Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path.

“You are going to be great at something,” a baseball scout informed him. “Just not baseball.” OUCH!

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Ep. 239: At 59, Mike became the oldest contributing member of a college football team in NCAA history—returning to his alma mater nearly four decades after being kicked off the team. He returned to finish what he started.

But this isn’t just a comeback story—it’s about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on.

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Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations.

Linda’s team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial.

She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math and problem-solving helped her rise to the top in the finance world.

Don’t miss:

• Why EQ is leadership’s real X-Factor in the age of AI
• How eye rolls and emails reveal your culture
• The "color-dot" system Linda uses for decoding personalities

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 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: https://books.forbes.com/don/

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