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Mike Matheny, four-time Gold Glove winner and former St. Louis Cardinals manager, joins The Brian Roberts Podcast for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, Christian faith, and surviving a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in 2024. After 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and leading the Cardinals to the 2013 World Series, Matheny understands the responsibility of leadership. In this interview, he explains how a personal board of nine trusted advisors helps him navigate decisions, receive honest feedback, and grow as a husband, father, and leader. He also shares how those relationships helped him prepare for his interview to manage the Cardinals. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Mike recounts spending 20 days in the ICU, having his children arrive to say goodbye just in case, and experiencing peace through his faith while facing an uncertain future. He reflects on the support of his wife, family, and friends, and why urgency and impact now guide how he invests his time. Whether you lead a business, coach a team, or raise a family, this episode offers practical lessons on humility, accountability, asking for help, and surrounding yourself with people who will challenge you to grow. Subscribe to The Brian Roberts Podcast for more conversations about leadership, purpose, and the people who shape our lives.   What you'll learn  - How Mike built a personal board of nine trusted advisors. - What to look for in mentors who encourage you and tell you the truth. - Why trusted relationships require vulnerability - What grandparenthood has taught him about love and responsibility. - Why urgency and impact now guide his priorities. - How mentors challenged him to speak openly about his faith.   Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Welcoming Mike Matheny and defining leadership 1:13 - Mike Hansen and a personal board of advisors 3:29 - Choosing mentors and preparing for the Cardinals interview 6:38 - Vulnerability, trust, and asking for help 8:28 - The three friends Mike leans on most 10:53 - A brain hemorrhage and 20 days in the ICU 13:49 - Facing death with faith, family, and peace 18:35 - Fatherhood, grandparenthood, and consistent love 20:03 - Living with urgency and impact 22:59 - Learning to speak openly about his faith   #MikeMatheny #BrianRobertsPodcast #StLouisCardinals #Cardinals #MLB #Baseball #GoldGlove #BaseballLeadership #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #PersonalGrowth #Accountability #Faith #ChristianFaith #FaithAndLeadership #BrainHemorrhageSurvivor #Resilience #Fatherhood #Purpose

Sal Frisella joins the Brian Roberts Podcast at 1st Phorm headquarters in St. Louis for a conversation about leadership, company culture, family, discipline and building a meaningful legacy. Sal explains why he wants to be remembered not merely as a successful businessman, but as a great man, husband, father, friend and leader. Timestamps:  3:16 - Leadership only works by example 7:38 - Changing yourself before changing the world 9:16 - What championship cultures have in common 10:38 - Why work-life balance is not 50/50 15:21 - Sal's daily routine as a businessman, father and husband 21:39 - Working with Andy Frisella 25:44 - Mike Matheny's influence as a mentor 30:23 - The message Sal wants his children to hear 34:32 - Rapid-fire questions 37:09 - The legacy Sal Frisella wants to leave

Brian marks the two-year anniversary of the passing of his close friend, John Ruhlin. They dive deep into the philosophy of "Giftology", the art of using strategic, thoughtful gifting to build powerful, long-term business and personal relationships. John shares his story from baling hay on a farmhouse in Ohio to becoming the number-one sales representative in Cutco history.   Timestamps: 2:30 – From Ohio Farm to Cutco: John's blue-collar roots and learning grit. 3:16 – The Lightning Bulb Moment: Pitching his girlfriend's father and uncovering the secret to referrals. 6:55 – ROI vs. ROR (Return on Relationship): Why business is a relationship game, not a transaction game. 11:07 – The Brooks Brothers Story: Spending personal income to create an unforgettable experience for a mentor. 14:30 – The Golden Rules of Gifting: Why you should never put your logo on a gift or send gifts during the holidays. 24:45 – The Giftology System: Overcoming execution challenges and accessing the full blueprint.

In this episode, we sit down with Craig Berube, the Stanley Cup-winning head coach of the St. Louis Blues, to discuss the evolution of leadership in the NHL and the "ordinary people doing extraordinary things" mindset that fueled the 2019 championship run. Timestamps: 1:05 – How NHL Leadership Has Changed 03:47 – Building Trust 06:56 – Transitioning from Player to Coach 08:58 – Winning the Stanley Cup 10:50 – The Binnington Effect 12:38 – Learning to Win in Boston 13:26 – Why "Team First" Culture Starts at the Top 14:49 – Two Things You Can Control 16:05 – Practice Fights and Lessons from Mike Keenan

In this inspiring episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, we sit down with Austin Hatch, a young man who miraculously survived two horrific plane crashes. Austin opens up about the incomprehensible loss of his family members in crashes that occurred when he was just eight and sixteen years old. He details his grueling recovery from a level seven traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how he emerged from a two-month coma with a "go big or go home" mindset instilled by his late father. Timestamps: 2:58 - The unimaginable first plane crash 4:55 - The tragic second crash 6:41 - How Austin's dad taught him to simply rise to the occasion 9:35 - A level seven Traumatic Brain Injury recovery 14:17 - Coach John Beilein's incredible integrity 17:01 - Choosing faith and perseverance 18:24 - Meeting his wife Abby 20:56 - Austin's foundational advice for anyone facing adversity 22:41 - Defining G.R.I.T.

