Episodes

  • Martin Jarmond REPLAY (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5

    Martin Jarmond REPLAY (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5
    Nov 11 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our fifth guest, Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:25) - Overseeing All Sports at UCLA & Impact of Youth Sports on Life (5:11) - Exposure For Student Athletes & NIL Deals (9:58) - Leadership Opportunities & Other Colleges He Worked At (12:57) - Mentorship & Taking Advantage of Opportunities (16:19) Action Oriented People & Being Able To Reset Each Year (19:50) - Attributes Martin Looks For In Hiring & Drawing Inspirtation In Learning (23:48) - The Differences in Being AD at Boston College vs. UCLA & Developing Confidence in People (28:01) - BTS on Shift From Pac 12 to BIG 10 & Taking Feedback To Make Decisions (31:08) - Biggest Misconceptions About The Athletic Director Role & Internal/External Responsibilities (45:24) - Recruitment of Top Tier Athletes & Partnering with Jordan Brand (50:29) - Finding Ways To Decompress & Advice For Ambitious Executive Subscribers (58:03) - Reaching Out To Mentors & Immersing Yourself In An Organization (1:00:51) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Max Siegel REPLAY (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4

    Max Siegel REPLAY (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4
    Nov 11 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) & Co-Host Darius Walker (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our fourth guest, Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:30) - Growing up in a Music Industry Family & How He Got To Where He Is Today (3:23) Notre Dame Law School & Building A Practice (5:20) Joining Sony BMG & Dale Earnhardt Inc. (6:39) Process To Building Relationships & The Shaping of His Leadership Philosophy (9:52) Rebuilding The Business & Building A Team at USA Track & Field (12:54) Logistics of 2024 Paris Olympics Games & Prioritizing Self Care Support System (16:39) - Experiencing Discipline of Olympians & Sharing Best Practices For Athletes (20:22) - Overseeing Inovation Implimentation & Data Analytics For Athletes (24:25) - Striking A $500M Deal with Nike & What Running Means To Phil Knight (29:05) - Getting a 5 Year Extension & Biggest Misconceptions About His Job (35:49) - Habits of His Favorite Employees & Looking For Areas To Improve with Direct/Indirect Reports (43:30) - Succession Planning & Needing A Full Olympic Cycle For Team Members (46:30) - Investing In His Professional Capabilites & Mentorship (49:55) - Advice To C-Level Executives To Stand Out & Advice To A First Time CEO (56:55) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Darius Walker http://www.NolanPartners.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ivan Gazidis REPLAY (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) on Being Employee 2 at MLS, Joining The Premier League - EPISODE 3

    Ivan Gazidis REPLAY (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) on Being Employee 2 at MLS, Joining The Premier League - EPISODE 3
    Oct 29 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:22) - Family Being Exiled From South Africa & Growing Up in England (2:19) Studying Astrophysics, Then Law at Oxford Before Practicing (3:55) Moving To Los Angeles, Creating The Business Plan For MLS & Receiving Funding (8:39) Lamar Hunt’s Philosophy For MLS & Ownership Strength In The League (13:02) Leaving MLS After 14 Years (16:19) The Move To Arsenal & How It Came To Be (21:06) - Advice For Young Dreamers About Starting A League & Team Leadership Examples (31:42) - The Importance of Diverse Leadership On and Off The Field (34:17) - Building A Culture of Trust (38:38) - Hiring Philosophies (46:29) - Biggest Leadership Learnings From Working at Arsenal & in Milan (51:40) - Having a Surprise Cancer Diagnosis (54:20) - His New Position at Kilmer Group & Their Acquisitions Across Sports (1:00:15) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Business & Life (1:04:53) - Being a Cultural Amphibian & Developing Cultural Dexterity (1:10:05) - Maintaining Mental & Physical Health As a CEO (1:13:19) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Catie Griggs REPLAY (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2

    Catie Griggs REPLAY (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2
    Oct 21 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There (4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14 (9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues (12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United (14:47) - Creating A Psychological Safe Space & Fun Experience For Fans (17:53) - Morning Routine & Controlling Her Calendar (22:06) - Beating Out 120 Candidates For The Position At The Seattle Mariners (24:42) - Having A Passion For Informational Interviews & Her First Job In Sports (28:55) - Her First 100 Days At The Mariners & Sitting Amongst The Fans (31:14) - Cultural Values at The Mariners & Hiring (38:02) - Value Framework & Work Habits That Lead To Diversity of Thought (43:34) - Supporting High Performers & Hosting The MLB All Star Game (49:46) - Cadence of Meeting with Direct Reports & What She Obsesses Over (53:27) - The Power of Observation & Engaging with Fans (56:57) - Impact Fan Interaction Initiatives (59:49) - Advice For C-Level Executives Looking To Step Into President or CEO roles (1:02:27) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson, & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners Follow us on Instagram @excellentleadershippodcast
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Mark Donovan REPLAY (President, Kansas City Chiefs) on A Goal To Become The World’s Team, Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team - EPISODE 1

