The Athletics of Business

By Ed Molitor

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Our Athletics of Business podcast provides leaders with invaluable practical lessons framed by the competitive nature of sport and life. Here we share a mindset built on the foundational belief that the skills and behaviors of high-performing teams, elite athletes, and high-impact coaches are also the key to your business success. This perspective is a direct result of Ed Molitor's experiences—as both a college athlete and a coach—that helped shape his core values: work ethic, positivity, enthusiasm, passion for life, loyalty, and commitment to relentlessly pursuing excellence.

Episode Date
The Human Side of Leadership: Building a Culture of Purpose-Driven Performance with Jeff Schaffnit
Jun 03, 2026
From the Foxhole to the Final Four: Roadmap to Coaching Greatness with Coach Bob Starkey
May 20, 2026
The Power of Mentorship and Trust in Building a Championship Culture with Scott Howard
May 13, 2026
One Team, One Heartbeat: How Human Connection Drives Transformation Before the Scoreboard Shows It with Meghan Long
Apr 22, 2026
Connecting Like A PRO: The Four Underlying Motivators Every Leader Needs to Master
Apr 15, 2026
The Reset Mindset: How Strategic Focus Drives Leadership in a Distracted World
Apr 01, 2026
Leading with Competitive Character: Building Connected Teams That Perform and Care
Mar 27, 2026
Ten More Feet: How Resilience and Faith Make the Extraordinary Possible
Mar 18, 2026
Beat Yesterday: Competing Within to Win Together
Mar 04, 2026
Heart Equity: What Great Coaches Teach Leaders About Culture Under Pressure
Feb 25, 2026
The New Standard: How BEC and CoEffex Are Redefining Talent Search in Life Sciences
Jan 14, 2026
Unlocking the Champion's Soul with Dr. Jerry Lynch
Dec 31, 2025
The Game of Life: Remembering George Raveling
Sep 19, 2025
From Habits to Impact: Five Principles of High-Impact Coaching
Aug 27, 2025
Beyond the Finish: The Ironman Bond That Redefined Possible with Brent and Kyle Pease
Jul 09, 2025
The AI-Driven Leader with Geoff Woods
Jun 11, 2025
Rare Leadership: Strategic, Human, and Real with Molly Painter
Jun 04, 2025
The Summit Mindset with Scott Miller
May 21, 2025
Lead With Love with Dr. Jerry Lynch - The #1 Coaching Success Strategy To Build Strong Relationships And Winning Team
May 07, 2025
The Multiplier Effect: How Great Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Apr 30, 2025
The Power of Your Personal Story: How Resilience, Preparation, and Authenticity Drive Success with Bo Eason
Apr 16, 2025
Distilling Greatness: From MLB to Field of Dreams Whiskey with Drew Storen
Apr 02, 2025
Game-Changing Leadership: Brian Grawer's Secrets to Biopharma Success
Jan 29, 2025
Matt Painter's Playbook: Integrity and Culture in College Basketball
Dec 25, 2024
Selling in a Post Trust World with Larry Levine
Dec 04, 2024
The Art of Elite Coaching: Leading with Integrity and Purpose with Matt Painter
Nov 06, 2024
The Champion Sports Parent with Dr. Jerry Lynch & John O'Sullivan
Oct 23, 2024
Fueling Professional Success with Personal Fulfillment with Mark Pancratz
Oct 02, 2024
Building a Legacy Through the Little Details of Leadership with Mike Buddie
Jul 31, 2024
Building a Magnetic Culture with Erin Diehl
Jul 17, 2024
Building Trust and High-Performing Teams in Pharma with Pat Carroll
Jul 03, 2024
The Coaching Effect - Creating Complexity for Growth with Sarah Wirth
Jun 19, 2024
Triple 7 Leadership: Strategies for High-Impact Coaching with Mike Sarraille
May 01, 2024
Leading with Purpose with William Lumpkin
Apr 24, 2024
The Transformational Power of Coaching Influence with Anthony Bonifazio
Apr 03, 2024
The Art of Authentic Leadership: Relationships, Respect, and Adaptability with Matt Monahan
Feb 08, 2024
