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In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it is so important for us to care more about people during these times instead of less Why it is so important to understand that everyone has a story Why how you treat others is a direct reflection of your character What was the experience Ed had almost 30 years ago that taught him the significance of getting to know people so you can impact their life in a positive way How coaching college basketball opened Ed’s eyes to the challenges some of his players went through and how he could have a positive impact by opening his heart What was the powerful message that Coach Greg McDermott shared on equality Additional resources: Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Instagram: @edmolitor Download a FREE copy of my new eBook, ‘Growing Through Crisis’ and learn why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset.      

In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What personal resilience is and why it requires something different during the second wave of the COVID What the psychological stamina requires and what the benefits are What the three keys are to psychological stamina How to build psychological stamina when things are going well How to get your team back to moving in the right direction together during bouts of boredom, fear, struggle, and personal adversity How Ed painted a picture for his team with a story that fostered emotional buy-in and empowered them to solve their issues on their own Why it is so important to find a way to show up every day like your life and your team members’ lives depend on it Additional resources: Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Instagram: @edmolitor Download a FREE copy of my new eBook, ‘Growing Through Crisis’ and learn why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset. Episode 79: Mark Heidersbach- Performance Excellence in the Face of Adversity HBR- How To Lead When Your Team Is Exhausted- and You Are, Too ESPN : Texas Longhorns' Andrew Jones hits game-winner 3 years after leukemia diagnosis

Chancellor Randy Pembrook named Tim Hall as the 8th director of athletics in University history in July 2019. He previously served as director of athletics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). During his 6 year tenure there, the Retrievers posted 9 conference championships, including an upset win for Men’s Basketball over No.1 seed Virginia. Also, on his watch, UMBC opened a $90-million events center which serves as a home for the basketball and volleyball programs and Department of Athletics.  Hall has an extensive history in intercollegiate athletics administration nationally. In summer 2017, he was appointed president of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (ADA), an organization composed of Division I athletics directors and administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). He previously served the ADA as first vice president in 2016.  Before UMBC, Hall served as director of athletics at the University of Missouri KC. His career began with a foundation in development, first as assistant director of development at Youngtown State, then as assistant director of development at Saint Xavier University, and lastly as the university director of development at Eastern Kentucky State. Hall moved to UMKC after serving as associate athletics director for development at Kent State University.  Hall earned a bachelor's in sports administration from the University of Toledo in 1994 and achieved a master's in sports administration from Kent State University in 1998. He and his wife, Beth, have four children.  What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Tim believes that so much of where we go is predicated on where we have been Why it is so important to find ways to be comfortable with ambiguity How Tim works on balancing expectations with reality What goes into Tim creating the type of environment where his people feel they have the freedom to contribute Why having a good team is more important than being right How Tim has raised the standards of diversity and inclusion in the SIUE athletics department What is the ‘Book of Me’ exercise and how does it help your team get to know each other better Additional resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hall-6312b668/

In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What it means to get off to a fast start Why it is so critical to get off to a fast start What you can learn from the first two minutes of a college basketball game What the benefits are from getting off to a fast start How you can apply the key activities to getting off to a fast start to the beginning of a new year, new quarter, new month, new week, new day and any new initiative with your organization What the keys are to getting off to a fast start to set yourself off for a long-term competitive advantage Additional resources: Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Instagram: @edmolitor Download a FREE copy of my new eBook, ‘Growing Through Crisis’ and learn why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset.

