EP0009 - An Olympian on Leadership with Mary Harvey

As the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics fades, where USA teams excelled in basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and more, it’s a fitting time to explore the timeless qualities of leadership that drive success on such a grand stage. In this insightful episode of the Focus on Growth podcast, I sit down with Mary Harvey, an Olympian who played a pivotal role in the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s victory at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.. Mary’s journey from the soccer field to the boardroom, now serving as the CEO of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, offers a unique perspective on how leadership evolves. We discuss the lessons she learned from her athletic career, the challenges of leading a global, virtual organization, and the critical intersection of sports and human rights. Tune in to discover how the leadership principles that guided Mary during her Olympic triumph continue to inspire purpose-driven change in today’s world.