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Escape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 12: How Ego, Crisis & Coaching Rebuilt Matt Dion's LeadershipIn this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, hosts Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with former tech CEO turned coach Matt Dion.Matt shares his unfiltered story of success, burnout, and reinvention through the 2008 financial crisis. He explains how ego and overwork trapped him in a cycle of stress — and how mentorship, structure, and self-awareness helped him escape it.Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or executive looking to lead without losing yourself, this conversation offers real-world wisdom on building teams, embracing conflict, and leading with purpose.Watc...
2025-11-2556 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 11: Pressure Is a Privilege: Josh Barney on Family Business LeadershipIn this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Josh Barney, Vice President of JJ Barney Construction. A former attorney who left the courtroom for concrete, Josh shares the story of joining his fourth-generation family business, the challenges of stepping into a future CEO role, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Josh reflects on transitioning leadership from his father, building a dream team, and why he believes construction is a people business. From honoring his great-grandfather’s legacy to shaping a modern company culture, this conversation expl...
2025-11-1140 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 10: From Millions Lost to Millions Gained: Richard Bryan’s StoryAt 28 years old, Richard Bryan was thrown into the CEO seat of his family’s 100-year-old car dealership group — a business losing millions and on the brink of collapse. With 400 employees and 16 family shareholders depending on him, survival became the only goal.In this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, Richard shares how he led under immense pressure, the pivotal role his mentor “Frank” played, and the leadership lessons he carries into his work today as a Metronomics coach. From firing C players to building an A-team, Richard’s story is a raw look at what it takes t...
2025-10-2850 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 9: The CEO Shift: From Doer to Leader - Shawn Verlinden, Auch ConstructionIn this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, hosts Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Shawn Verlinden, CEO of Auch Construction. Shawn shares his journey from project manager to CEO of a 100+ year-old construction firm, and how building leadership rhythms transformed his company’s culture and growth trajectory.Shawn explains how letting go of daily tasks was the best move he made, how daily huddles created trust and speed across the company, and why coaching and accountability drive momentum. From his first year as CEO, Shawn’s insights are practical, candid, and deeply human — lesson...
2025-10-0734 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 8: Burnout, Bad Hires & Bulldozing Through the Doom Loop with Anthony StaymanBurnout, Bad Hires & Bulldozing Through the Doom LoopWhat happens when you hit rock bottom in the CEO seat—8 figures in debt, team trust eroding, and no clear way out?In this episode, Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Anthony Stayman, who shares the brutal truth of trying to do it all—CEO, head of sales, firefighter—and what finally helped him escape the Doom Loop.They unpack:What $8M in debt teaches you about leadershipWhy hiring the “smartest person in the room” can backfireThe hidden cost of bulldozing through bu...
2025-09-0944 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 7: Leading a Legacy Without Losing Yourself with Matt McDonellWhat does it really take to lead a century-old family business into its next era of growth, without losing yourself in the process?In this episode, Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Matt McDonell, CEO of MJS Packaging, to explore his journey from family member on the sidelines to full-time sales leader and, ultimately, CEO. Matt opens up about the weight of leadership, the discipline of strategic planning, the loneliness that often comes with the role, and the ongoing work of building a culture that retains A-players in a modern world.I...
2025-08-2638 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 6: Escaping the Doom Loop & Staying Aligned at the Top with Michael Guthrie of InForm StudioWhen your company’s growth slows, the instinct is to work harder, move faster, and push your team harder. But what if that’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck?In this episode, Michael Guthrie, experienced CEO, breaks down why even the most successful leaders can get caught in the CEO doom loop, and how to break free.We unpack:How growth plateaus actually start (and why it’s rarely market conditions).The warning signs your leadership team is out of alignment.Why “do more” often backfires when revenue stalls.The small, deliberate shifts that reignit...
2025-08-1236 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 5: Discipline, Vision, Trust: The Core of Real CEO Growth with Bill CostelloIn this episode, Glen and John sit down with Bill Costello, CEO of Streeter Custom Builder, for an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to transition from doing the work—to leading the people who do.From running operations to stepping into the CEO seat, Bill’s journey is filled with the tough mindset shifts and real leadership lessons that define a high-performing company. Whether it’s letting go of control, navigating team turnover, or building a leadership rhythm that drives culture and profit—Bill shares how he escaped the Doom Loop and built somethin...