Tom Anstett was a four-year player at Boston College and an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee as both a player and a coach, Tom Anstett completed 42 years as a high school coach in 2014 with 21 years as a head coach at three schools. He also taught English during that time and served as the department chairman for fourteen years. Tom was a Golden Apple nominee as a teacher and earned district coach of the year numerous times. He published his first book, Stop Whining; Start Winning (for teachers and coaches) in 2017 and just completed his second with co-author Tom McCormack (Victory Is in the Details). Currently retired, Tom still tutors individual players with skill development in the Green Bay area. He also provides English workshops for teachers through the Joliet (IL) Professional Development Alliance. Tom has been married to Susan for 32 years; they have two sons and two grandsons. Tom McCormack just completed his 50th consecutive year of coaching. He has coached at every level from grammar school to head high school coach. He played on the DePaul University freshman team as a walk-on, graduating from DePaul with a degree in Physical Education. He spent 33 years as a head high school varsity coach, one year at Immaculate Conception High School where he served as Tom Anstett’s assistant for the previous six years, and thirty-two years as the head coach at Conant High School. During his years as a high school head coach, he received numerous coach of the year awards from the Mid-Suburban League and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. He was inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall of Fame as a coach in 2010 and ranks first in all-time among Mid-Suburban boys’ head coaches with 576 career victories. He is now retired and conducts player development workouts in the Schaumburg area. He has been married to Mary Alis for 44 years; they have two daughters, two sons, and seven grandchildren. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it is so important to really think about and understand why you coach How the love of competition plays such a key role in the success of coaches and players What moved them to write their book, Victory Is In The Details What the difference between daydreaming and imagination are and what imagination plays such a key role in player development Why it is so important to not create a victim when sending a message How their journey started on a hoop court at a park on the Northwest side of Chicago Why being invaluable without being most valuable helps make players stars in their roles Additional resources: Book: Victory Is In The Details

In his role, Pat is responsible for setting the strategy and direction for leadership development at Danaher. Before joining Danaher, Pat served as the Director of Global Leadership Development at Eli Lilly which consistently ranked in the Top 20 globally in the AON Hewitt study of Top Companies for developing leaders. Pat joined Lilly in 2000 as a Senior Sales Representative promoting the endocrine system products. He then became an Operations Associate for the endocrine business unit where he improved integration of diabetes, osteoporosis, and endocrine teams. Pat’s next role was as a District Sales Manager in the Chicago Diabetes District for four years. Prior to joining Lilly, Pat was the Division I Associate Head Basketball Coach at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. In this role for ten years, Pat led his teams to two NCAA tournaments and four  NIT tournaments. He also served as a faculty member in the Bradley University Foster School of Business teaching Organizational Development. Pat has previously been on the Board of Directors for Chaucie’s Place whose mission is to generate awareness of and prevent child abuse through its education and prevention programs. Pat has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Elmhurst College, a master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. Pat’s dissertation explored the relationship between leader authenticity and trust. Pat currently serves as an adjunct faculty member with the prestigious Lacy School of Business at Butler University. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How a leadership conference early in Pat’s career at Eli Lilly sparked the realization that he had the opportunity to impact others by bringing his coaching skills to the business world Why authenticity is such a powerful leadership characteristic How the process of receiving his doctorate inspired Pat to write his book, The Power of Genuine Leadership, How Authentic Leaders Earn Trust What is the key role that consistency plays in Pat’s Authenticity Trust Model Why it is so fundamentally critical for communication to be supported by courage and accountability What the three behavioral components of the Authenticity Trust Model are How his ability to be genuine resulted from the confidence of his Mother and the approval of his Mother-in-Law Additional resources: Book: The Power of Genuine Leadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-donahue-4350a3b/  

A recognized expert in preparing for IPOs, Steve Cakebread led the financial teams that took Yext, Pandora, and Salesforce to successful initial public offerings (IPOs). He serves on the board of Bill.com, which went public in December 2019, and sat on the boards of SolarWinds, and Ehealth, as they made their initial public offerings. Earlier in his career, Steve served as CFO for Autodesk, vice president of finance for Silicon Graphic (now SGI), an director of finance for Hewlett-Packard. Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MBA with a focus on international finance from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What Steve learned from working in his parents’ auto garage and then later in college in their winery What similarities Steve sees in the highly regarded Cakebread Cellars and IPO’s What made Steve walk away from his career in established companies to join a startup What gave Steve the confidence that Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext could go the distance when he joined them in their early days Why Steve believes it is so critical to hire generalists in the early stage of a startup Why it is so important to talk to your people about where they see themselves in three to five years and how often you should have that conversation Why it is so critical for a startup to have a founder team that is really committed to a vision that is changing something How Steve has stayed so ‘even’ mentally, physically, and emotionally over the years in the stress packed startup world Why Steve believes it is so valuable to invest in your community and how that fits into The IPO Playbook Additional resources: www.TheIPOPlaybook.com Book - The IPO Playbook Your Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/IPOPlaybook Your Twitter Name: @smcakebread Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecakebread/  