Building Strong, Meaningful Relationships as a Coaching Leader with Ed Molitor
Jan 05, 2024
The Power of Authentic Connections in Recruitment and Leadership with Jon Denny
Dec 14, 2023
Finding Your Leadership Sweet Spot with Kate Lahey
Dec 07, 2023
The Confidence Playbook: Coaching Beyond Competence with Maureen Monte
Oct 11, 2023
Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson
Sep 27, 2023
Partners in Leadership: Doing The Right Thing Together with Matt and Suzanne Monahan
Sep 13, 2023
The Mindful Coach with Dr. Jerry Lynch
Aug 23, 2023
Building a Caring and Collaborative Leadership in Biotech and Pharma with Mike Campbell
Aug 09, 2023
Lessons from Ironman 70.3: Embracing Challenges and the Power of Preparation with Ed Molitor
Aug 02, 2023
The Champion Teammate: Cultivating Growth and Collaboration in Leadership with John O'Sullivan and Jerry Lynch
Jul 26, 2023
Being Cowboy, Driving Resilience, and Embracing Accountability the PBR Team Series Way with Matt West
Jul 05, 2023
Creative Leadership: Thriving in a Changing Industry with Tim Hogan
Jun 21, 2023
From Hoops to Neuroscience: Fueling Growth Through Consistency, Adaptability, and Human Connections with Anne O'Neil
Jun 07, 2023
Episode 172: Defying Limits and Inspiring Change with Bonner Paddock Rinn
May 19, 2023
How to Show Up in Extraordinary Ways with Ed Molitor
May 10, 2023
Episode 170: Living Curiously and Capitalizing on Relationships with Aaron Ryan
Apr 19, 2023
Episode 169: Coachability - The Missing Piece to the Coaching Equation with Jake Weiss
Mar 15, 2023
Episode 168: Coaching Is Hard: Applying the Spirit of Competition to Business
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 167: Building the Capacity to Adapt with Dr. Erik Korem
Jan 18, 2023
Episode 166: Collaboration, Creativity, and Pharma Leadership with Matt Rysavy
Jan 04, 2023
Episode 165 - Modern Leader: Human-Centric Decision Making with JeVon McCormick
Dec 21, 2022
Episode 164 - Executing The IMPOSSIBLE: Mastering Human Connection with Suzanne Monahan
Dec 07, 2022
Episode 163: Triathlons, Big Clients, and Luxury Cars with Jayne Edwards
Nov 23, 2022
Episode 162: Entrepreneurship in Paradise with Sue Cooper
Nov 09, 2022
Episode161: Capitalizing on Curiosity with Ed Molitor
Oct 20, 2022
Episode 160: Living Life in Crescendo with Cynthia Covey Haller
Sep 28, 2022
Episode 159: The Reality of Coaching with Ed Molitor
Sep 21, 2022
Episode 158: Facilitating Action and Creating Change with Laura Waters-Brown
Aug 24, 2022
Episode 157: How Potential Can Limit Your Team with Ed Molitor
Aug 10, 2022
Episode 156: Never Be Afraid To Bet On Yourself with Kosha Irby
Jul 27, 2022
Episode 155: Self-Awareness and the Habits of High-Performers with Alan Stein, Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
Episode 154: The Power Of Caring
Jun 22, 2022
From Baseball to Bull Riding: Winning with the Right People with JJ Gottsch
Jun 08, 2022
Episode 152: Cultivate Relationships and Harvest Revenue with Nigel Green
May 25, 2022
Episode 151: Disposition to Dominate with Ed Molitor
May 11, 2022
Episode 150: The Power of Thinking Big with Aaron Bare
Apr 27, 2022
Episode 149: Unwavering Commitment to Your Why with Steve White
Apr 20, 2022
Episode 148: People Above Everything with Scott MacGregor
Apr 13, 2022
Episode 147: Preparation + Passion + Opportunity = Growth with Andrew Cohen
Mar 30, 2022
Episode 146: Building a Solid Career Path with Joe Allen
Mar 16, 2022
Episode 145: Building Positive Student-Athlete Experiences with Will Kloefkorn
Mar 02, 2022
Episode 144: Psychological Safety In Leadership with Ed Molitor
Feb 16, 2022
Episode 143: Persistence Brings About Performance with Mike Michalowicz
Feb 09, 2022
Episode 142: Falling in Love with the Process with Paul Shirley
Jan 26, 2022
Episode 141: Selling from the Heart with Larry Levine
Jan 05, 2022
