Excellent Leadership Podcast
The Excellent Leadership Podcast features interviews with sports and entertainment CEOs, presidents, general managers, athletic directors, head coaches, elite athletes, and performers. Each episode explores their career journeys, experiences, and advice, offering insights into high performance, championship cultures, team management, and leadership transformation. The show is hosted by Chad Biagini, President of Excel Search & Advisory at Excel Sports Management. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
Episodes
Steve Koonin (President & CEO @ATLHawks) on Running a Sports Team Like a Media Company & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) and Mark Mayleben are here with Steve Koonin (President & CEO @atlhawks & State Farm Arena) to discuss:
Excel Search & Advisory Intro (0:00)
Steve Koonin Intro (0:22)
The Hawks' in-house podcast studio & How the CEO role reinvents itself over time (1:31)
Stepping into an ownership controversy fi
Erick Harper (Athletic Director @UNLV) on Financial Literacy For Athletes in the NIL Era & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Erick Harper (Director of Athletics @unlv) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Erick Harper Intro (:24)
A memory that sticks out at UNLV & What he saw in taking this role (1:45)
Advice to a rising leader & The importance of communication with hi
Greg Beadles (President & CEO @atlantafalcons) on The Global Business Growth of Football & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Greg Beadles (President & CEO @atlantafalcons) to discuss:
Excel Seach & Advisory Intro (:02)
Greg Beadles Intro (:25)
What the role of CEO in the NFL really is & Where he spends most of his time in business (1:44)
Hiring for a coach or GM & The role that Matt Ryan is filling for th
Ross Bjork (Athletic Director at The Ohio State University) on The Scale of Being a Buckeye & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Ross Bjork (Athletic Director @theohiostateuniversity) to discuss:
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Ross Bjork (Athletic Director @theohiostateuniversity) to discuss:
Excel Search & Advisory Intro (:00)
Ross Bjork Intro
Kristen Holmes (Global Head of Human Performance @whoop) on Athlete & Executive Motivation Ceiling
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Matt Rogers (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Kristen Holmes (Global Head of Human Performance @whoop) to discuss:
Excel Seach & Advisory Intro (:02)
Kristen Holmes Intro (:24)
Being an athlete at Princeton & Joining WHOOP to enchance human performance (2:30)
Preperation for you
Dan Radakovich (Executive Director of FBSAD Association) on How To Be an Athletic Director & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with Dan Radakovich (Executive Director of FBSAD Association) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
How much the Athletic Director role has changed & How to differentiate yourself to be hired as an AD (1:23)
How to build your generalist muscle & What to do right in the first 60-90 days in onboarding (7:4
Candice Story Lee (Athletic Director @Vanderbilt) on The Value of Executive Coaching & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Candice Story Lee (Athletic Director @Vanderbilt) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
7 Question Blitz & First job (1:23)
The belief in Vanderbilt University & Encouraging people to fulfill their potential (10:10)
What to do with your team on to
Morgan Shaw Parker (President & COO of @AtlantaDream) on Leaving The NFL for a WNBA Franchise
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Matt Rogers(Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Morgan Shaw-Parker (President & COO of @AtlantaDream) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Why she left the NFL for the WNBA & The differences between both leagues (1:22)
Challeges of working in WNBA & Investment strategies to keep up with rising val
Desireé Reed-Francois (Director of Athletics @ArizonaWildcats) on Caring For Student Athletes & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Chris Hoppe (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Desireé Reed-Francois (Director of Athletics @ArizonaWildcats) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Her first job & Being present (1:15)
Deciding to become an Athletic Director because of her brother & How Chad got into Executive Search (6:17)
Running At
Derek Schiller (President & CEO of Atlanta Braves) on Building Braves Vision in 32 Days, Strategic Risks & Building A Championship Winning Culture
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with (President & CEO of @Braves) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
The Atlanta Braves being a public company & Building a mix-use development (1:14)
Sustaining success & Near term and long term goal setting (8:50)
Championing Innovation & Braves Vision being created in 32 days (16:23)
Preparing for situa
Ryan Ellis (CEO of @TravisMathew) on Brand Initiative, Fabrication, Evaluating Partnerships & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with Ryan Ellis (CEO of @TravisMathew) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Leading TravisMathew & Brand Initiative (1:06)
Intake variables to make changes & Fabrication (9:28)
Early days of pitching to golf shops & Early clothing line creativity (1
John Needham (President of Publishing & Esports @RiotGames) on The Mission at Riot Games & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with John Needham (President of Publishing & Esports @RiotGames) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