Ed Molitor, Sr. has 42 years of experience as an educator, coach and motivator. A firm believer that life and athletics is a “Frame of Mind Game”, Ed has presented to hundreds of coaches and student-athletes at clinics and sports camps throughout the Midwest. He also taught graduate classes to teachers and coaches on such topics as peak performance, leadership, team building, sports motivation and mental strength training. Inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall Of Fame in 1997, Ed also serves on the All-State selection committee. A consummate motivator, he has developed a unique plan for athletes of all ages to reach their potential. When applied, his insights into motivation and thought management will certainly make a difference in a person’s life. He has helped a countless number of athletes learn to balance the stress of competition and the other areas of their lives. They are able to transfer what they have learned into a life of self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and peak performance. Coaching Resume: Head Basketball Coach Palatine High School, Palatine, Illinois 1976 – 2008 Head Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1969 – 1976 Assistant Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1968 – 1969 Assistant Basketball Coach DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 – 1968 Assistant Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1979 and 1992 Head Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1993 Assistant Coach for the Illinois Select AAU Team that defeated the Russian Junior National Team in 1988 Served on the Basketball Advisory Board for the I.H.S.A. 1985 – 1988 Serves on the I.B.C.A. All- State Board 1981-present Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997 Conducted Basketball Camps throughout the Midwest 1973 – 2007 Teaching Resume: Physical Education, Palatine High School, Palatine Illinois 1976 – 2008 Continuing Education Instructor for Pearson Professional Development, St. Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois 1990 – 2006 Biology, Health and Physical Education, Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1968 – 1976 Biology, DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 -1968 Memberships: Member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association What you’ll learn about in this episode: What are four components that help drive your coaching philosophy How your coaching philosophy helps shape the culture of your team, program, and organization How Ed studied other coaches and built a coaching philosophy that was his own, so he was ready to go when he became a head coach Why Ed believes that all behavior is meaningful, purposeful, and needs fulfillment How your coaching philosophy needs to evolve over time while holding true to your values and never compromising what you stand for Why it is so significant to not coach everyone the same way, yet treat them the same way What are the four basic needs of every human and why is it so important to know which ones your people value the most on an individual basis What are the key questions you can ask yourself as you build your coaching philosophy    

In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why perspective is so important during adversity How to operate from a place of gratitude during adversity How gratitude helps us work through anxiety How Thanksgiving Day his freshman year at Creighton forever changed the way he approached gratitude….how to feel it, how to express it, how to share it, and what impact it has on our relationships Why those who come from a place of gratitude experience greater success growing through adversity What does it mean to be All-In on expressing gratitude How to take gratitude to the next level Additional resources: Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Instagram: @edmolitor Download a FREE copy of my new eBook, ‘Growing Through Crisis’ and learn why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset.