Episode 140: The Man in the Glass with Ed Molitor
Dec 22, 2021
Episode 139: Developing Leaders Through Improv and Experiential Learning with Erin Diehl
Dec 08, 2021
Episode 138: Process Over Outcome with Todd Becker
Dec 01, 2021
Episode 137: The Power of the Coaching Leader with Ed Molitor
Nov 17, 2021
Episode 136: Pour Passion Into the Process, Part 2 with Phil Wall
Nov 03, 2021
Pour Passion Into the Process, Part 1 with Phil Wall
Oct 27, 2021
Episode 134: ​​Recruiter by Trade, Connector at Heart with Charlie Saffro
Oct 20, 2021
Episode 133: Commitment to Excellence with Peter Farmakis
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 132: Find a Way with Brian Barone
Sep 29, 2021
Episode 131: True Grit with Dr. John Byrne
Sep 22, 2021
Episode 130: Finding Your Summit with Mark Pattison
Sep 15, 2021
Episode 129: Figuring Out Your Time & Margin with Gabe Bock
Sep 08, 2021
Episode 128: Partnerships are About the People with Mike Rabil
Sep 01, 2021
Episode 127: Forged in the Fires with Rob Verhelst
Aug 25, 2021
Episode 126: How to Be Where Your Feet Are with Scott O'Neil
Aug 11, 2021
Episode 125: Managing the Worry Circle, with Ted Simendinger
Aug 04, 2021
Episode 124: VICTORY Defined, with Ed Molitor
Jul 28, 2021
Episode 123: The Business of Sports
Jul 14, 2021
Episode 122: Ideation and Innovation for Sports Marquee Events from the Super Bowl to Olympics, with Molly Mazzolini
Jun 23, 2021
Episode 121: Thoughtful Decision Making- Informed by Data and Inspired by Purpose with Cameron Wagner
Jun 16, 2021
Episode 120: Treating Your Mind Like a Castle- Invite Only, with Ted Simendinger
Jun 09, 2021
Episode 119: The Coaching Effect - Driving Discretionary Effort with Bill Eckstrom
May 25, 2021
Episode 118: How Culture, Storytelling, and Joy Saved Menlo, with Rich Sheridan
May 04, 2021
Episode 117: Leading with Contagious Tenacity, with Kane Ma
Apr 13, 2021
Episode 116: The Secret to Loyola-Chicago's Basketball Success, with Ed Molitor
Mar 24, 2021
Episode 115: Impact, Inspire, Empower, with Holly B. Hunt
Mar 10, 2021
Episode #114: Building Winning Teams, with Maureen Electa Monte
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 113: Engage with Energy and Purpose, with Scott Garrett
Feb 24, 2021
Episode 112: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, with Deon Thomas
Feb 03, 2021
Episode 111: Caring More in Our Current Reality, with Ed Molitor
Jan 20, 2021
Episode 110: Like Your Life Depends on It, with Ed Molitor
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 109: Building and Creating Something Special Together, with Tim Hall
Jan 06, 2021
Episode 108: Fast Start, with Ed Molitor
Dec 30, 2020
Episode 107: Victory Is In The Details, with Tom Anstett and Tom McCormack
Dec 22, 2020
Episode 106: The Power of Genuine Leadership, with Dr. Patrick Donahue
Dec 16, 2020
Episode 105: The IPO Playbook, with Steve Cakebread
Dec 09, 2020
Episode #104: Developing a Powerful Coaching Philosophy, with Ed Molitor Sr. Part III
Dec 02, 2020
Episode 103: Celebrate What You Have, with Ed Molitor
Nov 25, 2020
Episode 102: Scott O'Neil CEO Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment: Applaud Talent, Reward Character, and Celebrate the Team
Nov 18, 2020
Episode 101: Leveraging the Pandemic to Build an Extraordinary Sales Team, with David Royce and Vess Pearson
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 100: Talking Above the Storm, with John Sabatalo
Nov 04, 2020
Episode 99: Leading an Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, with Terry Tucker
Oct 28, 2020
Episode 98: Develop the People Around You, with Pat Murphy
Oct 21, 2020
Episode 97: Adversity Happens For Us, with Ed Molitor
Oct 07, 2020
Episode 96: Always be Evolving, with Mark Simendinger
Sep 30, 2020
Episode 95: The Psychology of Coaching, with Ed Molitor, Sr.
