Knowledgecast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to Knowledgecast, a podcast hosted by Jack Williams. Knowledgecast is all about learning applicable leadership knowledge and how to be a positive influence in the lives of others from top leaders across the country including coaches, mentors, entrepreneurs, business executives, former professional athletes, and more. As we always say on Knowledgecast, until next time, make it your goal to be a positive influence in the lives of others.
Learn more about Knowledgecast at www.jackwwilliams.com.
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Episodes
Leading Well in Education with Kerensa Wing
April 23, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes fellow IDEALS Foundation board member Kerensa Wing. Kerensa has spent 32 years in high school education, with 12 of those years serving as principal at two large high schools in Gwinnett County, which is the largest school system in Georgia. She has been regularly recognized for her innovative and results-driven approach to education, but the highest form of recognition came when she was selected national principal of the year in 2020. Upon retiring in 2021, sh...
Surrounding Yourself with the Best People for Success with Ralph Hargrove
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Jack Williams welcomes Ralph Hargrove. Ralph is the founder, president, and CEO of Hargrove and Associates. Hargrove is a full-service engineering project and construction company founded in 1995. They have seventeen offices around the US and are Alabama's largest privately held engineering firm. Ralph and his firm are also extremely active in the Mobile community. Besides their activities and local charitable organizations, they also invest in developing future engineers by...
Leading the Chick-fil-A Way with Mark Treadwell
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Mark Treadwell. Mark is a local metro Atlanta guy. He graduated from Georgia State University. He began his career with Chick-fil-A way back in 1980 at the corporate office and later became an owner-operator, now operating two restaurants. Learn more about leading the Chick-fil-A way. Learn more at www.jackwwilliams.com/podcast
The Making of a Super Bowl Commercial with Cat Williams
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Cat Williams, his niece. Cat is a part of the Martin Agency and was a part of the making of the 2024 Oreo Super Bowl commercial. Cat walks us through from brainstorming concepts to watching the final commercial air during the big game. You will not want to miss this behind-the-scenes experience of a commercial. Watch the commercial at www.jackwwilliams.com/podcast
Whole Brain Thinking with Jack Williams
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Jack discusses the Whole-Brain Thinking model, which is bound to help you and your teams learn how you think personally and apply it for better leadership. This goes in line with developing your personal life signature, which Jack details in Season 2, Episode 14. View the Whole Brain Thinking diagram Jack references at www.jackwwilliams.com/podcast.
Behind the Scenes of Justice with Haley Beckham
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Haley Beckham. Haley currently serves as the manager of the Special Investigations Unit for the Department of Juvenile Justice in Georgia, where she manages investigations involving gang-related activities across the state. Haley takes us behind the scenes of the Juvenile Justice system and what is at risk for our young people today. Learn more at www.jackwwilliams.com/podcast
Transformational and Relactional Leadership with Ford Taylor
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Ford Taylor. Ford is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker. With a primary emphasis on the people who serve an organization while simultaneously maintaining a clear focus on the business or organization itself, Ford shares straightforward, practical solutions through authentic leadership training and individualized leadership consulting. With an empathetic intelligence derived from decades of experience with an array of people, personalities, ...
Building Homes for the Heroes with Drew Walston
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Drew Walston, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Mighty Hero Homes. After over 20 years of serving in various executive roles in the insurance business, Drew felt called to use his gifts to help eradicate homelessness among veterans. From this, Drew took a step of obedience and established Mighty Hero Homes. Mighty Hero Homes exists to eradicate veteran homelessness by providing affordable, permanent, personal homes to all homeless veterans in safe ...
Making the Impossible Journey with Oahn Nguyen
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Oahn Nguyen. Oahn shares her incredible story with us about being smuggled out of Vietnam and coming to the United States. She shares this harrowing story of making what seemed like an impossible journey to a new life actually possible. She details the struggles of doing this as a young girl and the obstacles she faced that tried to keep her from the United States. Learn more at www.jackwwilliams.com/podcast
You Matter with Dean Sikes
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Dean Sikes. Since January of 1993, Dean Sikes has been on the road, ministering words of hope in high schools, Teen Challenge Centers, and prisons across America and in nations of the world. Dean also hosts YOU MATTER Television, a national television broadcast that is aired four times each week on multiple networks across the country. Jack and Dean discuss his background of what led him to what he does today and the connection he has with teens and young peopl...