Scott O’Neil is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. O’Neil is responsible for the organization’s leadership, strategic vision, operations and global ambitions, including the pursuit and acquisition of sports, entertainment and consumer-facing properties. He is the acting Chief Executive Officer overall properties within the organization’s portfolio and under the ownership of Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, including: the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Prudential Center, a top five-ranked performance venue in the U.S. located in Newark, New Jersey; Dignitas, an internationally renowned esports organization which includes Clutch Gaming, the NBA 2K League’s 76ers Gaming Club, the Sixers Innovation Lab, the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), and the Binghamton Devils (AHL). He is an acting Co-Managing partner for Elevate Sports Ventures, a sports and entertainment agency created in partnership between HBSE, Live Nation | Ticketmaster, the San Francisco 49ers and Oak View Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O’Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today. Previous executives whom he has mentored and managed run many of the top organizations in sports and entertainment today; those he currently manages are poised to lead the industry into the next generation. O’Neil’s reputation for authentic leadership, unparalleled drive to innovate and emphasis on the importance of corporate culture has placed him at the forefront of the industry vanguard. In merely six years overseeing operations for the properties in HBSE’s portfolio, O’Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history; construct the most technically advanced training complex in professional sports, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex; establish an industry-leading Innovation Lab, and become the first U.S. professional sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team. In that same period, under O’Neil’s ambitious and aggressive leadership, Prudential Center has become a top seven and top five most-played venue in the U.S. and the world by Billboard and Pollstar, respectively, and welcomes over 1.75 million fans and event attendees through its doors annually. Of his professional accomplishments, O’Neil considers his organizations’ corporate culture and dedication to community service his greatest successes and future legacy. The Philadelphia 76ers have been named one of the “Most Innovative Companies” in the world by Fast Company magazine (2018), one of the “Top 50 Cultures” in the U.S. by Entrepreneur (2017), three-times named a “Best Place to Work in Philadelphia” by the Philadelphia Business Journal (2016, 2015, 2014), twice named a “Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal (2018, 2017) and twice named one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by internationally-renowned Selling Power Magazine (2019, 2018). Prudential Center was named a “Best Business” by NJBiz (2016). O’Neil’s belief that those who steward iconic sports and entertainment brands have the responsibility and privilege to use those platforms to mentor the next generation of leaders and make the world a better place is the driving force behind HBSE’s community engagement initiatives. Recognizing the important role HBSE’s properties play within its communities, O’Neil’s employees individually volunteer 76 hours of service annually in the communities where their fans and patrons live, work and play, resulting in more than 30,000 hours of dedicated community service each year. The Philadelphia 76ers’ charitable endeavor, the Sixers Youth Foundation, has additionally raised more than $1 million for Philadelphia-area youth last year alone and is leveraging sports to help children in need. A former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O’Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history while overseeing iconic sports properties including the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). O’Neil spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of the NBA’s renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations group, where he advised NBA, WNBA and NBA Gatorade League teams on all business operations, CRM Department and NBA Canada business. Earlier in his career, O’Neil served as the President of HoopsTV.com and held positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and New Jersey Nets (NBA). For almost a decade, O’Neil has served as an Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the Philadelphia Business Journal named O’Neil to their “Power 100” list of the “most influential people” in the greater Philadelphia region; he additionally received Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEO” honor in 2018. In 2019, The Hockey News named O’Neil No. 37 on their list of “100 People of Power and Influence.” In 2019, Hashtag Sports honored O’Neil with an award for “Leadership in Supporting Diversity in Sports.” Sports and technology outlet, SportTechie, named O’Neil as 2017’s “Most Innovative Executive”; in 2016, Philadelphia Magazine declared him one of the “Most Innovative Leaders” in Philadelphia. He has been twice named to The NJBiz “Power 100” list. As a young executive, O’Neil was thrice recognized at Sports Business Journal’s acclaimed “Forty Under 40” Awards; launching him into the publication’s renowned “Hall of Fame.” He additionally received “Forty Under 40” honors from Adweek and Sporting News in 2006 and 2005 respectively. O’Neil’s influence and experience have earned him a place at the podium at some of the largest industry conferences in the world, delivering keynotes at events such as: Leaders in Sport, Beyond Sport, Sports Business Journal’s World Congress of Sport, the IEG Pivot Conference, the Ivy Sports Symposium, Sports Marketing Association’s Conference and more. O’Neil’s leadership practices have been chronicled and applauded in The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, publishers of The New York Times Best Seller, Leadership and Self Deception, The Orange Revolution by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, and Potato Chip Ticket Sales by Kathy Burrows. He has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and has twice co-hosted Bloomberg television’s Bloomberg. He also interacts daily with his nearly 20,000 Twitter and 35,000 LinkedIN. He serves on the boards for the March of Dimes, Zoomi Inc., the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Sixers Innovation Lab. O’Neil earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Villanova University and his master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa, and three daughters. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How applauding talent, rewarding character, and celebrating both teamwork and teammates has earned Scott the reputation for his authentic leadership, having an unparalleled drive to innovate, and the emphasis he places on the importance of culture How Scott and his team went about changing the landscape of diversity and inclusion when he took over the 76’ers Why Scott is intentional about hiring people for leadership roles when they may be too young and not quite ready How Scott does such an incredible job of prioritizing and balancing his life as Father, Husband and Sports Executive What is Scott’s process of recruiting and retaining incredible executive talent What were the three biggest lessons that Scott learned from David Stern How the 76’ers were able to set season ticket sales records despite having one of the worst records in the NBA Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: Scott O'Neil Your Twitter Name: @ScottONeil Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neil-057203/  

