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"People do business with people they like that have solutions. You can hang out and go to games or golf, but at the end of the day, if you don’t bring solutions, you’re just a buddy." - PNC Bank Florida East/Regional President on Episode 240 of the CCP!
"We all got a break from somebody, right? Somebody gave you a shot. Somebody bet on you. And your job is to make sure you reward that bet." - PNC Bank Florida East/Regional President on Episode 240 of the CCP!
"Momentum is real, and it swings in both directions. Capitalizing when it's in your favor helps mitigate the impact when it swings against you."
- Lincoln Equities Group CEO Lance Bergstein on Ep. 236 of the CCP!
“Muscle memory isn’t just physical—it’s about drawing on past experiences to handle present challenges, even when the situations aren’t exactly the same.” - Lincoln Equities Group CEO Lance Bergstein on Ep. 236 of the CCP!
“In meetings, I begin by asking, ‘On a scale of 1 to 10, how are you arriving today?’—and I always answer last.” - @Denny's CEO Kelli Valade on Ep. 235 of the CCP!
“Vulnerability is your strength. Over time, I have developed the skill to ‘see and be seen.’ Now, employees often approach me saying, ‘I’ve heard your story—can I share mine?’” - @Denny's CEO Kelli Valade on Ep. 235 of the CCP!
“We’re constantly sharing our thoughts with colleagues. I think that’s unusual, because many leaders fall into the trap of believing they need to have all the answers every single day.” - Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro on Ep. 234 of the CCP!
“If you ask, ‘Was that a great day?’—and the answer is yes—make it a point to share that feeling with your entire organization so everyone can experience it and feel proud.”
- Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro on Ep. 234 of the CCP!
"I want to be in the future before anyone else gets there—I want to arrive first by researching what is around the corner."
- eXp World Holdings, Inc. CEO Glenn Sanford on Ep. 233 of the CCP
"Breaking down a goal into smaller portions and celebrating the victories in smaller moments is key."
- CEO of EF World Journeys USA, Heidi Durflinger on Ep. 232 of the CCP!
"The best leaders don’t wait for momentum. They manufacture it."
- As featured on the special MOMENTUM edition (Episode 231) of the Corporate Competitors Podcast!
"Momentum is built, one spark at a time, and when you understand how to ignite it, it becomes your most powerful strategic weapon. "
- As featured on the special MOMENTUM edition (Episode 231) of the Corporate Competitors Podcast!
"I’ll never forget dropping a perfect pass in high school. Those are the moments that motivate you—when you fail short despite all the work. You can’t write them off. You have to let them shape where you go." - President of Acrisure, John Tuttle on Ep. #230 of the CCP!
"Great leaders help their teams balance ambition with patience. It’s about staying hungry for growth while understanding that real success takes time and consistent effort." - President of Acrisure, John Tuttle on Ep. #230 of the CCP!