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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Transfer Portal Is Open - Leadership Lessons from College Football

from Lead In 30 Podcast · host Russ Hill

Have you seen what's happening in college sports? We could learn a ton in business from what's going on in collegiate athletics right now! In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill dives into why he thinks the rise of the individual in sports is about to spread to business. Here's some of what you'll get in this episode:• the transfer portal explained and why it maps to work• coaching moves as a test of loyalty myths• identity shift from company-first to free agent• the rise of individual power over firm control• annual portal mindset for career value checks• smart compensation linked to contribution• healthy guardrails without restrictive non-competes• what winning organizations are doing now• setting New Year focus on team momentumShare this episode with a colleague, your team, or a friend. Tap on the share button and text the link--Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:https://www.lonerock.ioConnect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!--About the podcast:The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

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Have you seen what's happening in college sports? We could learn a ton in business from what's going on in collegiate athletics right now! In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill dives into why he thinks the rise of the individual in sports is about to spread to business. Here's some of what you'll get in this episode: • the transfer portal explained and why it maps to work • coaching moves as a test of loyalty myths • identity shift from company-first to free agent • the r...

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