John Sabatalo is the President of Planes Companies – a global moving, warehousing, transportation, and logistics firm – located in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He is also President of Global Workplace Solutions (or GWS, for short), a subsidiary of Planes that delivers global project management and workplace services to corporations, healthcare and lab facilities, hospitality companies, governmental agencies, and educational institutions. As one of 13 members of the board of UniGroup – a $1.7 billion transportation company – John plays a key role in transforming the industry. John has been with Planes and GWS since 1991 and has served as President since 2003. Prior to becoming a leader at Planes and GWS, John enjoyed a very successful career in athletics. In high school, he was a four-year baseball varsity starter and captain and a three-year football varsity starter and captain. He then attended the University of Massachusetts on a football scholarship. Even after he hung up the pads, John’s love for the game never left him: his coaching career began at the University of Cincinnati, where he was recruited to be part of their graduate assistant program. He then spent six years as the offensive coordinator of local powerhouse St. Xavier High School before becoming the school’s youngest-ever athletic director. Following this success, he spent five years coaching football at Lakota High School, where he earned the accolade of the Division I Coach of the Year. John’s passion for athletics is a fundamental part of his character, as he is affectionately still called “coach” by many to this day. His leadership style mirrors that of a true motivator, as his presence visibly energizes those around him. John’s competitive spirit and his uncanny ability to align business acumen and strategy to the x’s and o’s of the sports world resulted in the birth of the Planes/GWS TEAM culture in 2016. Originally introduced to 50 business unit leaders as part of a six-month leadership series, TEAM rolled out to the entire company in 2017. The success of the rollout – evidenced by the organization being voted a Top Workplace in Cincinnati by its own employees for seven years running – has led leaders of businesses and teams all over the country to seek John’s coaching on the creation of high-performance teams. John is a passionate believer in the importance of culture in transforming teams of people to work with a shared mindset and win together. John and his high school sweetheart, Lynn, have been married for 41 years. They have two sons, Brian and Stephen, and three beautiful grandchildren. Beyond athletics and business, John’s passions lie in spending time by the ocean and making memories with family and friends. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What the Huddle means to Planes and GWS and how this has proven so significant during the Pandemic How John navigated the beginning of the Pandemic even though it seemed similar to flying a plane at night without any instruments What the four points on the Compass of Communication are How the TEAM at Planes and GWS capitalized on the opportunity to connect with their customers more than ever with the help of technology What were the biggest challenges to their ability to bring it…..their positive energy and effort….every day What did the leaders of Planes and GWS do creatively to provide consistent guidance and motivation to their people during this time, especially when they were working remotely Why it was so critical to show compassion while figuring out each individual new normal and what that meant to them Additional resources: www.planes-movingstorage.com www.gwscorporate.com www.planes-specializedlogistics.com www.planes-commercialservices.com LinkedIn: John Sabatalo Bill Curry video https://www.secsports.com/video/29272835/power-sports-unite

In many ways, I believe I am just like any of the billions of people existing on this planet. ​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy’s International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back.  I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life.  The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!   One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Where the name ‘Motivational Check’ for his blog came from What it means to have an uncommon and extraordinary life What the biggest lessons are that he has learned during the fight for his life Why he struggled with self-confidence on the court in high school and college even though he was a great basketball player What caused him to battle his mind for supremacy How an unexpected letter from his Dad during his freshman year at The Citadel changed his life How he came to appreciate that he could use his hurting and anguish to make him stronger and more resolute What was the journey to writing his AMAZING book ‘Sustainable Excellence- 10 Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life’ Additional resources: Book Sustainable Excellence - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS Sustainable Excellence - Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840  Motivational Check: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/  Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck Twitter Name: @terrytucker2012 Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/

