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Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) on Being Employee 2 at MLS, Joining The Premier League, Developing Cultural Dexterity - EPISODE 3
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This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! A brand new podcast where we interview CEOs, General Managers, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes, Athletic Directors & Presidents of Premier Sports & Entertainment Organizations globally. Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) is here with our third guest, Ivan Gazidis (Former CEO of AC Milan and Arsenal FC) to discuss:
(0:00) - Intro Package
(1:22) - Family Being Exiled From South Africa & Growing Up in England
(2:19) Studying Astrophysics, Then Law at Oxford Before Practicing
(3:55) Moving To Los Angeles, Creating The Business Plan For MLS & Receiving Funding
(8:39) Lamar Hunt’s Philosophy For MLS & Ownership Strength In The League
(13:02) Leaving MLS After 14 Years
(16:19) The Move To Arsenal & How It Came To Be
(21:06) - Advice For Young Dreamers About Starting A League & Team Leadership Examples
(31:42) - The Importance of Diverse Leadership On and Off The Field
(34:17) - Building A Culture of Trust
(38:38) - Hiring Philosophies
(46:29) - Biggest Leadership Learnings From Working at Arsenal & in Milan
(51:40) - Having a Surprise Cancer Diagnosis
(54:20) - His New Position at Kilmer Group & Their Acquisitions Across Sports
(1:00:15) - The Importance of Human Relationships in Business & Life
(1:04:53) - Being a Cultural Amphibian & Developing Cultural Dexterity
(1:10:05) - Maintaining Mental & Physical Health As a CEO
(1:13:19) - 7 Question Blitz
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