Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

Tom Glavine, a Hall of Fame pitcher with over 300 wins, offers profound insights into peak performance and winning culture. He emphasizes teamwork and the influence of legendary coach Bobby Cox on his career. Glavine discusses the dangers of early specialization in youth sports, advocating for a balanced, multi-sport approach. He shares how success stems from hard work, self-discipline, and continual self-improvement. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of trust, mentorship, and the invaluable life lessons learned on the field.

World-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr is well known for his work with top athletes and Olympians. As co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, he applies his research to the business world with Corporate Athlete training on performance and resilience. The author of 16 books, including the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement, Jim's ground-breaking science-based energy management training system has been featured everywhere from the Harvard Business Review to the Oprah Winfrey Show. On today's episode, Jim shares how to find fulfillment at work, ways to maximize energy for peak performance, and how to re-wire our mental script.

Tom Izzo, head coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team and Hall of Fame inductee, shares his insights on sports leadership. He discusses the keys to transforming good teams into great ones, emphasizing the importance of humility, trust, and resilience. Izzo highlights the role of elite players in fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. With personal stories, he reflects on the emotional connections that shape coaching success while advocating for a feedback-oriented environment that prioritizes engagement and passion.

Imagine yourself on the highest peak in the world, surviving sub-zero temperatures, battering winds, and sudden avalanches. Adventurer Alison Levine has been there. She's served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on every continent, and skied to both Poles. There's no better training ground for leaders than environments where uncertainty reigns, teamwork is essential, and people are pushed beyond their perceived limits. On this episode, Alison talks about what she's learned about leading through adversity, teamwork, and risk taking by taking on the world's highest peaks. If you want more, be sure to check out her New York Times bestseller On The Edge. Follow Alison: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

During his 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones was a World Series Champion, 1999 National League MVP and 8x All-Star. But baseball also forced him to fail time and time again, and in that he found his most valuable lessons. On this episode, the former #1 pick and future Hall of Famer discusses the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, opens up about his personal struggles, and talks about the mental toughness and perseverance required to become one of the game's greatest switch-hitters. His new book, Ballplayer, is in stores now.

From her start as a hostess at Hooters to leading some of the world's best-known food brands, Kat Cole shares the leadership lessons she's learned through her accelerated rise up the corporate ladder. On this episode, the current group president of FOCUS Brands talks about her personal leadership philosophy, how to help people embrace change, her advice to young leaders, and what it takes to lead successful teams with hustle and heart.

Laura Gentile turned her passion and purpose into a vision, leading the launch of the espnW platform for ESPN. On this episode, the former college field hockey standout takes us behind the scenes to talk about the hard-driving culture at ESPN, her vision for espnW, and what it takes to launch a new brand.

Work hard. Be nice.Those simple words are at the core of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program), a national network of college-prep public charter schools in underserved communities. On this episode, co-founder Mike Feinberg shares the vision behind KIPP, how to infuse purpose into leadership, and how grit can be cultivated in kids.

Hollywood stuntwoman and American Ninja Warrior competitor Jessie Graff is living out her dream of being a superhero. Her day-to-day activities include: "anything on rooftops, sides of buildings or bridges, and dramatic wipeouts." In this episode, Jessie talks about breaking down gender barriers, chasing Hollywood dreams, her training regimen, and how to stare down fear.

In this engaging conversation, Steve Koonin, a marketing and sports executive renowned for his innovative leadership at Coca-Cola and the Atlanta Hawks, shares his insights on creating a culture of innovation. He discusses transforming the Hawks' branding to appeal to younger audiences and the importance of risk-taking in marketing. Steve emphasizes empowering teams, rewarding creativity, and learning from failures. He also highlights community impact through initiatives like building basketball courts and advocates for a servant leadership approach that values chemistry over just skills.