The best leaders don’t need to be the smartest people in the room. They hire people who know more than they do and bring that expertise together to build something great. Kyle Leahy, CCO at WHOOP, shares how she builds winning teams. Watch now: youtu.be/Ms8N4JiC91M

You say you want to win a championship. But does your daily work prove it? Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea heard rapper Common describe years of rejection before success. The lesson stuck: belief isn't what you say. It's what you practice. Your habits reveal what you truly believe is possible. Don't miss the full conversation: youtu.be/snxqMvclLjQ

Ted Cruz wanted off the boat because he and Tom Harkin were so far apart politically. An hour later, they were deep in conversation. Days later, they worked together on an amendment to help children. Joe Manchin shares a reminder that sometimes, the first step toward finding common ground is simply spending time together. Don't miss the full episode: youtu.be/SMDWxk3HYV4

Great performance in a big moment might seem like pure talent. But really, it’s the result of meticulous preparation that no one sees. Jim Nantz - Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster

“I wasn't going to give the board an opportunity to go a different direction.” When Scott Boatwright was competing to become Chipotle's permanent CEO, he didn't wait for the title to lead. He overprepared, showed up with confidence, and proved he was the right person for the job. Want the next opportunity? Start showing you're ready before it arrives. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/_sXE6a3JoX0

Some of the most unforgettable moments in sports happen before the game even begins. Landon Donovan looks back on a meaningful moment he shared with DeMarcus Beasley before stepping onto the field for his first World Cup. Sometimes, the moments that stay with us have nothing to do with the final score. Don't miss the full convo: youtu.be/wrjgi8CZ8I8

If you want a strong team, create a culture of hard work. Shared effort in the trenches forges the kind of respect and credibility that binds a team together. Jason Garrett - 3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach Watch the full episode: youtu.be/egvmRYDdV0o

Ted Scott says the #1 golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler, builds confidence one way: By outworking everyone. If you’re not prepared… he feels it. If you are… he trusts you instantly. That’s how the best in the world operate. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/Iv6y13ysRsU

Use thoughtful questions and intentional recognition to show your team what you value. That’s how you signal what’s important and help big changes take root. Eric Kutcher - Senior Partner and Chair, North America, McKinsey & Company Watch the full episode: youtu.be/VYEtQ7G9huc

Hear the former CEO of Glossier describe how she thinks about what a career journey should really look like. Her lesson: look at your career as a lily pad, not a straight line. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/Ms8N4JiC91M

Why the Words with Friends founder told his team not to make a faster more intense version of the game. The lesson: build for what customers actually want not what you think they want. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/T1E9ZS_Q8mg

When you're chasing something extraordinary, it's hard to appreciate what you're accomplishing in the moment. Ten years after helping the Chicago Cubs end their 108-year championship drought, Ben Zobrist can finally step back and see what it meant. To the fans, to his life, and to everyone who shared that moment. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/vHpF2Csg0pE

Good news for anyone who doesn’t have all the answers: you don’t need them. You just need the right people in the room and the humility to hire them. Kyle Leahy has used this philosophy to build strong brands and teams at Glossier, Nike, and now WHOOP, where she serves as Chief Commercial Officer. She calls it outhiring yourself: bringing in specialists who know more than you, then unlocking their expertise around a big, strategic vision. Is it unnerving? Yes. Does it work? Also yes. New episode drops tomorrow!

How do you keep a business moving when everything around it is changing? New Balance President & CEO Joe Preston explains how the company uses focused projects to tackle priorities, even through major disruptions. The secret isn't trying to do everything at once. It's knowing what needs a boost right now. Don't miss the full episode: youtu.be/EsKozYwvN8s

When goals shift, people need two things: clarity and repetition. Overcommunicate where you’re going, why, and how to get there. Julie Hansen - CEO of Babbel Watch the full convo here: youtu.be/kAY1TbIoisg

College athletes deserve to be paid. But should money be the deciding factor in where they play? John Donahoe, Stanford’s Director of Athletics, explains how Stanford approaches paying athletes and why compensation should be part of the equation, not the whole thing. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/A86vgtHGvg0

Things rarely go as planned. Prioritize preparation so that unexpected problems don’t derail you completely. Condoleezza Rice - Former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Watch the full episode: youtu.be/nqndpLUdiy4

Shohei Ohtani. Coco Gauff. Josh Allen. Cooper Flagg. New Balance has built a roster of elite athletes across multiple sports. But signing superstars isn’t just about their performance. CEO Joe Preston explains what New Balance looks for in the athletes who represent its brand and why shared values matter. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/EsKozYwvN8s

Ben Cowan-Dewar shares the advice that stuck with him early in his career: do what you say you'll do, and become someone people genuinely want to work for. Great things are built with people who believe in you, not just your plans. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/LZVx2C1KhOs