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What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 11-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.
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A podcast for anyone who wants to get better at writing books, because the world needs the book in you. Guided by national best-selling author, Dr. Tim Elmore, and EVP of Publishing at Maxwell Leadership, Jared Cagle, you will learn to hone your skills as a writer and navigate the world of book publishing. Learn more and download our FREE digital resources at MaxwellLeadership.com/TheBookInYou.
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Ep. 202: Princeton Track shaped this executive who became the Managing Director of Exaltare Capital Partners (ECP) and expanded ECP Planet Fitness from 15 to 100 units. Omar serves on the boards of Urban Air, The Good Feet Store, and the International Franchise Association, embodying his belief that "no one creates value by themselves.” Our BONUS R…
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References: Learn more about our upcoming Book In A Weekend Event This week on the Book In You Podcast, Jared Cagle and Tim Elmore navigate the changing world of book publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring authors. They discuss the different publishing paths available today, from traditional publishing to self-publishing––helping new aut…
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REWIND EPISODE: In celebration of 200 episodes published, we are “rewinding” back to one of my favorite conversations from 2022— my interview with Dr. Condoleezza Rice. You may know her as Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, and Director of Stanford’s Hoover Institution, but in this episode you will learn her background as a figure skate…
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Ep. 200: Professional soccer shaped this executive who now leads more than 10,000 employees at WWT, a global powerhouse generating $20 billion in annual revenue. The company helps 80 Fortune 500 companies modernize their IT infrastructure and create cutting-edge digital experiences. Recently, Jim was named one of Glassdoor’s top 25 CEOs in America!…
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References: Learn more about our upcoming Book In A Weekend Event In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jared Cagle discuss seven questions worth asking when evaluating book ideas. They emphasize the importance of separating the process of creating from improving and the need for creativity in writing. The questions include: Is your idea life-changing? I…
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Ep. 199: Cornell Football shaped this executive, who still holds three of the six longest punts in the program's history, and his 'yards per punt' average still ranks in the top 10 all-time. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. “When I we…
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Ep. 198: Growing up in small town South Dakota, this CEO learned to play golf on some of the roughest terrain: sand. While he cheerfully concedes he isn't the world's best golfer, Steve, who played on his high school’s team, took what he learned about persistence and applied it to his career at Great Clips. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode inclu…
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References: Access our library of Digital Downloads at MaxwellLeadership.com/TheBookInYou. Learn about our next live event: A Book In A Weekend! In this conversation, Tim Elmore shares five big concepts he wishes he knew before he began writing books. Writing a book is just one-third of the equation, with marketing and creating the product making u…
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Ep. 197: New York firefighter Stephen Siller never showed up to his tee time with his brothers on September 11th, 2001. When he received news of the attack, Stephen turned around and drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his ba…
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Ep. 196: Baseball and tennis influenced the life of the author Oprah calls “The Ultimate Comeback Coach.” Tim Storey has impacted millions of people in 75 countries through his keynote speeches and books. Whether he's working one-on-one with celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. and Kanye West or sharing his wisdom on interviews like this one, Tim alw…
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Don Yaeger, a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, storytelling expert, and former associate editor for Sports Illustrated, shares his writing journey, the importance of storytelling, and practical tips for aspiring authors. Don emphasizes the need for a clear outline and an avatar to guide the writing process. He also encourages writers to k…
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Ep. 195: Basketball was Josh’s primary sport and he was good enough at it that in his senior year of high school he was invited to play in the Tri-Valley League All-Stars game in Massachusetts! He recounts how he initially felt somewhat out of place, but the game had an incredible ending! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite …
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Ep. 194: Georgetown Soccer shaped this executive who, after playing for the Hoyas, took on the role of the program's play-by-play announcer. Two decades later, he’s only missed one game. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Dan’s insights. In this episode …
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In this insightful episode, Tim Elmore and Jared Cagle sit down with renowned author and speaker Randy Gravitt to dive deep into his latest book, Winning Begins at Home. The discussion highlights the crucial balance between professional success and personal fulfillment, with Randy offering valuable strategies for winning outside of the workplace. A…
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Ep. 193: Cricket shaped the longest-tenured CEO ever featured on Corporate Competitor! Since 1988, he has managed to avoid burnout by "focusing on the most important things." Today, he diligently reviews weekly reports from his leadership team, posing questions such as, "What did you do this week to enhance your talent and service, expand your mark…
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Ep. 192: Tennis and track shaped former Microsoft US President and current CEO of Lumen – the company that owns and operates one the world’s biggest, most connected fiber networks. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Looking for a speake…