First 60 days in a new organization & The mission of Riot Games (1:06)
Making yourself for accessible to a large team & Opening ceremonies for finals
Josh Brooks (Athletics Director at University of Georgia) on Key Values, NIL Era Strategies, Giving 100% All The Time
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:
Intro (:02)
Favorite Moments & Putting Pressure on himself to win Championships (1:24)
Going from Director of Football Operations to Athletics Director & How an
Gene Sykes (Chair U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) on LA28 Success, Effective CEOs & more
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 discuss:
Intro (:02)
Being Chair of USOPC & Ingredients of a Healthy Board (2:01)
Organizations building trust on their board & Strategic go
Mark Jackson (Athletics Director at Northwestern University) on Investing In All Sports, DNA of Hiring, The Science of Optimism, Mentor Mt. Rushmore
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, Northwestern University) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
The moment Mark decided to become an Athletic Director & Hiring Yes or No People (1:37)
B
Shelly Cayette (President of Business Operations, Charlotte Hornets) on Staring with The New Orleans Hornets, 10 Years at Cleveland Cavaliers
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 Business Operations, Charlotte Hornets) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Being a student athlete at Tulane University & Working in the Casino Industry (1:30)
W
Clark Lea (Head Football Coach of Vanderbilt University) on The Week Leading Up To Beating #1 Alabama, Insisting Character & Consistency In Players
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Kari Goodwin (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty fifth guest, Clark Lea (Head Coach of Vanderbilt University Football) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Favorite Half Time Speeches & Setting the rules for a college football team (:56)
Playing Football at Vande
Danita Johnson (President of Business Operations - D.C. United) on Creating A Culture of Success, Finding A Sense of Purpose, A System of Process
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Matt Rogers (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty fourth guest, Danita Johnson (President of Business Operations of D.C. United) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
How deep sports love runs with her family & Being part of a military family (:51)
Why she chose a
JJ Gottsch (CEO of Austin Gamblers) on Valuations of PBR Teams, Western Curious Brands, The Risk of Injury To Bull Riders & more
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Kari Goodwin (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty third guest, JJ Gottsch (CEO of Austin Gamblers) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Being raised in problem solving environments & Foundational memories that prepared him to be a leader (1:03)
The realization tha
Dewayne Hankins (President of Business Operations, Portland TrailBlazers) on Bringing Basketball & Business Together, Community Leading in Portland
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty third guest, Dewayne Hankins (President of Business Operations, Portland TrailBlazers) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
How he starts every day with a workout & Habits to keeping his mind sharp (:45)
Getting i
Burke Nihill (President & CEO of Tennessee Titans ) on Leading with a Start Up Mentality, New Stadium Creation & more
Megaphone: Burke Nihill (President & CEO of Tennessee Titans) on Leading with a Start Up Mentality, New Stadium & moreYouTube: Burke Nihill (President & CEO of Tennessee Titans on Leading This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Kari Goodwin (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirty second guest, Burk
JT Batson (CEO & Secretary General U.S. Soccer Federation) on World Cup Coming To America in 2026, Recruiting Big Name Managers, Annual Revenue Goa
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & JT Batson (CEO & Secretary General U.S Soccer Federation) is here with our thirty first guest, JT Batson (CEO & Secretary General U.S Soccer Federation) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
The role of Secretary General & The economic model of U.S. Soccer (1:00)
The first paycheck he ever
Mike Whan (CEO of USGA) on Strategic Pillars at USGA, Global Media Rights at LPGA, Youth Development Programs, Celebrating Your Failures
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our thirtieth guest, Mike Whan (CEO of USGA) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
Shooting in Arnie’s Place & Going from Toothpaste to Tee Boxes by becoming GM of Wilson Golf (:49)
Working at Procter & Gamble & Bringing rescue
Matt Caldwell (CEO of Florida Panthers) on Stanley Cup Championship Culture in Broward County, Becoming CEO at 36, Making Big Personnel Move
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty ninth guest, Matt Caldwell (CEO of Florida Panthers) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
The first thing he did after winning The Stanley Cup & Planning for a Championship Parade (1:11)
Having a Championship ring &
Ian Ayre (Vice Chairman of Nashville SC) on Growing Up In Liverpool, Becoming CEO at 37, Being Sued For A Billion Dollars, Starting a MLS Team
