 Success, Effective CEOs & more
Mark Jackson
Athletic Director, Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Mark Jackson (Athletics Director at Northwestern University) on Investing In All Sports, DNA of Hiring, The Science of Optimism, Mentor Mt. Rushmore
Shelly Cayette Weston
President of Business Operations for the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: Shelly Cayette (President of Business Operations, Charlotte Hornets) on Staring with The New Orleans Hornets, 10 Years at Cleveland Cavaliers
Clark Lea
Head coach of Vanderbilt Football and Vanderbilt alumnus
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Clark Lea (Head Football Coach of Vanderbilt University) on The Week Leading Up To Beating #1 Alabama, Insisting Character & Consistency In Players
Danita Johnson
President of Business Operations at D.C. United
D.C. United
Episode: Danita Johnson (President of Business Operations - D.C. United) on Creating A Culture of Success, Finding A Sense of Purpose, A System of Process
JJ Gottsch
CEO of the Austin Gamblers and the Professional Bull Riders Team Series
Austin Gamblers
Episode: JJ Gottsch (CEO of Austin Gamblers) on Valuations of PBR Teams, Western Curious Brands, The Risk of Injury To Bull Riders & more
Dewayne Hankins
President of the Portland Trail Blazers and the Rose Quarter
Portland Trail Blazers
Episode: Dewayne Hankins (President of Business Operations, Portland TrailBlazers) on Bringing Basketball & Business Together, Community Leading in Portland
Burke Nihill
President and CEO of the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
Episode: Burke Nihill (President & CEO of Tennessee Titans⁩ ) on Leading with a Start Up Mentality, New Stadium Creation & more
Matt Caldwell
CEO of the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
Episode: Matt Caldwell (CEO of Florida Panthers) on Stanley Cup Championship Culture in Broward County, Becoming CEO at 36, Making Big Personnel Move

Host

Chad Biagini
Host of the Excellent Leadership Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Essential Leadership Insights

    Listen to the very first episode with guest Mark Donovan and you’ll be adding this to your ‘must listen’ library right away! The content is highly relevant for current and aspiring leaders in sports business and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandy Cross
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Insight!

    Awesome podcast filled with rich knowledge and insight on the intricacies of the sports business. Chad Biagini and his team are incredibly thoughtful in their approach and it comes through in this podcast! I highly recommend taking it all in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared Kozinn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show

    Best Sports Business podcast going right now! Loaded guest list with awesome stories and insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonsterMalo501xx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Leadership

    Keep it up, Chad & Mark! Looking forward to season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SportsFan2025
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Info

    Lots of great guests and insightful conversations filled with wisdom not only applying to leadership and business, but personal development as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Smolgovsky
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

conversations reveal diverse perspectives on culture and performance in sports
listeners view it as a must-follow for leadership in sports and business
production quality and guest caliber are consistently strong
guests bring high-caliber leadership lessons from top sports organizations
interviews are intimate and practical, with actionable takeaways

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Burke Nihill (President & CEO of Tennessee Titans⁩ ) on Leading with a Start Up Mentality, New Stadium Creation & more
Q: Can you elaborate on when you walked in the door, how things have changed?
Since Amy took over, there has been a shift in how the Titans approach operations and culture, focusing on innovation and community engagement.
Dewayne Hankins (President of Business Operations, Portland TrailBlazers) on Bringing Basketball & Business Together, Community Leading in Portland
Q: How do you avoid the temptation to focus only on what you know?
By trusting someone else to handle your previous role and asking questions to learn the broader business.
Dewayne Hankins (President of Business Operations, Portland TrailBlazers) on Bringing Basketball & Business Together, Community Leading in Portland
Q: What does it mean to bring basketball and business together as one culture?
It's about having a great relationship between the business side and basketball operations to ensure they support each other.
Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on What Energizes Him About Being A Coach, Where Women’s Game Will Be In 5 Years
Q: Where's the women's game going to be in the next five years?
In five years, I expect to see more people at the games and improvements in the quality of women's football.
Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on What Energizes Him About Being A Coach, Where Women’s Game Will Be In 5 Years
Q: How do you instill that belief in a team?
You need to show them trust and believe in what you say, as they need to feel it from you too.

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Recent guests on Excellent Leadership Podcast include:

1. Gene Sykes
2. Mark Jackson
3. Shelly Cayette Weston
4. Clark Lea
5. Danita Johnson
6. JJ Gottsch
7. Dewayne Hankins
8. Burke Nihill

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