2025-07-3040 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 4: From the Floor to the Front Office: Lauren Carson on Leading with VisionIn this episode, Glen and John sit down with Lauren Carson, President of ARC Abrasives, to unpack her raw and insightful leadership journey. From inheriting operations without a playbook to becoming the type of leader who attracts top talent and drives bottom-line results—Lauren shares what it really takes to lead a legacy manufacturing company into the future.This conversation is packed with real-world lessons, laughter, and leadership truths.In this episode, Lauren shares:How she unexpectedly became president of a 60-year-old manufacturing companyWhat it feels like to fall into th...
2025-07-0833 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 3: You Can’t Go Back—But You Can Help the Next CEOBecoming the Coach I Needed: Glen’s Story | Escape the CEO Doom Loop Podcast“I wish I could go back and coach myself when I was CEO.”That’s the core of Glen’s purpose—and in this episode, you’ll hear why. From the weight of lonely decisions to years spent without clarity on strategy or people, Glen unpacks what it really felt like to lead without a coach—and how that fuels the work he does today.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why Glen coaches02:20 – Leading without a guide05:30 – Th...
2025-06-2429 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 2: “From the Corner Office to Coach: John's Journey Through the Doom Loop”In this powerful second episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, co-host John Ninkovich opens up about his personal leadership journey—from working behind the counter of a family business at age nine to running a company, losing it all, and rebuilding with purpose.John sits down with Glen Dall to share the real story behind why he became a CEO coach—and why the most valuable lessons don’t come from the wins, but from the moments you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom.Inside this episode:What it really feels like to go fr...
2025-05-2732 minEscape the CEO Doom LoopEpisode 1: “You’re Not Alone: The Truth About the CEO Doom Loop”Welcome to the inaugural episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop — hosted by Glen Dall and John Ninkovich, two seasoned CEO and leadership team coaches who've been in the seat and lived to tell about it.In this launch episode, Glen and John get personal. They share what led them to coaching, why they’re launching this podcast now, and why so many successful leaders eventually find themselves in what they call the CEO Doom Loop — a cycle of doubt, fatigue, frustration, and inertia that hits even the most driven business owners.You’ll hear...
2025-04-2923 min
The Dan and Ninko ShowCan the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS make a COMEBACK after LOSS to the Bills? - The Dan and Ninko Show #51Rob Ninkovich, former LB for the New England Patriots and Dan O' Brien owner of Dan O'Brien Auto Group talk everything you need to know to stay up to date with Sports, Cars, and life. Join Dan and Ninko every Thursday on the Dan and Ninko Show! This week Dan O'Brien and Rob Ninkovich talk about the second straight loss by the New England Patriots. We also address the death of Football Icon John Madden and how much he meant to the game of football. Listen to us on:Buzzsprouthttps://www...
2022-01-011h 07
Intentional Sounding: The Draw Play PodcastIntentional Sounding 69: NiceSam is nowhere to be found so Dave brings Spilly into the fold to talk Broncos, video games, The Hall of Fame, why pokemon is trash, Rob Ninkovich's Dark secret, and all the things John Urschel could have done if he didn't play football.
2017-08-021h 04
German Football AnalystsGfa Pod - E16 - Dallas Cowboys und Drew BreesChristian und Felix sprechen heute im ersten Teil…
Christian und Felix sprechen heute im ersten Teil über die Verletzungsnachrichten aus den training camps, u.a. Joe Flacco [8:08], Crokett Gillmore [10:22], und Shane Ray [6:10]. Zudem eine Einschätzung zum Karriereende von John Urschel [11:16], Rob Ninkovich [1:10] und den aktuellen hold-outs von Aaron Donald und Donald Penn [17:35]. Abschließend die Frage nach OBJ und seinem Wunsch, der bestbezahlteste Spieler in der NFL zu werden [21:50].
Im zweiten Teil sprechen Christian und Felix über die fragwürdigen Praktiken der Dallas Cowboys [28:28], die traurige Causa Kaepernick [15:51 und 36:30] und die mögliche Free Agency von Drew Brees in 2018 [40:08].
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2017-07-3053 min