Patrick Murphy was named the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Marywood University in September 2019. Murphy became the Pacers' first new Athletics Director in 28 years. For the 2020-21 academic year, Murphy will serve on the Atlantic East Conference Athletic Director Executive Committee as Vice-Chair. Pat came to Marywood with 25 years of athletics experience at the NCAA Division I level. Most recently, he spent 18 years as an associate athletics director at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Prior to that Pat was the Director of Athletic Business and Financial Affairs at DePaul University in Chicago from 1997-2001. He served as Associate Director of Athletics at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York between 1993 and 1997. Murphy began his athletics administration career in 1991 as the Director of Athletics for Marketing and Development for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland Throughout his career, Murphy developed a winning bid and proposal to host 12 NCAA Championships events. He served as the tournament director for men's basketball, women's basketball and men's ice hockey regionals. Murphy was the tournament director for the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four in Philadelphia. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What has been the keys to communicating with his coaches and athletes during the pandemic Why has it proven so critical to embrace their current situation and to be very conscious of delivering all communication to their athletes in a positive way How the coaches and administrators at Marywood University have created the best sense of normalcy in an abnormal situation What the three keys to a successful career in the athletics administration industry (any industry for that matter) are according to one of his valued mentors How he got his start in the industry How saving a rejection letter landed him a significant job years later Why he views his ultimate responsibility as developing the people around him and what that looks like Additional resources: Facebook Profile: pmurphy Twitter Name: prmurphy Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-r-murphy22/

In the last 26 years, Ed Molitor has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business. From working as an NCAA Basketball coach at Texas A&M to becoming the Vice President of a national recruiting firm, Ed has taught countless athletes, coaches, and business leaders how to THINK, ACT, and EXECUTE at an elite level. Ed has a unique set of skills to deliver leaders across the country a purposeful, positive, energetic, and refreshing experience to unlock their true potential. In 2016, Ed launched his company, The Molitor Group, in order to reach and add value to a larger sphere of ambitious individuals and help them achieve their goals every day. Through The Molitor Group, Ed has guided all types of leaders to achieve success. From entrepreneurs and executives to teams and companies, The Molitor Group specializes in empowering individuals and groups to achieve at the next level. Through Leadership Performance training, coaching, and speaking, Ed’s goal is to supply people and organizations with the necessary tools to move forward from where they are now to where they want to be. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What perspective means and why it is so important Why the mindset that adversity happens for us and not to us is a game-changer What is one exercise that will bring this mindset into focus Why focusing on growing through adversity instead of going through adversity is so powerful What is the process that Ed follows when he is hit with a major shot of adversity Why is it so significant to stay consistent with what you stand for no matter how challenging that can be What eight keys to success have kept showing up in Ed’s client work and his conversations during the COVID-19 pandemic What are the action items you can do right now that will benefit others Additional resources: Email: ed@themolitorgroup.com Website: www.themolitorgroup.com Instagram: @edmolitor Download a FREE copy of my new eBook, ‘Growing Through Crisis’ and learn why vulnerability can be a powerful leadership asset.

Kentucky Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager  Mark has served as General Manager of Kentucky Speedway since it was acquired by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., in 2009. As President under the original track ownership, he played a primary role in the planning, development and operation of the facility dating back to the track’s inception and first race in 2000. He is the former president of Turfway Park Race Course, a Thoroughbred track in Florence, KY. Mark also served as President of Carroll Properties, a commercial real estate development company and was a long-time associate of speedway founder Jerry Carroll. Mark has owned and bred several Thoroughbreds in partnership with Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen. Mark graduated with a degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Lori, reside in Edgewood, KY and are the parents of five children and six grandchildren. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it is so critical right now to figure out how do we do things better than we did before How he came to find the perfect location for Kentucky Motor Speedway How the ability to constantly being able to evolve and change has been such a significant factor in Mark’s amazing career How your professional career can sometimes be like a punt return and you have to make the most of catching a good break What are the three non-negotiables that the team at Kentucky Speedway have which enables them to be such a successful team What were some of the forced changes at Kentucky Speedway and how did Mark and his team do the best they could with those situations Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: Msimendinger Your Twitter Name: @msimendinger  

