Best Dan Rubenstein Podcasts (2024)

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SEC Preview: Part 1 - Contender Tiers, The Saban Void & Conference Newcomers - 2024 College Football 52:15

7h ago52:15

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In the first part of our big SEC preview, we discuss the biggest storylines entering the 2024 season, from Nick Saban's retirement to the addition of Texas and Oklahoma, to the influx of new talent arriving via the transfer portal. Plus, we rank all 16 teams in the expanded SEC into contender tiers. Georgia is still the team to beat, but how far be…

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337 Thursday Refresh Garry Ridge, Former CEO & Chairman of WD-40 on Unlocking Growth through Purpose-Driven Leadership and a Culture of Engagement | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 43:59

2h ago43:59

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman of WD-40. In the conversation, Garry Ridge shared his origin story and how a quote from the Dalai Lama helped him focus on organizational purpose. Next, Garry explained his why and the how behind making WD-40 an organization where people can co…

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Big 12 Preview - Part 3: Why Kansas, Arizona and Iowa State are dangerous + Colorado, West Virginia & more team previews! - 2024 College Football 57:03

2d ago57:03

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In our third and final installment of our 2024 Big 12 conference preview, we pop the hood on Kansas, Arizona, Iowa State, Colorado, West Virginia, TCU, Cincinnati and Baylor. Is Kansas a contender despite losing its offensive coordinator and Jason Bean? How will Arizona fit into a new conference? Is Rocco Becht already the greatest Rocco in college…

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336 Mastering Your Inner Voice and Overcoming the Crab Mentality with Hooman Motevalli | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 16:00

1h ago16:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Hooman Motevalli, the author of, Don’t Be a Crab: A Practical Guide to Building Strong Joyful Relationships. Motevalli’s journey from the tumultuous backdrop of revolution and war in Iran to becoming a transformative thinker in leadership and p…

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Big 12 Preview - Part 2: Is Utah the team to beat? + Oklahoma State, Kansas State & more team previews - 2024 College Football 54:08

4d ago54:08

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We continue with our preview of the Big 12 by going team-by-team through Utah, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, UCF, Texas Tech, BYU, Arizona State and Houston. How big is the gap between Utah and the rest of the field? Will full-time Avery Johnson be as good as part-time Avery Johnson for Kansas State? Can Oklahoma State get back to the Big 12 champi…

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Forces of Labor: The Minimum wage

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In 2007, President George W. Bush signed into law the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007. Buried within this act, under SEC. 8102, was the last minimum wage hike. Within a two-year period, it gradually raised the federal minimum wage to $7.25 per hour. On July 24, 2009, the feder…

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Big 12 Preview - Part 1: Power Tiers & Big Storylines - 2024 College Football 1:05:12

7d ago1:05:12

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We continue our conference preview series with a zoomed out look at the Big 12, arguably the most interesting league in all of college football. How does the loss of Texas and Oklahoma impact how we (and others) view the conference? Where do Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Arizona State rank relative to their new conference-mates? What do our power tie…

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ACC Preview - Part 3: The Case for NC State, Louisville & Virginia Tech + More Team Previews - 2024 College Football 1:04:01

9d ago1:04:01

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We close out our three-part deep dive of the ACC by examining the grouping of NC State, Louisville and Virginia Tech, all of which have been trendy picks this preseason to make a run at the conference. How close is each to being a serious contender? Plus, a discussion about what makes Georgia Tech, Boston College and UNC plucky, an optimistic view …

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335 The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable with Andrea Sampson | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 49:23

1h ago49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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ACC Preview - Part 2: Will Florida State Repeat? + Clemson, Miami & More Team Previews - 2024 College Football 1:03:14

11d ago1:03:14

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We continue our ACC preview conversation by going into more detail on Florida State, Clemson, Miami, SMU, Pitt, Syracuse, Cal and Stanford. Can Clemson or Miami (or someone else) catch Florida State? Is SMU ready to contend right away? Is Pat Narduzzi's big offensive shift a winning formula? How excited is too excited for Fran Brown's first year at…

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ACC Preview: Part 1 - Tier Rankings, Emerging Storylines & What's New in College Football in 2024 1:08:12

14d ago1:08:12

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With Preview Season officially underway, we forge ahead into our first power conference and take a zoomed out look at the ACC. How do the 17 teams (!) stack up compared to one another if broken down into tiers? What are the emerging storylines and questions to keep in mind as the season draws closer? What are the big changes in the conference in te…

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Group of Five Previews: The Mountain West, MAC & Sun Belt - 2024 College Football 1:25:31