Sep 23, 2020
Episode 94: ABCD - Always Be Connecting the Dots, with Bryan Gillis
Sep 15, 2020
Episode 93: Be Brilliant with the Basics - The Amazon Way, with Jon Derkits
Sep 09, 2020
Episode 92: Managing the Worry Circle, with Ted Simendinger
Sep 02, 2020
Episode 91: Living Beyond Limits Part II, with Bonner Paddock Rinn
Aug 26, 2020
Episode 90: Living Beyond Limits Part I, with Bonner Paddock Rinn
Aug 18, 2020
Episode 89: Keys to Making Great Things Happen In Business and Life, with Reid Ryan
Aug 12, 2020
Episode 88: Humor, Honor, and Resilience, with JJ Gottsch
Aug 05, 2020
Episode 87: Building a Culture of Integrity with Heart and Intellect, with Rich Panico
Jul 29, 2020
Episode 86: Embracing the Opportunity to Make a Positive Impact, with Jon Denny
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 85: Be Extraordinary - Make Them Believe, with Scott Davenport
Jul 01, 2020
Episode 84: Dominate the Goal in Front of You, with Mat Ishbia
Jun 24, 2020
Episode 83: Coaching for Impact, 42 Years of Positive Influence and Inspiration, with Ed Molitor, Sr.
Jun 17, 2020
Episode 82: Never Stop Trying, with JJ Gottsch
Jun 10, 2020
Episode 81: Tapping Into the Powerful Strengths of Millennials, with Nick Sarillo
May 27, 2020
Episode 80: Finding the Answers From Your Frontline Workers, with Tom Walter
May 20, 2020
Episode 79: Performance Excellence in the Face of Uncertainty, with Mark Heidersbach
May 13, 2020
Episode 78: Leading Hearts as Well as Minds, with McKeel Hagerty
May 06, 2020
Episode 76: Empowering Your People to Be Human, Courageous and Responsive, with Jason Bey
Apr 22, 2020
Episode 75: Managing the COVID-19 Crisis with Mindfulness, with Rob Dube
Apr 15, 2020
Episode 74: All In: Driven by Passion, Energy, and Purpose, with Porter Moser
Apr 08, 2020
Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion By Accident, with Dana Cavalea
Apr 01, 2020
Reinventing Effective Leadership for Disruptive Innovation, with Mike Steep
Mar 25, 2020
Creating a Lifestyle of Consistent Success, with Mo Dadkhah
Mar 18, 2020
The One Powerful Question That Will Help You Be More, with Ed Molitor
Mar 11, 2020
The Key to Being Invaluable Without Being Most Valuable, with Mark French, Jr.
Mar 04, 2020
Trust, Positive Energy and Making Yourself Indispensable, with Randy Eccker
Feb 26, 2020
Episode 67: Empowering Your Leaders to Solve Problems and Help People, with Ron Alvesteffer
Feb 19, 2020
Episode 66: The Undeniable Value of Investing in the Growth of Your People, with Cody Foster
Feb 12, 2020
Episode 65: Why the Best Are the Best in Sports and Business, with Kevin Eastman
Feb 05, 2020
Episode 64: Coaching and Shaping the Lives of Young Athletes, with John O'Sullivan
Nov 27, 2019
Episode 63: From Football to the Food Business, with Shane Jones
Nov 20, 2019
Episode 62: Lessons on Teamwork from the Locker Room to the Boardroom, with John Sabatalo
Nov 13, 2019
Episode 61: Building a Family Culture in Your Organization, with Ed Molitor
Nov 06, 2019
Episode 60: Purpose, Service, and Leadership, with Lou Schager
Oct 23, 2019
Episode 59: Be the Best, with Bo Eason
Oct 09, 2019
Episode 58: Shifting the Paradigm from Manager to Coach, with Ed Molitor
Oct 02, 2019
Episode 57: Coachability in the Workplace, with Pat Klingler
Sep 18, 2019
Episode 56: A New Trend in Real Estate Development, with Dave Sharkey
Sep 11, 2019
Episode 55: Innovation in Cybersecurity, with Ray Rothrock
Sep 04, 2019
Episode 54: The Inward Journey to Success, with Adam Hergenrother
Aug 28, 2019
Episode 53: Reinventing Yourself in the Face of Adversity, with Billy Douglass
Aug 21, 2019
Episode 52: The DNA of a Great Coach, with Ed Molitor
Aug 14, 2019
Episode 51: Live Every Moment, Love Beyond Words, and Laugh Every Day: Business Leadership Principles, with Claude Royster
Aug 07, 2019
Episode 50: The Transformation First-Mile: Preparing for Market and Industry Disruptions, with Gregg Garrett
Jul 31, 2019
