Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this captivating video, join Vanderbilt University’s Coach Clark Lea and Owen Graduate School of Management Dean Eric Johnson as they delve into the fascinating world of sports and business leadership with a panel of experts.
Discover invaluable insights and listen to impactful coaching moments that former athletes Brent Turner (MBA’89), Reggie Ford (MAcc’14), and Gavin Schoenwald (MMark’23) used to excel not only on the field but also in their business careers.
Coach Clark Lea shares his leadership style and what he hopes his athletes remember no matter where they go. Brent Turner, a respected authority on business leadership and Chief Executive Officer at Summit BHC, provides valuable perspectives on how athletes can transfer their skills and mindset to thrive in the corporate world. Moderator Mario Avila (MBA’12) helps facilitate further reflection with questions about the importance of love and vulnerability in leadership.
Join us on this transformative journey as we unlock the power of sports and reveal how athletes can harness their skills, determination, and leadership qualities to excel in business.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
04:43 From Field to Boardroom
13:30 Learning a Winning Mindset
14:22 What Athletics Taught Me About Business
18:30 What Coach Lea Hopes His Athletes Remember
20:36 What I Wish I Knew
29:00 Favorite Coaching Moment
36:33 Love & Leadership
40:57 Tough Love
44:40 Striking a Balance After Athletics
48:58 Recruiting On and Off The Field
54:45 Leading With Empathy
56:25 Culture-Shifting Behaviors
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In this captivating video, join Vanderbilt University’s Coach Clark Lea and Owen Graduate School of Management Dean Eric Johnson as they delve into the fascinating world of sports and business leadership with a panel of experts.
Discover invaluable insights and listen to impactful coaching moments that former athletes Brent Turner (MBA’89), Reggie Ford (MAcc’14), and Gavin Schoenwald (MMark’23) used to excel not only on the field but also in their business careers.
Coach Clark Lea shares his leadership style and what he hopes his athletes remember no matter where they go. Brent Turner, a respected authority on business leadership and Chief Executive Officer at Summit BHC, provides valuable perspectives on how athletes can transfer their skills and mindset to thrive in the corporate world. Moderator Mario Avila (MBA’12) helps facilitate further reflection with questions about the importance of love and vulnerability in leadership.
Join us on this transformative journey as we unlock the power of sports and reveal how athletes can harness their skills, determination, and leadership qualities to excel in business.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
04:43 From Field to Boardroom
13:30 Learning a Winning Mindset
14:22 What Athletics Taught Me About Business
18:30 What Coach Lea Hopes His Athletes Remember
20:36 What I Wish I Knew
29:00 Favorite Coaching Moment
36:33 Love & Leadership
40:57 Tough Love
44:40 Striking a Balance After Athletics
48:58 Recruiting On and Off The Field
54:45 Leading With Empathy
56:25 Culture-Shifting Behaviors
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Vanderbilt Business:@VanderbiltOwen
Follow Coach Lea
IG: instagram.com/coachlea_vu
Twitter: twitter.com/Coach_Lea
Follow Dean Eric Johnson
IG: instagram.com/bizprofjohnson
Twitter: twitter.com/DeanEricJohnson
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/m-eric-johnson-0439173
Follow Mario Avila (MBA’12) on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marioavila
Follow Brent Turner (MBA’89) on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brent-turner-60a77227
Follow Reggie Ford (MAcc’14) on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reggiedford
Follow Gavin Schoenwald (MMark’23) on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gavin-schoenwald-566407166
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Instagram: instagram.com/vanderbiltowen
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Facebook: facebook.com/VanderbiltOwen
Follow Vanderbilt Business on Twitter: twitter.com/VanderbiltOwen
#SportsLeadership #BusinessSuccess #UnlockYourPotential #CoachClarkLea #BusinessLeadership #AthletetoBusinessLeader #VanderbiltBusiness #VanderbiltUniversity
