Fearless Leaders Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Decorah
Interviews with highly-respected and well-known leaders from professional athletes to Navy SEALs, to executives in business and entertainment, with an emphasis on hospitality and casino resort management. 🎙Follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @FearlessLeadersPodcast
We take a look back at the first 8 interviews on the Fearless Leaders Podcast with Brian Decorah. We include 1-2 minutes from each guest, with a quick intro into how each excerpt enhances the discussion about effective leadership.
Here are the guests, in order of appearance on this episode:
- Joe Tafoya - NFC Champion, Entrepreneur
- Mark Slaughter - Rock Star from the band "Slaughter"
- Lofa Tatupu - 2x NCAA Champion, Pro Bowler, NFC Champion
- KJ Wright - Super Bowl Champion, Seahawks Man of the Year
- Peter Dankleson - Guitar Phenom, Motivational Speaker
- Eddie Murray - Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, Top 25 All Time NFL Scoring
- Sean Matson - Navy SEAL, CEO of MATBOCK, CEO of CardoMax
- Danny "The Count" Koker - Counting Cars on the History Channel, Counts 77 Band
We have more interviews coming, so stay tuned...
Guitar phenom and motivational speaker, Peter Dankelson, offers a perspective on positivity through his music, following 35 surgeries from a life with Goldenhar Syndrome. On Pete's Instagram page (@petes.diary), rock legends from AC/DC and Guns and Roses (and, many other rock legends) follow his journey as he rocks the guitar and Goldenhar Syndrome. Pete is living proof that you don't have to be a war hero or a Super Bowl Champion to lead by example and influence others with his infectious positivity!
Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler and Seahawks Man of the Year, KJ Wright, talks about free agency, what motivates him and the people that inspired him the most, from his grandma, Lovey Wright, to his coach and mentor, Ken Norton, Jr. There are some fun stories about KJ's appearance on Celebrity Family Feud, and he talks about the importance of family and being on House Hunters. There are lessons to be learned throughout this interview, with the most powerful messages culminating at the end. KR Wright is the epitome of a southern gentleman.
Lofa Tatupu shares personal stories about what motivated him throughout his life on his way to becoming an All Pro linebacker, and leading the Seahawks to the 2005 Super Bowl. The son of All Pro running back (Mosi Tatupu), Lofa shares funny and powerful stories of his dad, who was also his coach as a kid, and he talks about one of the most meaningful conversations a son can have with his dad - the meaning of life. From funny stories, to insights from one of the greatest leaders you will ever hear speak, you will see why he was made a Team Captain as a rookie, and gain insights into what made him such a respected leader throughout his career. You'll also hear what keeps him grounded, what motivates him now, and what he is doing to make a difference today.
Danny "The Count" Koker (of Counting Cars on the History Channel) talks about cars, motorcycles and rock and roll with Brian Decorah, including some details on Season 10 of Counting Cars! Danny also shares insights into what makes Counts Kustoms successful, and shares an emotional tribute to the man that inspired him to be the man, and businessman, that he is today. He also talks about Detroit, Vegas and getting his band, Count's 77, back on the road this summer. A true gentleman and an inspirational leader that does things the right way, by taking care of people, Danny's energy and positivity are infectious.
Mark Slaughter, lead singer from the platinum hard rock band SLAUGHTER, talks about touring, the bands that he learned the most from to prepare him for touring, as well as behind the scenes stories about writing their hit song, "Fly to the Angels", entertainment riders and what Van Halen did with green M&Ms to ensure that the venues read the entire contract, and what he missed about touring during COVID, and a few of the things he has done during quarantine. A must listen for fans, for venues and for anyone in the entertainment industry.
Retired Navy SEAL Sean Matson talks about leadership, SEAL training, world record attempts, business startups, the time he goofed on an Army Ranger by pretending he didn't know who General McChrystal was in a meeting, and just fun conversation with a successful businessman, husband and father.
NFL Veteran, and President of the NFL Players Alumni Association, Joe Tafoya, talks about his time with the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, and tells the funny story about why he wore #69 with the Seahawks, while talking about the leaders in his life, including Lofa Tatupu, his mother and his father. Joe provides insights into leadership that anyone can learn from, whether in business or in sports.
Super Bowl Champion, and one of the all-time leaders on the NFL scoring list, Eddie Murray talks about the character and principles that his parents taught him at an early age, which resulted in him getting regular jobs in the off season, despite having immediate success in the NFL, and enjoying a 20 year career with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and other NFL Teams. Eddie is one of the best networkers we have ever met, and he shares insights into how he related to the people he met throughout his career, and how sending a card to someone he met resulted in an opportunity 10 years later. For networkers, this is a can't miss episode.