In episode No. 5 on The Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Greg Beadles, who serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Atlanta Falcons and the Chief Financial Officer for Arthur Blank’s family of businesses. In this episode, he talks about the 10-year journey to create Mercedes Benz Stadium, how Atlanta United FC was built into a global powerhouse, Arthur Blank being in the people business, and what fans can expect in Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ep. 5 Breakdown
• (0:00) Introduction
• (0:17) Current position with AMB Sports & Entertainment
• (3:36) Career progression
• (10:30) The importance of mentors
• (12:33) Named CFO of the Year by The Atlanta Business Chronicle
• (15:00) The building of Mercedes Benz Stadium
• (19:35) Creating Atlanta United FC
• (24:40) Bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Atlanta
• (26:53) Long-standing relationship with Arthur Blank
• (30:56) Leadership and operation roles
• (32:52) Implementing faith in a corporate setting
• (35:46) Making a difference in the community
• (40:50) The Body of Christ on display at work
