Heavy Hitter Sports

Brian Baker, SRVP of Board Games at Hasbro, shares why he left a thriving design & product development career at Nike to chase his childhood dream of working in the toy & game industry. He also reveals how the recent successful Hasbro-Nike LeBron James collaboration transpired. Brian & host Mark Hochgesang discuss orchestrating career transitions, the power of AI & their mutual love for some of Hasbro's powerhouse franchises: Monopoly, Clue, Candy Land, Twister & Mouse Trap. Enjoy sports (and toy) fans!Brian's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandbaker/Hasbro Website: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-usTime-Stamped Show Notes1:15      The Dream Begins2:18     Ziba Design3:31     The Swoosh5:00    Metcon Rises9:05    Career Transition: Nike to Hasbro13:25    Building Credibility   15:13     Monopoly Matters17:37     Double GOATs: LeBron & Monopoly19:51     Monopoly Magic23:46    Hasbro Happenings27:44     Board Game Testing & Evaluation29:00    Artificial Intelligence31:33     Outsider Inventors33:46    Spreading Fun to All35:15     Competition: Mattel, Lego & Time38:00    Lightning Round38:44    The WrapListeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. Happy Holidays!mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Pat Tillman set aside a lucrative pro football career for a valiant, yet heartbreaking military career. Host Mark Hochgesang pays tribute to this true American hero. Mark also shares his thoughts re the Iraq, Afghanistan & Ukraine conflicts.  * Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/donate/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwSXZ7dzmA9rwDObpJ9g0wMPXD5vOaVwYt0sC1rlK2QX9UA1frvskTUaAuIAEALw_wcB* Remembering Pat Tillman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEw3Gd2RHY0* The Tillman Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568334/* Prince Harry's Pat Tillman Award Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cvD8CWLWgU* Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman, by Jon Krakauer: https://www.powells.com/book/where-men-win-glory-the-odyssey-of-pat-tillman-9780307386045* Mary Tillman's Statement: https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2813963* NBC News Article: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4815441Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Adriana Caliri, former Nike Golf & Tennis GM & current leadership coach, shares insights on how to unleash your full potential. She reveals lessons learned by working with tennis greats Serena Williams, Roger Federer & Rafa Nadal. Adry & host Mark Hochgesang also rejoice in the return of Elliott Hill, the new Nike CEO. Enjoy sports fans. Renaissance: https://www.renaissance-cec.com/Adriana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.adry/Adriana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-caliri-9374355/ StrengthsFinder 2.0: https://www.powells.com/book/strengthsfinder-20-a-new-upgraded-edition-from-gallups-now-discover-your-strengths-9781595620156The Inner Game of Tennis: https://www.powells.com/book/inner-game-of-tennis-revised-edition-9780679778318 Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Retired pro cyclist Laura Jorgensen shares how she & her co-founder created Fuel Goods, a sports nutrition company focused on everyday athletes. Laura talks about career pivots, building high performance teams & fueling sports performance by eating healthier. Enjoy this appetizing episode sports fans.  Fuel Goods & Together We Rise Donation Link: https://fuelgoods.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorqol7O_SG7LDvCYmoEonwfT487au3b7-460W6i21kFDpk5wTFrLaura's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-j-jorgensen/Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights: https://www.powells.com/book/greenlights-9780593139134Casey Means' Good Energy: https://www.powells.com/book/good-energy-the-surprising-connection-between-metabolism-limitless-health-9780593712641Nix Website: https://nixbiosensors.com/

Taylor Cook, mental performance coach & retired professional ice hockey goalie, provides insight into how athletes & others can enhance your mental mindset. She & host Mark Hochgesang exchange thoughts on the power of positive self-talk, visualization and a growth mindset. Enjoy sports fans!Taylored Minds Website: https://www.taylored-minds.com/The Athletic Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-mind/id1610116010Taylor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorbcook/?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_more-articlesTaylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbcook_/Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack: https://www.powells.com/book/mind-gym-an-athletes-guide-to-inner-excellence-9780071395977Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Former Penn State football player Scott Shirley shares how his entrepreneurial efforts helped raise over $400M to battle rare diseases & support a variety of other charitable causes. Scott & host Mark Hochgesang discuss how athletes, teams & sports can be a power for good & make life better for others both on & off the field of play.   Uplifting Athletes: https://www.upliftingathletes.org/Pledge It: https://pledgeit.org/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottshirley/Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

This illuminating conversation regarding the pitfalls of today's competitive youth sports world will benefit athletes, parents & coaches alike. The exorbitant cost of club sports, crazy tournament travel demands & the dangers of year-round sports specialization are all discussed by What is the Goal? authors, Jean Linscott & Ken Ruoff. Enjoy sports fans! What is the Goal?: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-the-goal-jean-linscott/1145009474?ean=9798990114302Every Kid Sports: https://everykidsports.org/ Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Sporting goods veteran, consultant, author & cancer survivor Steve Harden provides tips on how to supercharge corporate careers. Steve & host Mark Hochgesang share insights re effective leadership, teamwork, communication & customer focus. Harden Strategic Solutions: https://hardenstrategicsolutions.com/Steve's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveharden/Surpass Your Limits: https://surpassyourlimitsbook.com/Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909

Molly Carroll, therapist, coach & Tedx speaker, shares how to enrich the mental mindset of young athletes. A wide variety of other sports psychology topics are addressed by Molly & host Mark Hochgesang.  Molly's Website: https://molly-carroll.com/Molly's Podcast: https://molly-carroll.com/podcast/Molly's Blog: https://molly-carroll.com/blog/Molly's What Keeps Us Alive Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujBJKoVbvzoMolly's Human Connection Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_carroll_the_need_for_human_connection_and_why_it_starts_with_ourselves

Host Mark Hochgesang regails the magic of his childhood hometown hero, Willie Mays. The Say Hey Kid, who passed away less than 48 hours ago, is thought by many to be the greatest baseball player of all-time. His amazing talent, fierce determination and exuberant spirit made Willie a true American icon. Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate and review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. mphochgesang@gmail.com971-985-6909