Sailing Upwind with Admiral Sandy Winnefeld
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Admiral Winnefeld. Admiral Winnefeld spent 37 years in the United States Navy. He was a graduate and an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School, also known as Top Gun. He also commanded the USS Cleveland, the USS Enterprise, and also served as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He currently serves in professorship roles at several institutions, serves on multiple boards for companies, and is also the author of Sailing Upwind. Listen to this e...
Defying All Odds with Ignacio Montoya Part 2
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes back Ignacio. He has achieved feats that really defy the odds and serve as an inspiration to all who meet him. He's now entering his Ph.D. studies in neuroscience at Southern Cal and recently was a space sustainability ambassador. His accomplishments are as diverse as they are spiring, and he doesn't seem to be stopping or slowing down any time soon, not even in the face of complete paralysis or death. In the second part of Jack’s conversation with Ignacio, he ...
Defying All Odds with Ignacio Montoya Part 1
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this two-part episode, Jack welcomes Ignacio Montoya. Ignacio was born in Cuba and of Portuguese and Spanish descent. He's a fighter pilot, a biomedical engineer, a pathogen physiologist, and a researcher. His journey took an unexpected turn when a devastating motorcycle accident ten years ago left him completely paralyzed, with only one functioning limb. His thirst for challenges has led him to take on other physical activities after his accident. In this first part, Ignacio details his ...
On the Football Field Playing and Coaching with Jimmy Robinson
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Jimmy Robinson. Jimmy graduated from Georgia Tech and was a star wide receiver at Georgia Tech as well. He was inducted into Georgia Tech's Hall of Fame and also named to Georgia Tech's all-time team. He was a late-round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons and later played for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos. He led the Giants in receptions in 1977 and 1978 despite being significantly undersized as a pro receiver. After Jimmy finished...
The Business Investment with Steve Zelnak
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Steve Zelnak. Steve is the former chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta. Over the span of his career, Steve has served in numerous leadership roles and is an emeritus board member of the Georgia Tech Foundation. In his conversation with Jack, Steve first looks back on his time in the U.S. Army from his time being chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta to now what it’s like being an investor. Steve shares his advice on what to look for when evaluating whether to inve...
Always Courageous with Lt. Paul Carothers
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Lt. Paul Carothers of the U.S. Navy. Paul is a 2020 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he also was captain of the Navy football team. He is currently an information warfare officer based in Hawaii. Paul was a part of Jack’s IDEALS Leadership School years ago as well. In his conversation with Jack, Paul details his life as a part of the U.S. Navy, his time at the Naval Academy playing football, and suffering tragedy in the sudden passing of his father whi...
Having the Drive with Rusty Strawn
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Rusty Strawn. Rusty is the CEO of Strawn and Company, a family-owned independent insurance agency. He’s a graduate of Georgia Southern, where he played golf on two conference championship teams and was all-conference for two years. In 2022, Rusty was named the U.S. Amateur Golf Senior Player of the Year. In his conversation with Jack, Rusty shares about running a family-owned business as well as how he has been able to balance that while still pursuing his pass...
Why You Need A Coach with Lamar Thomas
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Lamar Thomas. Lamar is currently the principal at Delta Innovative School in Quitman, Georgia. Prior to that, he was a graduation coach and assistant football and basketball coach at Brooks County High School. Lamar shares about alternative education and what it’s like to offer innovative education programs to make sure all types of students can succeed. In his time teaching, leading a school, and coaching, Lamar has seen the importance of needing a coach. Acco...
Pursuing the Entrepreneurial Path with Sean Murphy
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Sean Murphy. Sean is a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 25 years in the IT industry. He was one of three partners who launched Campus Systems, one of the world's largest independent resellers of pre-owned enterprise computer systems. Sean then co-founded Optima Solutions, which he later sold to Soft Choice Corp., and co-founded Corus360, which was later sold to Converge Technology. Sean's last entrepreneurial venture was Procurri, in which he served as ch...
The Balanced Leader With Bronco Mendenhall (Part 2)
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes back Bronco Mendenhall. Bronco spent 17 years as a college head football coach, 11 at Brigham Young University and 6 at the University of Virginia. During his time as a head coach, he saw tremendous success on the field. His approach to coaching, though, has a different perspective than most college coaches in that he believes in holding his players to a high standard of accountability in all areas of their lives, not just football. Jack and Bronco’s conversati...
