Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations.

Linda’s team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial.

She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math and problem-solving helped her rise to the top in the finance world.

Don’t miss:

• Why EQ is leadership’s real X-Factor in the age of AI
• How eye rolls and emails reveal your culture
• The "color-dot" system Linda uses for decoding personalities

Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights.

Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/

Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

Special thanks to Joey Morris and Lilly Mae Stewart for making this episode possible.

Ep. 237: From the sidelines of Miami Football’s National Championship game to leading one of the world’s most iconic brands, the first female CEO of Bose shares stories of how weekly discomfort built her confidence!

Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights.

Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/

Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

Special thanks to Karson Hills and Alissa Pupich for making this episode possible.

Ep. 236: Tennis & racing cars shaped Lance’s belief that decisiveness is a leader’s most powerful tool. As a nationally ranked tennis player, he learned to make high-stakes decisions alone.

That same mindset now fuels his success as a CEO and professional race car driver—where speed, risk, and preparation define every outcome.

Don't miss:
• His “eyes up” strategy for forecasting in business
• A behind-the-wheel story that saved a race (and inspired a deal)
• Our BONUS RESOURCE with quotes and reflection questions to apply today’s insights

📚Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/

🎤Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

Special thanks to Anthony Dickinson and Andrew Levin ​for making this episode possible.