    Mark Donovan REPLAY (President, Kansas City Chiefs) on A Goal To Become The World’s Team, Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team - EPISODE 1
    Oct 14 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) are here with our first guest, Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:18) - From A Kid In Pensylvania To Where He Is Today (5:46) - Working At An Agency & Being Drawn To Working For A League (8:09) - Working & Learning From 3 Different Commisioners (1 NHL & 2 NFL) (14:00) - Going From The League Office To The Philadelphia Eagles & Learning On The Fly (16:25) - How Playing Quarterback In The Ivy League & For The New York Giants Helped His Confidence For His Career (19:16) - Enstilling Confidence In His Senior Leadership Team & Communication In Meetings (22:43) - Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team & It’s Relationship on The Football Side (27:20) - Protecting Your Calendar & Overcommunication (30:04) - The Importance of Physical, Mental Health & Morning Routine (32:12) - Retaining Executives & Creating Opportunities For Them (35:14) - What Mark Is Obsessed With & How He Spends His Time Day To Day (37:23) - Making Sure Vision Is Filtered Throughout The Organization (40:49) - Getting The Chiefs Back To Being A Model Franchise & Wanting To Be “The World’s Team” (43:28) - Acquiring Fans & Customers Globally (47:01) - Advice For First Time President’s & CEOs (48:27) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Hosts Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com MArtwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson, Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    55 mins
  • Jim Frevola (President of Business, A.F.C. Bournemouth) on How An Executive Gets To Premier League, Being Approachable In The Community - EPISODE 14

    Jim Frevola (President of Business, A.F.C. Bournemouth) on How An Executive Gets To Premier League, Being Approachable In The Community - EPISODE 14
    Oct 7 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our fourteenth guest, Jim Frevola (President of Business Operations, A.F.C. Bournemouth) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:04) - How An American Executive Makes It To The Premier League & Moving To London (10:19) - Getting The Life Changing Call & Being Offered The Job (15:01) - An Interview with The OKC Thunder & Going To Bournmouth (18:45) Deciding To Take The Job & Learnings To Building A Network (24:15) - Building A Social Media Presence & Being Approachable In The Community (27:35) - Pivoting Away From A Wrong Choice & Experiences That Have Shaped Him (36:38) - Biggest Difference in Premier League & Major Changes He’s Implimented & Facing Backlash (43:10) - Advice For New Preisdent’s of Organizations & Hiring Within Network (48:01) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    52 mins
  • Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance - EPISODE 13

    Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance - EPISODE 13
    Sep 30 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chat Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our thirteenth guest, Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:35) - How His Passion For Football Began at A Young Age & Playing In Academy (3:31) - How A Scout Spends A Day & Priorities In Scouting Youth Players (7:35) - Coaching In Japan & Training Culture (13:45) Becoming Sporting Director & Getting To The Top of The Pyramid (18:04) - The Importance of Curiosity & Finding The Best People In Recruitment (22:18) - Values at Toulouse & How Getting Relegated Helped The Culture (32:14) - Thinking Ahead About Leadership & Implimenting A Culture Change (37:25) - Winning Games & Hiring People/Players Who Fit The Culture (44:37) - Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance (49:09) - Finding Time For Further Development of Self & Mental/Physical Health (53:44) - 7 Question Blitz (56:58) - Deciding To Join Toulouse FC & Being A Part of Ownership Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In A Global Sport - EPISODE 12

    Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In A Global Sport - EPISODE 12
    Sep 23 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our twelfth guest, Pablo Longoria (President, Olympique de Marseille) to discuss: (0:00) - Intro Package (1:35) - Becoming CEO at 35 & Getting His First Job (4:02) - Balance of Finding Talent in Soccer & Working with Newcastle As A Scout (7:35) - How A Scout Spends A Day In His Life & Scouting With Technology Today (10:47) - Psychological Aspect of Football & Assessing Talent (14:15) Reflecting On A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In A Global Sport (18:48) - Values In Leadership of The Organization & Interviewing To Hire (26:08) - Creating A Culture of Commitment & Becoming Chief Scout At Juventus (29:43) - Becoming Sporting Director At 32 & Elevating Talent Around You (33:54) - Taking A Year Off & What The Start of His Day Looks Like As CEO (37:30) - The Importance of Health & Accountability (44:01) - Mentorship & Becoming A CEO (52:20) - Advice To Others For Practicing Humility & Self Audits (57:40) - 7 Question Blitz Subscribe To Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExcellentLeadershipPodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excellent-leadership-podcast/id1756992305 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KU2g2Baee7a5d04fQfSzs Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b52f086a-0266-4345-be4d-bb8a7cde89fd/EXCELLENT-LEADERSHIP-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GBz Subscribe on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-excellent-leadership-podca-195005286?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners), http://www.NolanPartners.com Artwork & Creative Marketing by: Katherine Sheridan, Alex Gomez, Rachel Walsh, Michael Dawson & Zach Hubric Produced by: DBPodcasts http://www.DBPodcasts.com Producers: Miles Davis & Jordan Winter Editor/Cinematographer: Daniel Demme Krutchkoff ©2024 Nolan Partners
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    1 hr and 8 mins