The Balanced Leader With Bronco Mendenhall (Part 1)
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Bronco Mendenhall. Bronco spent 17 years as a college head football coach, 11 at Brigham Young University and 6 at the University of Virginia. During his time as a head coach, he saw tremendous success on the field. His approach to coaching, though, has a different perspective than most college coaches in that he believes in holding his players to a high standard of accountability in all areas of their lives, not just football. Jack and Bronco’s conversations d...
Overcoming with Ryan Cain
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Ryan Cain. Ryan is the president of the Spero Group, a management company that specializes in operating behavioral health companies and addiction treatment centers. He's the founder of the Nashville Recovery Center and is currently the executive director of Fund Recovery. Ryan also is the former president of the Hall of Fame Health Organization. Ryan has an incredible personal story that led him to impact thousands of people in their families who are suffering ...
The Changing Gameplan in Life with David Pollack
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes David Pollack to Knowledgecast. David was a three-time All-American football player at the University of Georgia and went on to be the 17th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. After his professional football career was cut short due to injury, David went on to become an ESPN college football analyst for 15 years and was also a member of the Emmy-award-winning College Gameday for 12 years. Jack and David discuss his football caree...
Pathways Through Business and Life With Bert Thornton (Part 2)
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes back Bert Thornton. Bert is currently the Vice Chairman Emeritus of Waffle House. He previously served as President and CEO of leading Waffle House in their greatest time of growth. He’s more infamously known on the Waffle House menu as the Bert behind Bert’s Chili. He is also the author of two nationally acclaimed books, “Find an Old Gorilla: Pathways Through The Jungle of Business and Life” and “High Impact Mentoring: A Practical Guide to Creating Value in Ot...
Pathways Through Business and Life With Bert Thornton (Part 1)
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Jack welcomes Bert Thornton. Bert is currently the Vice Chairman Emeritus of Waffle House. He previously served as President and CEO of leading Waffle House in their greatest time of growth. He’s more infamously known on the Waffle House menu as the Bert behind Bert’s Chili. He is also the author of two nationally acclaimed books, “Find an Old Gorilla: Pathways Through The Jungle of Business and Life” and “High-Impact Mentoring: A Practical Guide to Creating Value in Other P...
Being an Effective Communicator with Jack Williams
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this thirteenth and final episode of our fourth season, Jack talks about how to be an effective communicator as a leader. Communication skills are one of two traits that Jack believes are critical for every leader to have. Jack expands his thoughts on communication by focusing on the two components: listening and speaking. Listen to this episode with Jack for valuable insight into how to be an effective communicator and strengthen your communication skills as a leader. Learn more about J...
An Insider's View into the World of Political Campaigning with Alex Williams
May 16, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn the twelfth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Alex Williams. Alex is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in public policy leadership and two minors in history and intelligence and security studies. His career has spanned economic development, legislative affairs, and political campaigns, and he has as been involved in multiple campaigns at the governor, attorney general, and U.S. Senate levels. Alex currently serves as the Director of Workforce at the Ro...
Running Life’s Relay Race with Earl Young
May 09, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn the eleventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Earl Young. Earl was a 1960 Olympian who won a gold medal as part of the USA 4x400 relay team. In 2012, Earl faced a tough opponent off the track when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia and began his search for a bone marrow donor. Since finding a donor in Germany and having a successful experience, he has been campaigning through his organization to encourage people to become donors and promote donor awareness....
A College Football Journey Made for the Hall of Fame with Joe Hamilton
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn the tenth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Joe Hamilton. Joe’s the former quarterback of Georgia Tech. While a player there, some of his greatest accomplishments included being named the ACC Player of the Year, NCAA Quarterback of the Year, and finished second in the voting for the Heisman award. Joe is a member of the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Joe went on to play several years in the NFL and was a member of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Cha...
Building Success in Real Estate with Jim Baker
April 25, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn the ninth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jim Baker. Jim is the founder of Baker and Lassiter and has spent his entire career in the real estate industry. Being a native of Hapeville, GA, Jim has played a key role in the growth of the Atlanta area through his numerous real estate development projects. He also has been involved with state politics and served on the Atlanta Homebuilders Board until he moved from the residential end of the commercial sector real estate. Listen...
Your Darkest Days Can Lead to a Brighter Future with Michy Morillo
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the eighth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Michy Morillo. Michy is an author, youth coach, and wildly successful keynote speaker (despite her rough start in life). Michy was once a delinquent teenager and got kicked out of high school. But she didn't let that stop her! After serving time in the juvie justice system and honing her skills in graphic design, Michy went on to have a smashing 20-year career. Now, Michy is using her unique experiences to help other young people w...
