Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller shares the unforgettable impact of a 9/11 hero
Release Date: 09/11/2024
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby asks: Is your team spending enough time together?
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Ep. 211: Baseball and football shaped this executive with 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. “Some of my favorite athletic memories were in our front yard,” Scott shares in this episode. “Playing sports forces you to count on others and have others count on you.” Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier...
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ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro asks: Are you aligned when your team leaves the huddle?
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Ep. 210: Cornell Football shaped Jimmy Pitaro who honed his leadership skills as a wide receiver! If you ask him what he misses most about his playing days, it’s not the competition or the glory—it’s the huddle. Why? Because the huddle is where you come together, make decisions, and leave aligned. In this episode, Jimmy shares how he applies his “Discuss, debate, decide, and align” model to his weekly leadership meetings. Our free for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want...
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Waze Founder Uri Levine says: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution
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Ep. 209: Basketball, cycling, and skiing shaped this entrepreneur who founded two companies valued at more than $1 billion each. His secret? Concentrating on solving everyday problems that customers face. “When I was building Waze, if I had told you I was creating an AI crowd-sourced navigation system, you wouldn’t have cared,” he said. “But if I said I was going to help you avoid traffic jams, then you would. When you focus on the problem, it will serve as the North Star of your journey.” Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection...
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Former United CEO Oscar Munoz says: It is never too late to do the right thing
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Ep. 208: Football fields and marathon trails shaped this executive's approach to discipline, teamwork, and maintaining a competitive edge. These lessons became the foundation of his leadership at Coca-Cola, United Airlines, and now in his roles on the Board of Directors for Salesforce, CBRE, Archer, Fidelity Investments, and Televisa Univision. Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Links mentioned in today’s episode: Order Oscar’s book here - Turnaround Time: Uniting an Airline and...
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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber asks: What are you doing to fill your company’s scrapbook?
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Ep. 207: This 7-time Dutch National Diving Champion earned a full scholarship to the University of Houston and went on to lead growth at global giants like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Today at Logitech, she is recognized as one of the "Most Influential Women in Business." Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it...
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Forbes Books CEO Adam Witty wants you to “die empty.”
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Ep. 206: Basketball shaped this executive who created a done-for-you system to simplify book publishing for busy business leaders. Adam’s innovative approach to publishing caught the attention of Forbes, leading to the creation of Forbes Books, where he helps prominent executives around the world become authors and establish greater authority in their fields. In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: Our ...
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Canva Chief Evangelist Guy Kawasaki says: Don’t make a mission statement, make a mantra.
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Ep. 205: Taking up hockey at 44 and surfing at 60, this exec embodies a lifelong drive for new challenges—a trait shaped during his years under Steve Jobs at Apple. As one of Apple’s original team members, he played a pivotal role in marketing the groundbreaking Macintosh. As Chief Evangelist at Apple and now at Canva, Guy has devoted his career to championing products that truly enhance people’s lives! Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new...
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Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler says: Success comes from consistent effort— do the work!
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Ep. 204: Football and IRONMAN Competitions shaped this executive who started from the bottom of Century 21 and worked his way up to CEO over two decades. Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we’re making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: Looking for a speaker for your next event? From...
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Touchstone Investments CEO Blake Moore says: If the play breaks down, go find somebody to block!
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Ep. 203: Playing in one of the coldest games in NFL History shaped this executive. From undrafted free agent to the Super Bowl, Blake Moore describes his journey and teaches us about the mindset of continuous improvement, the value of versatility, and the best way to empower your team. Our 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 speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers built to inspire your...
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Planet Fitness (ECP) Board Member Omar Simmons explains why you can run faster in a relay
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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 for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Learn more about the Franchise Ascension Initiative Omar mentioned: Looking for a speaker for your next event?...
info_outlineEp. 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 back, and raced on foot 1.7 miles through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.
Today his family continues to honor his memory by retracing Stephen’s steps in a fundraiser that provides mortgage-free homes to fallen first responder families with young children.
Having raised more than $500 million and provided 1,200 homes, Frank Siller shares the valuable leadership lessons he's gained through the journey.
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Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s impactful quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights.
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Special thanks to Chase Skipper and Jack Martha for making this episode possible.