No Finish Line: How IndyCar Legend Sam Schmidt Turned Paralysis Into Purpose
Release Date: 04/29/2026
No Finish Line: How IndyCar Legend Sam Schmidt Turned Paralysis Into Purpose
Corporate Competitor Podcast
Ep. 261: Just months after winning his first IndyCar race, Sam Schmidt hit a wall at nearly 200 miles per hour during preseason testing. He was paralyzed from the neck down at 35 years old. Doctors told his wife he wouldn't make it through the night. Twenty five years later, Sam has co-founded championship racing teams, driven a car at 107 miles per hour using only his head, stood in an exoskeleton to on her wedding day, and helping thousands of others get the rehabilitation they would never otherwise receive. In , his new memoir—which I had the honor of...
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Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone says: It's not about being the most valuable player. It's about creating the most valuable team.
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Ep. 260: The Harvard water polo co-captain, who had never played the sport before joining the team,now leads one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the countrywith the same philosophy that earned her that captaincy: it's not about being the most valuable player. It's about creating the most valuable team. In this episode, you will learn: • Why the "zone of discomfort" is where real leadership growth happens • How to set goals just beyond what seems possible—and why trust makes them achievable • Why the jobs we don't like are often the ones with the most to teach us...
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Calero President & CRO Eric Martorano says: Data tells you what’s happening, stories tell you why it matters.
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Ep. 259: After a decade at Microsoft where he was responsible for more than $17 billion in revenue, Eric used lessons from the baseball field—failure, resilience, and belief—to build award-winning cultures at Nextiva, Accordo, and Calero. You will learn: • Why people commit to stories—not spreadsheets • How to build belief in your team after failure • Why clarity—not control—is the foundation of great leadership 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...
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TruGreen CEO Kurt Kane says: To elevate your game, stop protecting your spot and start improving it.
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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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