Ed Molitor, Sr. has 42 years of experience as an educator, coach and motivator. A firm believer that life and athletics is a “Frame of Mind Game”, Ed has presented to hundreds of coaches and student-athletes at clinics and sports camps throughout the Midwest. He also taught graduate classes to teachers and coaches on such topics as peak performance, leadership, team building, sports motivation and mental strength training. Inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall Of Fame in 1997, Ed also serves on the All-State selection committee. A consummate motivator, he has developed a unique plan for athletes of all ages to reach their potential. When applied, his insights into motivation and thought management will certainly make a difference in a person’s life. He has helped a countless number of athletes learn to balance the stress of competition and the other areas of their lives. They are able to transfer what they have learned into a life of self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and peak performance. Coaching Resume: Head Basketball Coach Palatine High School, Palatine, Illinois 1976 – 2008 Head Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1969 – 1976 Assistant Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1968 – 1969 Assistant Basketball Coach DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 – 1968 Assistant Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1979 and 1992 Head Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1993 Assistant Coach for the Illinois Select AAU Team that defeated the Russian Junior National Team in 1988 Served on the Basketball Advisory Board for the I.H.S.A. 1985 – 1988 Serves on the I.B.C.A. All- State Board 1981-present Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997 Conducted Basketball Camps throughout the Midwest 1973 – 2007 Teaching Resume: Physical Education, Palatine High School, Palatine Illinois 1976 – 2008 Continuing Education Instructor for Pearson Professional Development, St. Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois 1990 – 2006 Biology, Health and Physical Education, Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1968 – 1976 Biology, DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 -1968 Memberships: Member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association What you’ll learn about in this episode: What makes quotes so powerful How Coach would use quotes as a teaching tool for his teams What he means by breaking down their resistance with his persistence What are three things that shape a person and which two are controllable What are the steps Coach gave his players to help change their attitude What does it mean to feed your mind on a daily basis How is a team like a fist  

EXECUTIVE PRACTICE LEAD, QUALITY SOLUTIONS & CUSTOMER ANALYTICS Bryan is a proven business leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading executive-level account strategy, building and leading high-functioning teams and practices, and identifying and delivering technology solutions that meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace. Bryan’s success in selling and delivering diverse technology solutions to Fortune 100 companies can be attributed to his clear, persuasive communication style and keen ability to relate complex solutions to stakeholders at varying levels. Prior to joining The Northridge Group, Bryan has held senior management positions at market-leading technology companies includes IBM, Apple, and AT&T. As the Executive Practice Lead of The Northridge Group’s Quality Solutions and Customer Analytics team, Bryan leads the organization’s delivery of actionable, data-driven customer insights for our clients and is responsible for developing new service offerings to address evolving market opportunities. Bryan holds a B.A. in Psychology from Creighton University where he was a  pitcher on the baseball team and team captain both his junior and senior season. Father of 3 Strong-willed Daughters Maddie (16), Mia(15) and Samantha (12)! What you’ll learn about in this episode: How finding people who have a framework to better themselves and others have helped The Northridge Group build a sustainable culture Why it is so important to get comfortable with failure as soon as possible As The Northridge Group scales their Executive Advisor Space, what are some of the things they are looking for, questions they are asking and how they are a tell for how prepared you are and what skills you possess How circumstances and adversity early in his life changed the path of his athletic career and motivated him to be the best Father he could be Why it is so important to have a personal Board of Directors and how do you go about building one What are the three principles that he lives by and how can they improve your professional and personal life immediately What does he look for in people when he is on a video call with his team members or interviewees What are the tools, resources, and practices that Bryan has used to develop the ability to be present Additional resources: Personal Your Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillis.146/ Your Twitter Name: https://twitter.com/bryanmgillis Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillis/ The Northridge Group northridgegroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-northridge-group/ https://www.facebook.com/NorthridgeGroup/ Operations Made Better Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operations-made-better/id1445454626

Jon is the founder of AUXO eCommerce, a consultancy that helps brands launch and grow on Amazon. Prior to AUXO, Jon was a leader at Amazon, managing a $2+ billion business and recruiting over 25k third-party sellers to the marketplace.  At AUXO, Jon teaches brands how to think like Amazon and be "brilliant at the basics." He works with both large brands (including the #1 third-party seller on Amazon) and small brands to tap hidden growth opportunities, improve operations, and gain a share of voice through Amazon Advertising. He is a recognized expert in Amazon and eCommerce marketplaces and is regularly quoted in Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, and the WSJ. Jon is also an active advisor to, and investor in, early-stage digital start-ups. He's a mentor at Chicago-based tech incubator, 1871, and recently joined the advisory board of Vexpo, a technology company that has created a wedding marketplace designed for today’s digitally centric couples. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What the shopping cart test is and where he learned that lesson What it takes to succeed in a fast-moving and high-pressure environment like Amazon Why the first 100 days at Amazon are so critical and how they revealed what was already inside of him Why he chooses to focus on three long-term systems instead of goals and what those systems are What are the two mental models he leans into when making big decisions Why good intentions do not work in business Why the white-belt mentality is so critical What are the three things he looks for in a startup Additional resources: https://www.auxoecommerce.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-derkits/