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In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jared Cagle discuss the power of using stories in writing and communication. They emphasize the importance of leveraging imagery and storytelling to engage readers and make information more memorable. They share examples of successful books that relied on stories and imagery, such as Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham. T…
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Ep. 191: This financial services company hired eight of the women on the US Olympic rowing team. This partnership is led by Tim who went to Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship while captaining his Boat Club to its most successful season in 40 years. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a …
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Ep. 190: Northwestern University Soccer shaped this executive who held leadership roles at Salesforce and Slack before taking on the role of CEO at LogicMonitor, which helps companies monitor, manage, and maintain IT infrastructure. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so …
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A common mistake authors make is making their books about themselves instead of focusing on the reader. Great authors shift the focus to the reader and provide empathy and insight. In this episode, you'll learn practical principles for authors, such as putting the reader before the message and focusing on change rather than content. Readers are loo…
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Ep. 189: Alex shares 4 lessons that remain the same whether you devoting 500 hours to IRONMAN training or overseeing operations for more than 40,000 affiliated brokers and sales associates across 2,400 offices worldwide. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can appl…
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Ep. 188: Cricket shaped this executive’s decision to attend Stanford University. Rohan became a founding member of the cricket media site Cricinfo, which was later acquired by ESPN, and a member of the Stanford Supernovas Cricket Team, an alumni team that recently hoisted a league trophy. Today, he works at Guild – an education benefits company tha…
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Ep. 187: Absolute faith in each other is imperative among members of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels precision flying team, where soaring canopy-to-canopy at 500 mph is all part of a day’s work. In this episode, “Boss” Armatas – a former lacrosse and basketball player— teaches you how to build trust, repair trust, resist micromanaging, and debrief effe…
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Ep. 186: Basketball shaped Brian, who was the President and CEO of TruChoice Financial Group. He was the architect behind its construction before accepting his role at AmeriLife. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Brian’s insights. --- Looking for a spea…
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In this episode, Tim Elmore shares 10 strategies to help authors sort through their numerous book ideas and choose the best one. He emphasizes the importance of having systems and frameworks in place to organize ideas and prioritize them effectively. Some of the strategies include keeping a place to write down ideas constantly, trying out book idea…
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Welcome to The Book In You Podcast featuring national best-selling author, Tim Elmore, and EVP of Maxwell Leadership Publishing, Jared Cagle! We are so excited to share our very first episode with you. This podcast is for anyone who wants to get better at writing, no matter where you are in your journey as an author. Get ready to discover practical…
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Welcome to The Book In You Podcast! This is a podcast for anyone who wants to get better at writing books, because the world needs the book in you. Guided by national best-selling author, Dr. Tim Elmore, and EVP of Publishing at Maxwell Leadership, Jared Cagle, you will learn to hone your skills as a writer and navigate the world of book publishing…
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Ep. 185: Baseball shaped this leader originally from Italy, who manages a global workforce of 400,000 team members serving clients in 150 countries and generated an impressive $50 billion in revenue last year. You will learn lessons in: Turning mentorship into an expectation in your organization’s promotion structure. Using onboarding to hire emplo…
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Ep. 184: Ashland University basketball shaped this HR exec who learned a lesson in preparation while racking up double digit steals game after game. “I would study film of the point guard as she was running down looking over to the coach and calling the play, so I knew exactly where they were going to pass it,” she shared. Now she’s studying what h…
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Ep. 183: Cal Basketball shaped Dave who was drafted by the Boston Celtics, only to be denied an NBA career because of a player’s strike and injury. But he pivoted to a career in finance and now serves as Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. In the 25 years since he joined, the firm has grown from $10 billion in assets under management to nearly $70…
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Ep. 182: As a four-sport athlete, sports was one area that provided a level-playing field for Brian who grew up in Queens raised by his mom and grandparents. Coaching high school football helped pay his way through UCLA and now the chair and CEO of one of America’s most iconic companies, nearly 2,000-store Target, just shakes his head in wonder as …
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Ep. 181: Colgate Football shaped this leader whose family of companies serves more than 38.5 million people. You will learn how to model calm presence and total responsibility to your team when these qualities are needed most. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you ca…
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Ep. 180: Baseball shaped the founder of the company that grew to more than 250 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experienced media. Lessons include: What playing second base taught Marc about the importance of good daily habits. Why Netflix decided to have no vacation policy or travel policy. How to develop managers to be …
