Episodes

  • Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation

    Mel Raines (CEO Pacers Sports & Entertainment) on Working 6 Political Conventions & The Super Bowl, Indiana Pacers & Fever, Arena Renovation
    Feb 18 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) 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 expertises learned (3:45) Working at Philip Morris Companies Inc. & Then The White House Under Vice President Dick Cheaney (7:30) Culture Building in Politics & Politicians she learned from (13:38) Her transition into Sports & Becoming COO of The 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis (20:20) Meeting with The Pacers & Advice for executive leaders (27:27) Key leadership traits & a classic clunker experience (36:12) Overseeing Indiana Fever with Caitlin Clark & Creating Dreamers with the organization (43:11) Running NBA/WNBA All Star Games & Hiring for the organizations in Indiana (49:30) Advice to those being promoted internally & those coming in from outside organizations (53:02) How to get to your dream job & overseeing new arena renovations (01:1:47) 7 Question Blitz (1:06:05) 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_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GB 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 13 mins
  • Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership

    Steve Phelps (President of NASCAR) Embracing Innovation, New Media Partnerships, Daytona 500, Team Content Initiatives, New Celebrity Ownership
    Feb 11 2025
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! We are back for Season 2! Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) 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 importance of 2020 & New media partnerships The magic of NASCAR & the energy of being at an event The challenge of winning a race & executive change Hiring for NASCAR’s future & when a leader has to trust their gut Stakeholder management & building trust within NASCAR Senior Leadership style & having people in the right places The economic model of NASCAR & sponsorship deals Owner Advisory Council & Long Term Opportunities Changing the perception of the brand & Daytona 500 Diversifying their employee base & celebrity ownership The next faces of the sport & bringing global culture into the sport Team & Athlete content production importance Bike riding with Jimmie Johnson & 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_iGzHwozj5FaE9BcH829Nv8GB 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 33 mins
  • Damien Comolli REPLAY (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & High Performance Needs - EPISODE 13

    Damien Comolli REPLAY (President, Toulouse FC) on How Relegation Helped The Culture,Toxicity In An Organization & High Performance Needs - EPISODE 13
    Jan 29 2025
    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 & Implementing 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 REPLAY (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In Sport - EPISODE 12

    Pablo Longoria REPLAY (President, Olympique de Marseille) on Becoming CEO at 35, A Roster That Didn’t Work & Building Culture In Sport - EPISODE 12
    Jan 20 2025
    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
  • Greg Grissom REPLAY (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining Values of The Texans - EPISODE 11

    Greg Grissom REPLAY (President of Houston Texans) on The Business Side of An NFL Team, Defining Values of The Texans - EPISODE 11
    Dec 31 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) 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) - Getting The Role of President of Business Operations & Career Growth (13:38) - Developing Curiosity As A Rising Executive & Getting Advice From Peers Around Them (21:14) Keeping Up With Trends In The NFL & Defining The Values of The Houston Texans Throughout The City (28:01) - Hiring Process & Direct Feedback Within His Leadership Team (36:01) - Proactively Thinking About Succession Planning & Keeping Up With The Revenue Generation Side of Other NFL Organizations (41:45) - Those Who Want To Work For The Houston Texans & What Stands Out on The Business Side in Houston Hosting A Home Playoff Game (50:05) - Building An Environment That Supports Hearing Bad News & Leading Internally With An External Executive Coach (57:38) - 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 6 mins
  • Ryan Poles REPLAY (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10

    Ryan Poles REPLAY (General Manager of Chicago Bears) on Getting A Job with Chiefs, Winning A Super Bowl, Becoming The Bears GM - EPISODE 10
    Dec 17 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) 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 with The Kansas City Chiefs (11:23) - Performing Under Multiple General Managers & Assessing Talent (17:16) Winning A Super Bowl & Looking Forward To A New Position (20:15) - Interviewing For Job Openings & Facing Rejection (26:08) - Mental Health & Advice To Senior Executives (31:22) - Preparation For Interviews & Getting The Chicago Bears Job (39:27) - First 120 Days In The Building & Re-Evaluating The Organization (46:58) - Overseeing All Departments & The Structure of Meetings (50:05) - Draft Preparation & Running Simulations (54:41) - Building A Team Culture Through Character & Having Communication In Scouting (1:03:23) - Collaborating with The Team President & Innovation For The Future (1:08:02) - Talent Scouting & Advice For First Time General Managers (1:13:15) - Physical & Mental Fitness In The Job (1:15:33) - 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), Co-Hosted By 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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Will Kuntz REPLAY (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9

    Will Kuntz REPLAY (General Manager of Los Angeles Galaxy) on From The Yankees To MLS, Planning For Championship Success - EPISODE 9
    Dec 10 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) 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 Brian Cashman (4:14) - Getting Into Law School & Passing The Bar Before Hitting A Crossroads at 30 That Lead To Wanting To Work In Soccer At The MLS League Office (8:25) - Meeting with MLS For Their Job Opening & How Opportunities Meet Luck (12:35) Biggest Loss The Has Impacted His Career & Jobs That He Applied For That He Did Not Get (15:30) - Los Angeles Galaxy Department Philosophies & Planning Ahead For Championship Success (19:44) - If Fan Pressure is Bigger Than Ownership Pressure & Hiring Process (28:18) - The Most Athletic Athletes & Developing Young Athletes (39:09) - Management Development & Measuring Success In Management Roles (43:39) - Keeping Tabs On Talent & Being Wired To Win (49:27) - 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) 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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    53 mins
  • Belinda Moore REPLAY (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8

    Belinda Moore REPLAY (Chief Executive Officer, Premiership Women’s Rugby) on Hiring For A Startup League, Executive Competition of Men vs. Women - EPISODE 8
    Dec 3 2024
    This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) 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) - Working In Agency Life & Heading Up Big Sponsors In Golf (14:33) - The Start of Working In Rugby & Biggest Misconception of Working In Her Role (17:20) - Being Strategic with Time Throughout A Day & Long Term Vision (22:28) - Leadership From The Top & Hiring For A Startup League Environment (28:55) - Biggest Influences on Her Career & Values of Her Organization (36:00) - Advice For Other Senior Executives & How Coaching Children’s Rugby Team (45:03) - Being Clear with Communication & The Competitive Nature of Senior Roles of Men vs. Women (54:25) - Retaining Your Best Team Members & The Importance of Persistence (1:05:30) - The Excitement of Professional Women’s Sports Today & Professional Pet Peeves (1:10:25) - How Studying Theology Has Helped Her Career & Something Most People Don’t Know About Her 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 16 mins