TruGreen CEO Kurt Kane says: To elevate your game, stop protecting your spot and start improving it.
Release Date: 04/08/2026
TruGreen CEO Kurt Kane says: To elevate your game, stop protecting your spot and start improving it.
Corporate Competitor Podcast
Ep. 258: Former Wendy’s U.S. President and now CEO of the nation’s largest lawn care company, Kurt Kane, shares a powerful truth: “We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.” In this episode, you will learn: • Why protecting your position can hold back your growth • How great leaders use questions to focus an entire organization • The power of simplifying complexity to drive results 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. Do you want to write a book? In my...
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The Film Room: 5 Ways to Make Your Processes More Efficient
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What if your biggest leadership problem isn’t results—but process? In this new mini series, we break down lessons from leaders at Ritz-Carlton, Aflac, and more who transformed performance by refining the details. In this episode you will learn how to identify friction, improve systems, and build repeatable excellence. To listen to each guest’s FULL episode click below: 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...
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Gas South President & CEO Kevin Greiner says: Sometimes the best deal is the one you don’t make.
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Ep. 256: What if culture isn’t built by slogans, but by what you reward? In this episode, you will learn: How Kevin makes values account for 50% of performance on his team When walking away from a deal is the smartest move a leader can make Why calm leadership matters 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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2-Time NBA Champion Shane Battier on the Secret to Winning: Study the Competition’s Weakness
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Ep. 255: The original "No-Stat All-Star" won Teammate of The Year playing alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Here he teaches you why being selfless and studying your opponent are the two secrets to success. 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...
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Gallagher Insurance Executive Shannon Gallagher on Mentorship That Works
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Ep. 254: A black eye in her first Cornell rugby match taught Shannon she could do hard things—and that lesson still shapes her leadership today. A four-time New York City Marathon finisher, she believes leadership isn’t about forcing people into the same mold. Like rugby, every role matters, every player brings strengths, and every stride counts. Don’t miss: The two questions she asks every mentee Why joy and laughter belong in leadership Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s...
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Mindset Expert David Yeager on How to Make Comparison Your Superpower
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Ep. 253: Baseball shaped this researcher who led the largest growth mindset experiment in history. His work spans from sports teams to global corporations like McDonald’s and Walmart, where mindset shifts are boosting performance and reducing turnover. In this episode, you will learn: Strategies for building teams where curiosity, not fear, drives improvement. A two-part mindset shift that can turn performance anxiety into peak performance. How to turn comparison into a catalyst for personal and team growth. Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s...
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Renegade Global CEO Amy Jo Martin: Go from busy to effective with calendar integrity
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Ep. 252: What do black diamond ski slopes and working with Shaquille O’Neal have in common? For Amy Jo Martin, both became defining lessons in bravery, brand, and leadership. In this episode, you will learn: How to practice “calendar integrity” so your time matches your values. Why deleting, delegating, and divesting are the keys to capacity. A simple strategy for manufacturing bravery in high-stakes moments. 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...
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Super Bowl Special: How Tom Brady and Doug Flutie Influenced Lisa Borges’ Approach to Pressure
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Ep. 251: As longtime Executive Director of the TB12 Foundation, Lisa helped carry forward Tom Brady’s mission to redefine health and longevity. Before that, she spent 18 years leading the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, guiding families through some of life’s hardest challenges and helping turn advocacy into action. In this episode, you’ll learn: How genuine curiosity builds trust and unlocks performance Why elite leaders redirect quickly instead of dwelling on setbacks How mental fitness becomes the foundation for sustainable leadership Our for this...
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SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.
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Ep. 250: As captain of his HS baseball and basketball teams, Mark McClain began building a leadership playbook that would one day guide him as founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies—recently named to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to balance executing in your role with building your career with his 90/10 rule. How to recalibrate goals before you drift too far off course. The three traits Mark looks for in every hire. Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can...
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Torchy’s Tacos Founder Mike Rypka shares his journey from addiction to influence— an inside look at the rise of the beloved taco brand
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Ep. 249: Before food trucks were cool, Mike Rypka had a used trailer, a red Vespa for deliveries, and a bold dream of building a taco joint. In this raw and inspiring conversation, he shares how overcoming addiction—and earning respect by leading from the line—shaped the culture behind one of America’s most beloved taco brands, now with more than 100 locations. Read our book The Devil Is In the Details: Mike Rypka and the Torchy's Tacos Story: Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s...
info_outline• Why protecting your position can hold back your growth
• How great leaders use questions to focus an entire organization
• The power of simplifying complexity to drive results