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Episode Synopsis
Join us as we celebrate the legendary Coach Taft and his impact on younger leaders. 🎉 This heartfelt moment captures the essence of youth sports - Mark Dronen and Kevin Piket discuss the profound impact of Coach Teaff's mentorship on young athletes, emphasizing the importance of leadership both on and off the field. 🏈
Key Topics
Grant Teaff was a famous coach at Baylor in the 70s
Teaff became Executive Director of the AFCA
Winning is important, but leadership is key
Teaff's legacy is in leadership development
Guest
Kevin Piket, is the Director of Business Development at Ascend Technologies. Kevin has received numerous awards for his volunteer efforts, including multiple "Adult Volunteer of the Year" honors from Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and recognition from the Naperville Jaycees, with 53 LinkedIn recommendations highlighting his contributions.
Ascend Technologies is a Chicago based Information Technology Solutions provider sevicing the Midwest SMB. The company focuses on delivering secure IT solutions emphasizing a people-powered approach. Ascend has earned multiple industry awards and positive client testimonials for its commitment to innovation and exceptional results.
Host
Mark A. Dronen is a veteran entrepreneur and executive coach at Elevator 321, where he focuses on leadership development, sales effectiveness, and helping tech leaders scale their businesses. He has built multiple businesses from scratch, led major digital transformation programs including Microsoft's largest offshore initiative, and secured partnerships with brands like American Express, IBM and NASCAR.
A graduate of Eastern Illinois University and recognized as its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Dronen is also a two-time Entrepreneur of the Year awardee, inventor of multiple patents, and host of the Elevating Performance podcast.
About Elevator 321 and the College of Coaches
We’re about moving the needle for leaders of tech-driven business. We should talk. Reach us at Elevator321.com.
#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SalesEffectiveness #TechSales #collegefootball #BaylorFootball #Afca #youthfootball #leadership
Key Topics
Grant Teaff was a famous coach at Baylor in the 70s
Teaff became Executive Director of the AFCA
Winning is important, but leadership is key
Teaff's legacy is in leadership development
Guest
Kevin Piket, is the Director of Business Development at Ascend Technologies. Kevin has received numerous awards for his volunteer efforts, including multiple "Adult Volunteer of the Year" honors from Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and recognition from the Naperville Jaycees, with 53 LinkedIn recommendations highlighting his contributions.
Ascend Technologies is a Chicago based Information Technology Solutions provider sevicing the Midwest SMB. The company focuses on delivering secure IT solutions emphasizing a people-powered approach. Ascend has earned multiple industry awards and positive client testimonials for its commitment to innovation and exceptional results.
Host
Mark A. Dronen is a veteran entrepreneur and executive coach at Elevator 321, where he focuses on leadership development, sales effectiveness, and helping tech leaders scale their businesses. He has built multiple businesses from scratch, led major digital transformation programs including Microsoft's largest offshore initiative, and secured partnerships with brands like American Express, IBM and NASCAR.
A graduate of Eastern Illinois University and recognized as its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Dronen is also a two-time Entrepreneur of the Year awardee, inventor of multiple patents, and host of the Elevating Performance podcast.
About Elevator 321 and the College of Coaches
We’re about moving the needle for leaders of tech-driven business. We should talk. Reach us at Elevator321.com.
#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SalesEffectiveness #TechSales #collegefootball #BaylorFootball #Afca #youthfootball #leadership
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