Brian Roberts sits down with Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz shares his candid thoughts on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football, how the role of a head coach has evolved from focusing on X's and O's to becoming a CEO and a connector for the team, and the pressure-cooker environment of the SEC.   Timestamps:  1:01 - Thoughts on NIL & the Transfer Portal 4:34 - The Changing Role of a Head Coach 6:02 - Mizzou's Approach to Player Development 10:15 - Leadership, Truth, & Holding Players Accountable 12:14 - Competing in the SEC "Shark Tank" 17:24 - Handling Public Criticism & Social Media 21:34 - Coach Drinkwitz's Core Values & Creed 28:29 - Rapid Fire Questions & The Future of Mizzou

In this episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, host Brian Roberts sits down with best-selling author and world-class inspirational speaker John O'Leary. John shares the harrowing and miraculous story of his childhood, where a gasoline explosion left him with severe burns over 100% of his body and a grim 109% mortality rate.   Timestamps: 2:09 - John's first motivational speech 4:18 - The devastating childhood gasoline explosion 5:16 - Understanding the impossible odds 6:39 - The lonely ambulance ride 12:48 - Jack Buck 18:33 - Playing piano with no fingers

Brian sits down with Dennis Gates, the head basketball coach for the University of Missouri. Coach Gates opens up about the rapidly changing landscape of college sports, shares his unique relationship-driven approach to recruiting, and imparts invaluable leadership advice on maintaining grace, having patience, and embracing the process. 1:46 - The NIL Era and Monetizing College Sports 05:20 - Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes 09:21 - Dennis Gates' Core Values and Recruiting 13:00 - Handling Pressure and Critics 16:16 - Why Coach Gates Chose Mizzou 20:20 - The Ultimate Goal 33:04 - Final Leadership Advice

Demetrius Doss graduated from THE Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where he played wide receiver and tight end with two Heisman quarterback finalists. He began embarking on a passionate calling in the financial services industry in 2011, after a close friend lost his father who passed away with no will and no financial security for his family. He chose to help other families avoid the nightmare his close friend went through. On July 18th, 2020, Demetrius's life was changed forever. While participating in a church bible class, an armed man entered. Demetrius knew he had to do something and do it fast. During this episode of BRob Inspired, Demetrius takes us through the day that changed his life forever, and how it has impacted him and his family's lives.

Damon West grew up in a caring, well-connected family with traditional values. In college, he was the starting quarterback for University of North Texas with big dreams. But after a career-ending injury prevented him from playing football, he fell into a depression and began to spiral down a path of destruction and hard core drugs. This path would continue post-graduation where he was introduced to methamphetamines by another coworker while training to be a stockbroker with United Bank of Switzerland. He was instantly hooked. The severity of his addiction led him to becoming the mastermind of a burglary ring where he caused irreversible harm to many innocent people until he was eventually caught and sentenced to 65 years in prison. During his incarceration, Damon had a discussion with a seasoned convict that would change his whole outlook on life. The story of the coffee bean. He used the advice given to him to begin his journey to recovery and redemption. During this episode of BRob Inspired, Damon tells us the story of how he went from behind bars to becoming a global inspiration. He is living proof that you hold the power is inside to forge your own destiny. "Growth follows belief. But you have to believe in yourself before people believe in you" To learn more about Damon West, book him as speaker at your next event, or purchase one of his best-selling books, visit: https://damonwest.org/

During the summer of 1997, Ali was critically injured when her family was heading back from a vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks. The SUV she was riding in collided head-on with another car. Ali suffered severe trauma to her abdomen and in the first few weeks and months after the accident, it was unknown if she would survive. Since her accident, Ali has had 45 surgeries, and she is still dealing with daily issues. "I know that there are obstacles in life, but it is our choice on how we handle them."  In this Episode of BRob Inspired, Ali, alongside her daughter, Jenna, tells us the incredible story of her recovery and the miracles that occurred along the way. You may want your tissue box for this one!

Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. We go back to Ben's beginnings to talk about the factors that led to his success. It starts with discipline. But what does that look like for you? We'll dive deeper into how to not only develop that discipline but also how to stay consistent with it. If you have a goal or dream you want to achieve, this episode will give you the motivation to get you there!  To learn more about Ben Newman, apply for his coaching, book him as a speaker, and more visit: https://bennewman.net/    Follow Dan Britton on Twitter or Instagram at @continuedfight  Suscribe to Ben's podcast, The BURN, for more weekly motivation!

Through his role as Chief Field Officer with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Dan Britton travels around the world to work with thousands of leaders in more than 100 countries who are passionate about and called to sports ministry. His mission is to help people to pursue their passions.   Dan and Brian discuss the most important aspects of leadership and the mindset needed to get to your goals. If you've struggled with finding motivation to pursue your own passions, than this is the episode for you!  Follow Dan Britton on Twitter at @FCADan or shoot him an email at [email protected] to connect with him about your own story!

When Blake Brewer was 19, his family went on vacation to Hawaii. The first day he and his father went swimming in the water when his father was suddenly caught up in a rough spot known as Witches Brew. After a frantic attempt to save him, Blake watched as his dad's life slipped away before his very eyes, and he was pronounced dead. While dealing with the grief of this sudden loss, Blake's mother walked up to him a few hours later and handed him a "gift" she had found that was addressed to him and his siblings. It was a letter from his father. The words that letter contained would end up leaving the greatest impact on his life. They would later lead him on his mission to help other parents provide the same impact for their own children via The Legacy Letter Challenge. To learn more about the Legacy Letter Challenge, visit: https://www.legacyletterchallenge.com/home

If you had told Tom Henske as a child that he would grow up to become an 2x All-American and 3x NCAA Division I Soccer Champion and a leader in the financial industry, he probably wouldn't have believed you. Tom and I discussed how he transferred the habits he learned as an athlete over to his career in order to become a successful Financial Planner. Later in the episode, we'll also talk about how Tom used the knowledge he gained over the years to start a mission to help parents educate their kids on financial literacy­–a topic of great value that had always been avoided in the past. To learn more about Total Cents and purchase his book visit: https://www.totalcents.com/