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Corporate Competitor Podcast

Corporate Competitor Podcast

By: Don Yaeger
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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 executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.Copyright© Greatness LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved. Economics
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  • 2-Time NBA Champion Shane Battier on the Secret to Winning: Study the Competition's Weakness
    Mar 18 2026

    Ep. 255: The original "No-Stat All-Star" won Teammate of The Year playing alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Here he teaches you why being selfless and studying your opponent are the two secrets to success.

    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 Johnny Levin and Guillermo Orellana for making this episode possible.

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    47 mins
  • Gallagher Insurance Executive Shannon Gallagher on Mentorship That Works
    Mar 11 2026

    Ep. 254: A black eye in her first Cornell rugby match taught Shannon she could do hard things—and that lesson still shapes her leadership today. A four-time New York City Marathon finisher, she believes leadership isn't about forcing people into the same mold.

    Like rugby, every role matters, every player brings strengths, and every stride counts.

    Don't miss:

    • The two questions she asks every mentee

    • Why joy and laughter belong in leadership

    • 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 Chase Nagel and Karson Hills for making this episode possible.

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    38 mins
  • Mindset Expert David Yeager on How to Make Comparison Your Superpower
    Feb 25 2026

    Ep. 253: Baseball shaped this researcher who led the largest growth mindset experiment in history. His work spans from sports teams to global corporations like McDonald's and Walmart, where mindset shifts are boosting performance and reducing turnover.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • Strategies for building teams where curiosity, not fear, drives improvement.

    • A two-part mindset shift that can turn performance anxiety into peak performance.

    • How to turn comparison into a catalyst for personal and team growth.

    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 Chase Nagel and Andrew Levin for making this episode possible.

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    44 mins
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