Living Life On and Off the Court with Phil Ford
April 11, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn the seventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Phil Ford. Phil is a former NBA player. While in college, Phil was a three-time All-American for the University of North Carolina basketball team. After college, Phil was the number two pick in the NBA draft and was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year. During their conversation, Jack and Phil talk about Phil’s experience playing under legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith, during his time with North Carolina’s basketball team. ...
Making an Impact as a Business Leader with David Dorman
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn the sixth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with David Dorman. David served as the Director of CVS Health for sixteen years and also as Chairman of the Board of CVS Health for 11 years. Before CVS Health, he began his career in telecommunications with Sprint and then later became the Chairman, President, and CEO of Pacific Bell Telephone. In 1999, he then became president of AT&T and was later elected Chairman and CEO of AT&T. Along with his roles in these companies, David has ser...
Serving and Leading the Community Today and Tomorrow with Chuck Warbington
March 28, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the fifth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Chuck Warbington. Chuck has served in multiple roles within community service over the years and currently serves as the City Manager of the City of Lawrenceville, GA. Jack and Chuck reminisce on Chuck’s time at Georgia Tech and being a part of the 1990 National Championship football team for Georgia Tech. Moving along in his journey, Chuck details his entry into the world of community service and how community improvement and devel...
Better Connecting the World & Giving Back as an Entrepreneur with Jean Marie Richardson
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn the fourth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jean Marie Richardson. Jean Marie is the President and CEO of iFOLIO and a Georgia Tech alumna. Prior to founding iFOLIO, Jean Marie developed products and grew businesses at Oracle, Microsoft, and MasterCard. Jean Marie incorporated iFOLIO in 2016. Today iFOLIO has customers, business partners, capital, patents, trademarks, and helps companies and users go digital with communications. While Jack and Jean Marie discuss her entrepre...
Paving a New Path in the Media World with Megyn Kelly
March 14, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn the third episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Megyn Kelly. Megyn is a journalist and host of The Megyn Kelly Show, which is on Sirius XM Triumph channel 111 every weekday at noon EST and can also be found at youtube.com/megynkelly and wherever you get your podcasts. Jack and Megyn discuss her journey as a journalist and a media personality across major networks and also how that intersects with her personal life as a wife and mother. Listen to this episode with Jack and Megyn a...
Experiencing Sports History Firsthand with Mike Dean
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the second episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Mike Dean. Mike is a former University of Alabama football player, was a college football coach for 13 years at the University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Rice University, and then had a successful career in sales-related positions within the financial and construction industries. Jack and Mike give a sports history lesson as Mike shares stories of playing football under the legendary Coach Bear Bryant, along with sharing other p...
The Adventure from Hollywood to Inspiring the Youth of Today with Rick Hill
February 28, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn the first episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Rick Hill, who is an actor and New York Times Bestselling Author. Rick now spends his time writing and speaking nationally as a keynote speaker to youth. Jack and Rick discuss his story of how he went from the football field to Hollywood, getting to work on well-known movies and tv shows alongside familiar names of actors and actresses. Rick added New York Times Bestselling Author to his accomplished resume when he crossed paths wit...
Looking Back on a Career in the NFL with Brian Finneran
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this thirteenth episode, Jack talks to Brian Finneran. Brian had a 12-year career in the NFL as a wide receiver, 11 of which with the Atlanta Falcons. He was an All-America in Villanova and was selected to receive the Walter Payton Award. While he was with the Falcons, he was selected as the Atlanta Falcons NFL Man of the Year. After finishing his career, Brian jumped into the media world and is now one of the sports talk radio hosts on The Locker Room show in Atlanta on 680 The Fan. Lea...
Leading the Peach Bowl with Gary Stokan
November 22, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this twelfth episode, Jack talks with Gary Stokan, one of Atlanta, Georgia's most admired CEOs. Gary is the CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc. He is a former NC State basketball player and assistant coach. Gary then began his sports marketing career with Converse and Adidas shoe companies. In 1998, Gary was named the CEO of the Peach Bowl. Through his leadership, the Peach Bowl has become one of the most elite bowl games in the country. Listen to this episode as Jack and Gary discuss the Peach Bowl ...
