The Savage Leader Podcast
Ep. 51: Supermojo CEO Amir Sarhangi On Why You Should Incorporate NFTs Within Your Business
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with the founder and CEO of Supermojo, Amir Sarhangi. Amir discusses his original spark for entrepreneurship, why conviction is the most important part of entrepreneurship, his decision to start another company after a successful exit, how he become interested in NFTs and so much more!
Ep. 39: Oklahoma City Thunder TV Play by Play Announcer Chris Fisher on the Importance of Curiosity and Versatility
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Chris Fisher, the Oklahoma Thunder’s play by play announcer. Chris discusses how his passion for sports started at an early age, why his first job taught him the importance of hard work and embracing the “grind”, why versatility is a critical component in achieving success, and so much more.
Ep. 38: Serial Entrepreneur Sanjit Singh on Developing a Startup Mindset
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Sanjit Singh, a serial entrepreneur who has launched several tech start-ups and had two successful exits. Sanjit discusses the art of the pivot, why you should create playbooks for your organization, how your business can thrive by adopting a startup mindset, and so much more.
Ep. 37: Prolific Prep Basketball Coach Billy McKnight on How to Create Team Chemistry with a Team of Top Players
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Billy McKnight, head basketball coach at Prolific Prep. Billy shares his journey to becoming a professional coach, how he creates team chemistry with a team of uber achievers, the impact of NIL on athletic development, preparing high school kids for college and the NBA, and much more.
Ep. 36: Talent Development Expert Rae Tanner on Why You Should Promote Psychological Safety
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with talent development expert, Rae Tanner. Rae talks about psychological safety and the critical role it plays in driving employee engagement, how you can reshape your current corporate culture, tips companies can use to thrive in a work from home and hybrid work environment, the importance of authentically connecting with your employees, and so much more!
Ep. 32: Questionologist, Author, and Speaker Warren Berger on Why Leaders Need to Ask More Questions
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with author and speaker Warren Berger. Warren discusses the power of questioning, how curiosity and questioning are linked, why you and your leadership team need to slow your pace to ask more questions, and so much more.
Warren is a speaker and author specializing in questioning, innovation, creativity, design, the media, advertising, and general business. Some of his books include The Book Of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead and the bestselling A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas. He is also a co-author of other books and writer of articles for consumer magazines and newspapers including Wired, Fast Company, and The New York Times.
Ep. 31: San Diego Food Bank Chairman Steve Bernstein on Giving Back and Addressing Food Insecurity In America
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Steve Bernstein, Chairman of the Board for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Steve discusses why you need to help yourself before you can help others, the huge prevalence of food insecurity across the country, and why you should get your kids involved in philanthropy at an early age.
Ep. 30: Old Navy Co-Founder and Board Member Jenny Ming on Why Strong Brands Focus on Their People
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Jenny Ming, Iconic Brand Builder, Experienced Board of Director and CEO. Jenny discusses how she developed her authentic leadership style, why she never viewed joining Old Navy as a risk, why an organization’s people are their most important asset, and so much more!
Ep. 29: Commsafe AI CEO and Former Navy SEAL Ty Smith on Managing Conflict and Toxic Communication
In this episode, Darren Reinke Chats with Ty Smith, Founder and CEO of CommSafe AI. Ty discusses the significant impact bullying had on his childhood, how the Navy SEAL teams gave him the skillsets needed to thrive as a tech entrepreneur, and why toxic communication is costing companies money and what leaders can do to stop it.