Ted Simendinger, President and CEO of Ocean Palmer and Associates is a globally experienced leadership coach with expertise in behavior-based talent development, executive and Millennial coaching, change management, sales problem-solving, and sales excellence. He has extensive global experience solving complex organizational and performance challenges that enable quick, relevant repositioning for greater success. Ted utilizes strategic planning, private coaching, and classroom facilitation at multiple levels to explain, teach, and develop high-performance diversity talent and inclusionary cultures. Ted is also the founder of the No Bats Baseball Club which is a baseball-related charity organization that has raised over $2Million with an incredible group of good men, doing good things, for the right reasons. A former #1 salesman with Xerox and top senior instructor at the Xerox International Training Center for Management Development, Ted has extensive experience in designing and updating curriculum. An accomplished and respected award-winning author and speaker, Ted has guested on network TV talk shows coast-to-coast and has been featured on over 3,500 global radio stations. Considered one of the world's foremost teachers on the subject of "Worry," Ted's popular life skills book "Managing the Worry Circle: How to Improve Your Life by Worrying Less" -- written under his pen name "Ocean Palmer" -- is utilized around the world. He is also an expert on The Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What exactly is the 'No Bats Club'. How he built a baseball-related charity organization that has raised over $2Million with an incredible group of good men, doing good things, for the right reasons. What surrounding himself with the best during his time at Xerox did for him professionally. How identifying his true north drove Ted to teach vital business concepts in a life skills format. How he became a worry expert. What are the three types of things we worry about. Who is Ocean Palmer. What type of learning resonates with adults and how do you make the teaching help them do a deep dive into their heart. How he helps others get to a good place between their head and heart. Additional resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-simendinger-b346316/ https://oceanpalmer.com/ http://www.nobats.com/

In 2008, Bonner Paddock summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. Four years later, he earned the elite triathlete title, Kona Ironman. Thousands have done each individually. Bonner is the first person with cerebral palsy to do both. When Bonner was born, his umbilical cord had coiled twice around his neck, depriving him of oxygen, causing parts of his brain to die. That cord didn’t take his life, but it changed it forever. Diagnosed in his youth, Bonner swore he wouldn’t let this neurological disorder limit him, and for twenty-nine years he guarded the truth about his health. But the sudden death of a friend’s young son who also suffered from CP forced Bonner to re-evaluate his life. No longer would he be content striving for normal. Instead, he would live life to its fullest, pursuing one breathtaking experience at a time—while raising money for special needs children along the way—and never turn down a challenge for fear of his physical limitations. His monumental climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro was documented in the film Beyond Limits and helped raise money for the construction of a new childcare center in Orange County, providing early treatment for children with all types of physical disabilities. Bonner took his vision global and has been building more centers around the world to help children live better lives. When he completed the Kona Ironman… which is 140 miles of racing…. in 16 1/2 hours, he raised over $560,000 for special needs children. His is a remarkable journey that has taken him across the globe and introduced him to a fascinating cast of characters who have supported his inspiring quest. An athlete, adventurer, and philanthropist, Bonner is today no longer defined by his limits, but by the moments that pushed him past them. One More Step shows us that we can all conquer our own challenges and embrace every moment life has to offer. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How the work Bonner first did in Tanzania showed him what wisdom and intelligence mean and what having a purpose in life is. How the idea for the OM Foundation popped in his head when he was in Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. What it was like when he and Dr. Aminian first traveled to Tanzania to see patients and met Juliana. How mentally challenging it was knowing that he had to have an almost perfect race to complete the Kona Ironman in the required 17 hours. How viewing the “Magic Hour” the year before helped Bonner prepare for the Kona Ironman. How Bonner controlled the conversation in his head while training and on race day. What advice Bonner gives people with self-limiting beliefs due to circumstances beyond their control. Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: @OMFoundation Your Twitter Name: @OMFoundation Instagram: @om_foundation_global Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonner-paddock-rinn-95086b5/ https://1man1mission.org/