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Ep. 179: Field Hockey at the University of Pennsylvania shaped this non-profit leader. Good Sports – “a food bank for sporting goods” – just hit their $100 million donation milestone. If you are a leader who wants to learn how to make a larger impact through your clearly defined mission, you have much to learn from Melissa’s experience building Goo…
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Ep. 178: Baseball and basketball shaped Jeff who leads 60,000 global tax professionals. While he doesn’t do his own taxes, Jeff does “file” several practical tips in this episode including: The best way to begin team meetings by “checking in” and “checking out” How to frame questions that are “provocative” but also productive rather than aggressive…
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Ep. 177: Baseball, football, and fencing in college shaped this leader who has received 30 promotions during his decades-long career—showcasing his determination to equip those around him with a team-first mindset that produced an impact across the company. You will learn: The critical business lesson he learned from taking a called third strike du…
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Ep. 176: Steve found himself on the basketball court with Barack Obama growing up in Hawaii! His competitive spirit was on display when he co-founded AOL and lead the second largest merger of all time with the blending of new media AOL and old media Time Warner. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection que…
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Ep. 175: Soccer shaped this leader who joined StretchLab when there were three franchise locations. Today, there are more than 400 studios across North America and 900 licensed locations globally, making them the global leader in assisted stretching. He offers numerous tips including: How to use the first minute of every meeting to “humanize” the c…
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Ep. 174: Cornell Lacrosse shaped Jon Gordon who recently released The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul. We discuss ways to keep your team connected, including specific techniques. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and a leadership activity for your team to connect by sharing a hero, …
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Ep. 173: Field hockey at the University of Delaware and Team USA shaped Rachel’s competitive spirit and teamwork skills that help her lead a dynamic team across 17 countries. You will learn: Four questions she asks employees to foster positive learning conversations with her team. The best way to identify a “diamond in the rough” who may be hiding …
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Ep. 172: Football and baseball shaped Bob whose 33 years working for P&G culminated in his role as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, P&G added nearly one billion people to its global customer base, and its stock price increased by 60 percent in his four years as CEO. Following his career at P&G, Bob was selected by President Obama…
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Ep. 171: To celebrate our new book that hits shelves March 12th, Coach Prime and I discuss the mindset that keeps him highly motivated – and highly motivating – after an impressive career. This Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and nine seasons in Major League Baseball. His 1992 World Series appearance makes him the only athle…
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Ep. 170: Pickleball fuels the competitive fire of David Rogier who founded the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 200+ of the world's best. In our conversation and DOWNLOADABLE BONUS RESOURCE. You will learn: 5:00 The extraordinary lesson about education passed down to him …
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Ep. 169: She was the first woman to lead the multi-billion-dollar global company and shares her success didn't come easily. Today we discuss the lessons in her new book, Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here t…
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Ep. 168: CU Boulder Track and Cross Country shaped this CEO who runs a coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities. Learn how to set personal goals around the “Six F’s” of family,…
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Ep. 167: Giants Wide Receiver David Tyree’s “helmet catch” immediately went down as one of the iconic moments in Super Bowl lore, but did you know it likely wouldn’t have happened had Eli Manning and Tyree not “connected” earlier as colleagues and teammates? Incredible athletic feats such as this are what Super Bowls are made of; but behind such fe…
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Ep. 166: Basketball shaped the CEO at the helm of the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes. Kevin’s days coaching have taught him the value of teamwork– lessons he applies to his 8,300 Dexcom employees that go to work to accomplish the mission of empowering people to take control of their health. Our BON…
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Ep. 165: Squash shaped this “ex-Wall Street businessman” who quit his job at age 42 and enrolled in the International Space University to pursue his dream. In this episode you will learn how to: Determine the right pace of change for yourself and your organization. Interview new hires for culture as well as competencies using the “two-value” techni…
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Ep. 164: Georgetown Volleyball shaped this leader’s career, which includes 20 years at The Coca-Cola Company, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries and was recognized as one of Advertising Age’s “Women to Watch.” In order to create a positive work-life balance, she learned how to set boundaries — but with one proviso. “Boun…
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Ep. 163: College basketball shaped this leader who was an executive at United Way Suncoast and enjoyed a lucrative career as a banking executive at Wells Fargo and BB&T before landing at Tampa Bay Partnership. “True competitors aren’t actually trying to beat someone else,” she shared. “They are trying to be the best that they can be, and the byprod…
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