Sneakers, Cars, and Leadership (SCL)

About Sneakers, Cars, and Leadership (SCL)

What do iconic sneakers and high-performance cars reveal about leadership? Hosted by a Fortune 100 executive, Sneakers, Cars, & Leadership (SCL) explores the discipline, identity, and values required to lead in the boardroom, at home, and in the community. We use culture as a bridge to deep insights on self-leadership, parenting, and professional growth. Character is the Engine. Discipline is the Drive. New episodes every week. 🏁 Listen now to master the walk of leadership. 👟

Publisher

Drae Hubb

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jan 2026

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Handshake

   The way you handle a handshake says more about your character than the win itself. Drae and Coach Mike turn a simple post-game tradition into a sharp conversation about leadership, humility, and what it really means to lose well. They start with a fun ride through 90s nostalgia, comparing classic sneakers, distinct hip-hop voices, and why today’s shoes and songs often feel interchangeable. But the real conversation lands on something bigger: why sports, work, and life all test the same skill and how you respond when things don’t go your way. You’ll hear them break down: Why shaking hands after competition is more than a formality What athletes, coaches, and leaders signal when they refuse to acknowledge a loss How character shows up in the moments nobody can fake Why self-reflection is harder in the heat of failure and more honest once the emotion fades What corporate America can learn from sportsmanship, promotion season, and public recognition Coach Mike shares real stories from the track, including tense finishes, awkward reactions, and the pressure leaders face when emotions are high. Drae brings the corporate lens, connecting the same mindset to promotions, competition at work, and the discomfort of congratulating someone who got the opportunity you wanted. Along the way, they also get into the importance of originality from 90s rap legends who all sounded different to today’s artists and even a surprise detour into Will Ferrell’s son, new music, and the kind of creativity that still stands out.If you’ve ever had to clap for someone else when you wanted the win, this episode will hit home. It’s a candid, thoughtful look at competition, respect, and why character still matters more than talent. Perfect for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone navigating hard losses with their pride intact.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Lean on Me - Leadership Lessons

   The toughest leadership lesson in Lean on Me is not about discipline, it’s about trust, tone, and knowing when control starts costing you everything. Coach Mike and Drae break down why Joe Clark works as a movie character, why he fractures relationships in the process, and what his playbook would look like in a real school today. Using the 1989 classic starring Morgan Freeman as Joe Clark, they unpack one of the most debated leadership profiles in film: a principal who can turn around a failing school, but only by pushing people to the edge. What happens when the mission is right, but the delivery is brutal? And how much should a leader adapt before strong direction turns into self-sabotage? In this episode, they explore why Joe Clark is both a powerful leader and a warning sign, how tone can shut down even the right message, why leadership changes when working with staff, students, and parents, and the importance of accountability partners for high-stakes leaders. Coach Mike brings his perspective as an educator and coach who has built programs from the ground up, while Drae connects the film’s biggest moments to leadership in schools, marriages, and the workplace. Together, they discuss trust, communication, culture, empathy, and what it takes to rebuild a broken environment. This episode is essential listening for educators, coaches, managers, and anyone leading people who do not yet trust the system. The takeaway is simple and unforgettable: people do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   The Last Competitive Advantage

   AI can draft, analyze, synthesize, and strategize faster than almost any leader. So what actually still separates the people who rise from the ones who get replaced? It is not your title, your network, or even your emotional IQ. It is judgment: the ability to make the right call when the data is incomplete, the stakes are high, and there is no template. This series finale pulls the entire arc together and makes the case that judgment is the last real competitive advantage. I break down exactly where AI is already replacing traditional leadership work through information planning, pattern matching, polished docs, first-draft analysis and why that means your value has to shift now, not later.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings