Building Winners and Writing Your Next Chapter - Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Author

From Michael Jordan to Randy Johnson, 25 Years of Investigating Excellence - Steve Gilbert, MLB.com Reporter

What can business leaders learn from a veteran MLB reporter who once managed the Michael Jordan media circus? Steve Gilbert shares unforgettable stories from decades inside professional baseball—and the leadership lessons behind them. From a high school coach who changed his life, to speaking up in a crisis, to adapting through every wave of media disruption, Steve reveals what separates professionals who last from those who fade.  In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Steve talk about: * Perfectionism is the enemy of execution * Trusting process over emotion * Filtering coaching to avoid overwhelm ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world.  Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com [https://www.reliaquest.com] Subscribe and Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs [https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs [https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs] Sign up for Steve Gilbert's Free Newsletter "Win Your Day": https://linkedin.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3a904c08a669f9c82b6933c04&id=6144e81273 [https://linkedin.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3a904c08a669f9c82b6933c04&id=6144e81273]

Misery Is Optional: The Mindset of an Unbreakable Fighter - Tatiana Suarez, UFC Mixed Martial Artist

UFC top contender Tatiana Suarez talks about the mindset that helped her overcome extraordinary adversity to reach the top of her profession. You'll hear about her journey from being the top amateur wrestler in the U.S. and an Olympic hopeful to being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 19. After beating cancer, she found a new path in jiu-jitsu and MMA, only to face more setbacks through major neck and knee injuries.  Throughout the conversation, Suarez explains that her strength comes from refusing to stay stuck in misery: when life hits hard, she chooses to “figure it out and move on.”  She also reflects on the strong women who shaped her mentality and the legacy she hopes to leave: perseverance, humility, and leading by example. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you'll also hear Tatiana discuss: * Staying present in training * Managing fear before fights * Treating every small step as an investment in the future ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world.  Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com [https://www.reliaquest.com] Follow Tatiana Suarez: https://www.instagram.com/tatianasuarezufc [https://www.instagram.com/tatianasuarezufc] Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs [https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs [https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs]

Battlefields and Ballfields: Leadership Lessons on Curiosity, Authenticity, and Mission Statements

ReliaQuest performance coaches Josh Cox and Derin McMains reflect on past "No Show Dogs" episodes, and discuss how those leadership lessons have shown up on battlefields and ballfields. Cox is a retired US Navy SEAL and McMains is a former professional baseball player and coach. In this episode, you'll hear them discuss: * Curiosity can be a leadership advantage * Building trust through authenticity * Separating goals and your mission statement ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com [https://www.reliaquest.com] Follow No Show Dogs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs [https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs [https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs]

Building Winners and Writing Your Next Chapter - Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Author

Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer and former University of Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale shares a masterclass on leadership, culture, and team performance. After leading Oklahoma for 25 seasons, multiple Big 12 championships, and three Final Four runs, Coale reflects on what actually separates the best teams from the rest. Sherri shares what it was like to jump from high school coaching to a major Division I program, how she rebuilt a struggling team through standards and character, and why private victories always come before public ones. She also opens up about retiring from coaching, discovering a new creative life as a writer, and learning how to refill her bandwidth after decades of running full speed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest Director of Mental Performance Derin McMains, you’ll also hear Sherri talk about: * Stubborn belief under real pressure * Being whatever your team needs you to be * Writing as a tool for clarity and meaning ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com [https://www.reliaquest.com] Connect with Sherri Coale: https://www.sherricoale.com/ [https://www.sherricoale.com/] Follow "No Show Dogs": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs [https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs [https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs]

Conviction Beats Consensus: The Untold Origin Story of ESPN - Mike Soltys and Garrett Sutton, Authors of "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN"

What does it take to build something iconic when almost no one believes in the idea? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Soltys and Garrett Sutton to unpack the remarkable birth story of ESPN - and the leadership lessons hidden inside it. Long before ESPN became a global sports brand, it was a risky startup built on one simple conviction: sports fans wanted more. You’ll hear how founder Bill Rasmussen turned that belief into reality despite limited resources, industry skepticism, and constant uncertainty. This conversation explores the power of conviction over consensus, the role of adaptability in seizing new opportunities, and why “intentional optimism” can be one of a leader’s greatest advantages.  More than a media history lesson, this episode is a case study in entrepreneurship, resilience, and culture-building. If you’re a founder, leader, or builder trying to create something that doesn’t yet make sense to everyone else, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical insight. ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world.  Learn more at: https://www.reliaquest.com [https://www.reliaquest.com] Documentary "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN": https://tenero.tv [https://tenero.tv] Audiobook "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN": https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Sports-Heaven-Birth-ESPN/dp/B0G7L9KXNT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C8A3BWAIN4NO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HLXRSM3_DzSgpSyiNJqOJqXxUwAoiH2sqmyOHWRomum54fZhYM05gPsQrFFKr1_6xu5hxFu2KJP5L7olREGgwtNNqPljjuOnB0Fj3ciaubw.pz7A_yFmEdAp_reg1P7pkPKby8208hr5D_STJ6vcgrA&dib_tag=se&keywords=sports+heaven+the+birth+of+espn&qid=1776876002&sprefix=the+birth+of+espn+sport%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Sports-Heaven-Birth-ESPN/dp/B0G7L9KXNT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C8A3BWAIN4NO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HLXRSM3_DzSgpSyiNJqOJqXxUwAoiH2sqmyOHWRomum54fZhYM05gPsQrFFKr1_6xu5hxFu2KJP5L7olREGgwtNNqPljjuOnB0Fj3ciaubw.pz7A_yFmEdAp_reg1P7pkPKby8208hr5D_STJ6vcgrA&dib_tag=se&keywords=sports+heaven+the+birth+of+espn&qid=1776876002&sprefix=the+birth+of+espn+sport%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1] Follow No Show Dogs: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs [https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogs] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs [https://www.youtube.com/@NoShowDogs]