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty eighth guest, (Vice Chairman of Nashville SC) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
Unofficial conversation (1:33)
His first game & Growing up in Liverpool (4:14)
Joining the Navy & The path to running a company in H
Alan Gilpin (CEO of World Rugby) on Where Rugby Will Be in 5 Years, Attracting Younger Audiences, Crossover in Fanbases
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty seventh guest, Alan Gilpin (CEO of World Rugby) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
The first job he was ever paid for & building a winning team vs running a successful business (1:09)
Heading up an organization with 133 nations & World Rugby in the Rugby ecosystem
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
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
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty sixth guest, Robert Vilahamn (Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
How he became a coach
Olivier Létang (President of LOSC) on His Vision For Lille, Scouting with Smaller Budgets, Differences in Iconic Players, Academy Growth
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Mark Mayleben (Executive, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twenty fifth guest, Olivier Létang (President of LOSC) on to discuss:Intro (:02)
Strangest part of a player negotiation & The start of his professional caeer (1:03)
Growing up being passionate for learning
Andy Loughnane (President & CEO Austin FC) & Brad Alberts (President & CEO Dallas Stars) LIVE From SXSW Sportico House
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2 and with our First Live Episode! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty third & twenty fourth guests, Andy Loughnane (President & CEO Austin FC) & Brad Alberts (President & CEO Dallas Stars) LIVE From SXSW Sportico House on to discuss:Intro (:02)
A moment in their careers that prepared them for t
Tom Garfinkel (Vice Chairman & CEO Miami Dolphins & Managing Partner of The F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix) on Bringing F1 To Miami, Hard Rock Stadium
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twenty second guest, Tom Garfinkel (Vice Chairman & CEO Miami Dolphins & Managing Partner of The F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix) on to discuss:
Intro (:02)
How he got to where he is today & Starting out worki
Peter Hirschmann (Chairman & Co-Founder LOVB) on Building From The Community Up, Creating A League, Projecting 3 Years From Now
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Matthew Rogers (Executive, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our twentieth guest, Peter Hirschmann (Chairman & Co-Founder LOVB) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
The moment where the dream of LOVB started to develop & how the idea came to full boil with 100 conversations
CEO of FootballCo on Going Public at DAZN, Goal.com Growth, AI Shaping Sports Media, Raising Capital & Creating Innovative Culture ft. Juan Delgado
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty second guest, Juan Delgado (CEO of FootballCo) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
The business smashing since The World Cup & Studying civil engineering (1:07)
Curiosity for the digital sports space outside of graduate school & Working on soccer marketing in America
CEO & Vice Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. on Discovering Player & Coaching Talent Formula, Managing Budgets For Success ft. Paul Barber
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our twenty first guest, Paul Barber (CEO & Vice Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
The weirdest thing a coach or player asked for in a negotiation & The most ridiculous transfer rumor for one of their players (1:17)
Starting his career
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus & Italian Football Legend) on Culture In A Championship Locker Room, Being A Captain, Moving To MLS & His Executive Future
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Eymeric Moura (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Georgio Chiellini (Juventus & Italian Football Legend) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Who he would want to tackle again & Trash Talk on the Field (1:16)
If he were to speak to Italy befo
Founder/President of Excel Sports Management on Tennis To Basketball Representation, Seeing A NBA Opportunity Globally ft. Jeff Schwartz
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our nineteenth guest, Jeff Schwartz (Founder/President of Excel Sports Management) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Single sport athlete youth & Having Self Awareness (1:23)
Blind Spots & Building from a small co
Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our sixteenth guest, Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) to discuss:
Intro (0:00)
Her start in politics & political journey before sports (1:00)
Working on 6 political conventions & the expert
Peter Feigin (President of Milwaukee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) on How The Bucks Were Sold, Getting The President Position, Selling NetJets for $800m
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Peter Feign (President of Milwuakee Bucks & Fiserv Forum) to discuss:
Intro (:02)
Working with Arthur Ashe at 23 & starting his career at Six Flags (1:05)
Leveraging a partnership wi
Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations on Conquering Imposter Syndrome, Joining Nike & Leading Jordan Brand, New Dream Job ft. Melanie Harris