Episode 49: Real Things That Really Make a Difference, with Tom Carmazzi
Jul 24, 2019
Episode 48: Leveraging Your Strengths, with Justin Copie
Jul 17, 2019
Episode 47: Remembering and Honoring Coach Tony Barone, with Ed Molitor
Jul 10, 2019
Episode 46: Tax Planning Strategies for Pro Athletes and Professionals, with Robert Raiola
Jun 26, 2019
Episode 45: Transformational, Not Transactional, with Ed Cheatham
Jun 19, 2019
Episode 44: How Managers Can Get the Most Out of Their Employees, with Ed Molitor
Jun 12, 2019
Episode 43: Values and Service in Business, with Aaron Jack
Jun 05, 2019
Episode 42: Breaking Through as a Sports Agent, with Rob Roche
May 29, 2019
Episode 42: The Right Attitude for Success, with Brent Novoselsky
May 22, 2019
Episode 40: Changing Gears and New Careers, with Shaun Jacob
May 15, 2019
Episode 39: Building a Better Team, with Jason Bey
May 01, 2019
Episode 38: The Game Changers, with Ed Molitor
Apr 24, 2019
Episode 37: From College Football to Digital Marketing, with Chaz Cervino
Apr 17, 2019
Episode 36: The Business of Athletics, with Chris Hartweg
Apr 10, 2019
Episode 35: Learning Life Lessons from Sports, with Dan Rioux
Apr 03, 2019
Episode 34: Growing a Business in a Challenging Industry, with Tai Lee
Mar 20, 2019
Episode 33: Universal Lessons from Basketball to Business, with Ronell Peters
Mar 13, 2019
Episode 32: The Nine Stages of Career Transition, with Ed Molitor
Mar 06, 2019
Episode 31: Brain Chemicals and Business Leadership, with Mike Simonsen
Feb 27, 2019
Episode 30: Finding the Way Back to Center, with David Meltzer
Feb 20, 2019
Episode 29: Being Invaluable, Without Being 'Most Valuable', with Ed Molitor
Feb 13, 2019
Episode 28: Culture, Community and a Great Cup of Coffee, with Nick Bayer
Feb 06, 2019
Episode 27: The Critical Skill of Persistence, with Rob Emrich
Jan 30, 2019
Episode 26: The Importance of Leadership and Teamwork, with Tiffani Bova
Jan 23, 2019
Episode 25: The Enduring Legacy of Robert Newhouse, with Rodd Newhouse
Jan 16, 2019
Episode 24: Finding Wisdom in Failure, with Sam Mallikarjunan
Jan 09, 2019
Episode 23: A Fast Start to 2019, with Ed Molitor
Jan 02, 2019
Episode 22: The Powerful Culture of the Service Express Way, with Ron Alvesteffer
Dec 26, 2018
Episode 21: Military Service and Business Values, with J.J. Konstant
Dec 19, 2018
Episode 20: Reaching the Highest Peaks, with Mark Pattison
Dec 12, 2018
Episode 19: The Incredible Power of Self Awareness, with Ed Molitor
Dec 05, 2018
Episode 18: Building a Clear and Compelling Vision for Growth, with Brett Gilliland
Nov 28, 2018
Episode 17: Developing the Right Mindset for Success, with David Osborn
Nov 21, 2018
Episode 16: Team Building and Innovating in a Joyful Business Culture, with Rich Sheridan
Nov 14, 2018
Episode 15: Lessons From the Titans of Sport, with Don Yaeger
Nov 07, 2018
Episode 14: Faith, Gratitude and Basketball, with Katy Lee
Oct 31, 2018
Episode 13: Twenty Years Later, with Jason Boeker
Oct 24, 2018
Episode 12: From Elementary Teacher to Leadership Expert, with Brandi Plunkett
Oct 17, 2018
Episode 11: Taking Your Athlete Mindset Into the Business World, with Chris Smith
Oct 03, 2018
Episode 10: Finding Your Strengths and Understanding Your Weaknesses, with Maureen Electa Monte
Sep 26, 2018
Episode 9: The Green Beret Entrepreneur, with Larry Broughton
Sep 19, 2018
Episode 8: Avoiding the 7 Traps When Seeking Success, with David Covey
Sep 12, 2018
Episode 7: The Power of Positive Energy, with Ed Molitor
Sep 05, 2018
Episode 6: From Lineman to Businessman, with Hunter Goodwin
Aug 29, 2018
Episode 5: Four Principles of Success, with Cody Foster
Aug 22, 2018
Episode 4: The R.I.C.H. System, with Dina Dwyer-Owens
Aug 15, 2018
Episode 3: The Lactic Burn of Long-Term Success, with Stephen Woessner
Aug 08, 2018
Episode 2: Building a Winning Culture, with Porter Moser
Aug 01, 2018
Episode 1: Welcome to The Athletics of Business Podcast, with Ed Molitor
Jul 20, 2018