Parenting Young Athletes with Britt Lee
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this eleventh episode, Jack talks with Britt Lee. Britt is the co-founder of Pure Athlete and the author of Parenting the Pure Athlete. Britt served for over 20 years in various positions with Security Brands, a Fortune 500 company. Britt's company now focuses on helping executive leaders create and then deliver compelling brand messaging to both their internal and external audiences. Listen to this episode as Jack and Britt discuss the potential of Pure Athlete and the impact that it can...
Providing Pathways of Success for Students with Dr. Barbara Wall
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this tenth episode, Jack talks with Dr. Barbara Wall. Dr. Wall has 43 years of experience in the field of education. She's held teaching responsibilities in middle and high school and administrative roles at the school level, the district level, and the state level. Dr. Wall has three degrees from Georgia College and State University, as well as a Doctorate of Education in Workforce Education Development from the University of Georgia. Currently, Dr. Wall works for the Georgia Department ...
From Law School to the Supreme Court with Jeff Wall
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this ninth episode, Jack talks with Jeff Wall. Jeff is a partner with Sullivan Cromwell, which has offices in Washington, D.C., and New York, and is head of the Supreme Court and Appellate practice. Before rejoining his current firm, Jeff served in the office of the Solicitor General of the United States as the deputy principal deputy for two years. For two years, he actually served as the acting Solicitor General. Jeff has argued 30 cases before the Supreme Court as part of the Solicitor...
What Does Running a Company Look Like with Danny Shepherd
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this eighth episode, Jack talks to Danny Shepherd. Danny has had an incredibly successful business career working in executive positions in various public companies and on the board of directors of several public companies. Danny served as president of the Southeast Division for Vulcan, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. When Danny retired in 2015 from Vulcan Materials, the company was generating $5 billio...
From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this seventh episode, Jack talks with Jeff Saturday. Jeff Saturday is a renowned retired NFL player with an impressive career. As he went undrafted in the NFL Draft, Jeff proved NFL scouts wrong and had a very successful NFL career. He was selected to six Pro Bowls, was a four-time All-Pro, and was starting center for 12 years with the Indianapolis Colts, winning a Super Bowl with the Colts in 2007. Jeff was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2015 after retiring from pro football. J...
Carrying on a Football Legacy with Tommy and Philip Jones
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this sixth episode, Jack talks with Tommy and Philip Jones. Tommy is the head football coach at Cherokee Bluff High School in Hall County, GA. Philip is the head football coach at Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County, GA. Tommy and Philip continue the football family legacy as generations of their family have been involved in football. Listen to this episode as Jack talks with Tommy and Philip about their football and coaching journeys, along with how generations of influence have imp...
Principles of Money Management with Mark Yates
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this fifth episode, Jack talks with Mark Yates. Mark is the chief operating officer of Advance Collision Inc, or ACR, out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mark also currently serves as the chairman of the IDEALS Foundation and was with Jack when he came up with the idea of IDEALS over 30 years ago. Being a CPA, Mark speaks to IDEALS students about principles of money management that can easily be applied in life no matter what age. Listen to this episode as Jack speaks with Mark about money man...
Life as an Athletic Directorwith Dan Radakovich
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this fourth episode, Jack talks with Dan Radakovich. Dan is currently the athletic director at the University of Miami in Florida. Prior to going to Miami in 2021, Dan was the athletic director at Clemson University, where, under his leadership, they won two national championships in football and doubled the athletic department revenue over a five-year period. Dan also served as the athletic director at Georgia Tech, and he served on the College Football Playoff Selection Committee from 2...
Behind the Scenes of College Athletics with Ed Stewart
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this third episode, Jack talks with Ed Stewart. Ed is the Big 12 Conference Executive Associate Commissioner - Football. Ed has had a remarkable sports career, first as a college athlete at Nebraska and then spending 25 years in collegiate athletic administration. Ed was the captain and an all-American on Nebraska's 1994 national championship football team. He later was named to Nebraska's all-century team. In addition to being a part of Nebraska's Hall of Fame, Ed began his athletic admi...
Developing Great Things Through Strategy with Dan Parker
September 13, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this second episode, Jack talks with Dan Parker. Dan is the founder of Parker Executive Search and currently serves as the Founding Chair Emeritus. Parker Executive Search is the number one boutique search firm in the Southeast and is the industry leader in sports searches and in the top five in higher education searches. Over the past 30 years, he's led over 1000 senior-level searches for higher education, health sciences, sports, and corporate clients throughout the Americas, Europe, Pa...