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our seventeenth guest, Melanie Harris (Detroit Pistons President of Business Operations) to discuss:
Intro (:02) Being a record holder at Yale & Being an athlete growing up (1:10) Competition of going to a
Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our fifteenth guest, Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) to discuss:
Intro
How to become a professional driver & the expense to make it happen
Young talent & iRacing
Embracing innovation & next gen cars
The
Jim Frevola (President of Business, A.F.C. Bournemouth) on How An Executive Gets To Premier League, Being Approachable In The Community - EPISODE 14
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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) -
Damien Comolli (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & The Need For High Performance - EPISODE 13
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chat Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 & Train
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
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) 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
Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining The Values of The Texans Throughout The City - EPISODE 11
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our tenth guest, Greg Grissom (President of Houston Texans) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:55) - Where Greg Spends His Time & Focusing On The Business Side of Football
(3:33) - The Most Motivating Days At Work & Allowing For Your Teammates To Become Successful
(6:44) - Getti
Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with The Kansas City Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our tenth guest, Ryan Poles (General Manager of Chicago Bears) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:10) - Deciding To Play Football & Becoming A College Football Player
(4:31) - Life After Football & Working At Boston College
(7:33) - Interviewing For NFL Positions & Getting A Job w
Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Department Philosophies, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our ninth guest, Will Kuntz (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:10) - Being A College Basketball Champion Player at Williams College & Working For The Yankees For A Decade
(2:59) - Writing A Letter To George Steinbrenner & Interning Under Bri
Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President,Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our eighth guest, Belinda Moore (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:22) - Being Rubbish at Sports & Her First Job In Sports
(4:07) - Biggest Learnings From Working In Television & The Olympic Games in Great Britain
(11:10) - Work
Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) on Creating A MLS Expansion Team, LAFC Selling Every Ticket, A Championship Win - EPISODE 7
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our seventh guest, Larry Freedman (Co-President of Los Angeles Football Club) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:01) - How Larry Got To Where He Is Today & Deciding To Become a Lawyer at Age 8
(5:25) - Working in The Technology Space & Starting An Incubator in 1999
(9:44) - Moving
Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) on His Journey From Athlete To Executive, Curiosity As A Leader, Preparation For Paris Olympics 2024 - EPISODE 6
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our sixth guest, Jack Buckner (CEO, UK Athletics) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:14) - Jack’s Journey As An Athlete & Becoming The 2nd Best at 5000m In The World
(2:20) - Transitioning From Athlete To Business World & The Importance of Running
(7:15) - Leadership Coaching App
Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) on BIG TEN Move, Athlete Recruitment, Jordan Brand Sponsorship - EPISODE 5
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, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our fifth guest, Martin Jarmond (Athletic Director - University of California, Los Angeles) to discuss
Max Siegel (CEO USA Track & Field) on Logistics of Paris Olympics Games, Rebuilding The Business of USTAF, Striking A $500M Deal with Nike - EPISODE 4
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) & Co-Host Darius Walker (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) 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
Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) on Being Employee 2 at MLS, Joining The Premier League, Developing Cultural Dexterity - EPISODE 3
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, Excel Search & Advisory) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Packa
Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) 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 Hom
Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) on A Goal To Become “The World’s Team”, Defining Culture On The Business Side of A Team - EPISODE 1
This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Excel Search & Advisory) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Excel Search & Advisory) are here with our first guest, Mark Donovan (President, Kansas City Chiefs) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:18) - From A Kid In Pennsylvania To Where He Is Today
(5:46) - Working At An Agency & Being Drawn To Working For A Leagu
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