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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 53 MIN

Gene McCarthy: Leadership Lessons

from Heavy Hitter Sports · host Mark Hochgesang & Gene McCarthy

Gene McCarthy, former elite miler & Nike executive, shares hard-earned lessons from leading some of the most iconic brands in sports. Drawing from his experiences at Nike, Brand Jordan, Under Armour, & ASICS, Gene offers a candid & insightful look inside some of the most pivotal moments in sporting goods history. Filled with memorable stories involving Phil Knight, Michael Jordan & Tom Brady, this conversation with host Mark Hochgesang is both inspirational & highly entertaining.Chasing Four Powell's Link: https://www.powells.com/book/chasing-four-a-personal-history-of-work-and-play-9798872479406?condition=NewGene's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmccarthy56/Listeners, please subscribe to Heavy Hitter Sports wherever you listen to podcasts so that you don't miss any future episodes. Ideally, please also rate & review the show. And share this episode with a coworker, friend or family member who it might benefit. Feel free to reach out if you have suggestions re future episode guests or topics. Mark's contact info is noted below. Many thanks. [email protected]

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