10h ago1:25:31

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We continue on with Part 2 of our Group of Five previews, this time with a focus on the Mountain West, MAC and Sun Belt conferences. Is there a gap between Boise State and Fresno State, and what does the recent departure of Jeff Tedford mean for how we handicap the conference? Has the Sun Belt become the best Group of Five conference? Is the MAC li…

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334 Mastering Leadership Excellence: Unlocking Team Synergy, Innovation, and Strategic Decision-Making, Mahan Tavakoli interviewed by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez on Developing the Leader Within Podcast 24:30

16m ago24:30

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In this special episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli, usually the host, is in the spotlight as he is interviewed by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for the Developing the Leader Within podcast. Mahan, CEO of Strategic Leadership Ventures and a highly regarded thought leader shares profound insights on leadership, drawing from his ex…

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Group of Five Tiers + American & CUSA Conference Previews - 2024 College Football 1:18:01

21d ago1:18:01

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We're kicking off this year's preview episodes in style, moving the Group of Five to the front of the line and breaking it up into two episodes so each conference has more room to breathe. Up first: the American and Conference USA. We discuss our power rankings for each conference, what makes each team dangerous (and not dangerous) and how schools …

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What's New: Your intro to the 2024 college football season 1:00:56

4d ago1:00:56

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At long last, it's time to start previewing the 2024 college football season. But first, a crash course in the numerous things that are changing in the sport we love. From tectonic conference realignment to an expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff, historic coaching turnover, and headlining transfers, we walk back through the high-level storyl…

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333 Tailored Self-Leadership: Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick on Customizing Your Style, Overcoming Blind Spots, and Driving Organizational Success | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 32:55

22d ago32:55

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Grant 'Upbeat' Bosnick, an expert in leadership development and the author of Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership. Grant shares his journey from Toronto, Canada, to his extensive experience in Asia, where he has spent over two decades honing his leadership skills. Drawing on his d…

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The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins 1:28:02

9d ago1:28:02

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Stephen and Jim discuss the 1970 classic The Dogged Victim of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins, which includes one of the best stories ever written - The Glory Game at Goat Hills.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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The Big Ten, Big 12 & Group of Five Questions Keeping Us Awake (Part 2) 1:11:43

28d ago1:11:43

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We just kept on asking questions after our Part 1 episode earlier in the week. In this college football podcast episode, we ask the Big Ten, Big 12 and Group of Five questions that are lingering in the backs of our minds and keeping us awake at night. Is Drew Allar actually disrespected? Is Rutgers the Travel Upset team of the year? Is Deion's plan…

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332 Thursday Refresh: Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad on How to be a Relentlessly Positive Leader 47:42

28d ago47:42

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Retired US Navy Admiral Kyle Cozak shares his inspiring journey of resilience and leadership in this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast. From his upbringing in Las Vegas to his life-altering accident, Admiral Cozak's story is a testament to the power of trust, positive thinking, and determination. He emphasizes the importance of clear com…

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Listen Now: British Scandal, Boris Becker 5:40

10d ago5:40

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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there a…

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The SEC & ACC Questions Keeping Us Awake (Part 1) 48:56

29d ago48:56

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As we make the turn into July and the unofficial start of the college football preseason, we discuss the questions that keep us up at night while thinking about the SEC and ACC in 2024. In this college football podcast episode, we wonder what happens in the void left by Nick Saban? Is Oklahoma doomed? What does the LSU multiverse look like? Why did…

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331 [BEST OF] Greg Wooldridge on Leadership Secrets of the Blue Angels 44:52

11d ago44:52

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In this captivating episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Greg Wooldridge, the only person to have led the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's renowned flight demonstration squadron, three times. With his unparalleled experience and unique insights, Greg Wooldridge shares valuable lessons on leadership, team dynamics, and the pur…

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The New Conference Welcoming Committee 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

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Each of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC is welcoming at least two new teams into its ranks this college football season. What do these new fan bases need to know as they are assimilated into expanded conferences? In this episode, we take a quick look at the landscape for the 13 teams switching leagues and pop the hood on some of the weird traditi…

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The New Landscape of College Football: Changes, Challenges, and the Future 1:13:11

19d ago1:13:11

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College football has changed so much over the last few years that the sport, for some, feels almost unrecognizable. In this episode of The Solid Verbal, we have an honest discussion about the questions that friends, family, and fans ask us out in the wild about the state of CFB in 2024 and beyond. We dive into the growing perception that too many d…

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