Love the player, like the game — How Overtime's Dan Porter built a Gen Z powerhouse
Dan Porter's secret to having a good idea? "Have a lot of ideas."
His big idea, Overtime, wasn't even mocked by early prospective backers. They just didn't get it. A Gen Z focussed sports media service with no scores, and no trade rumors, and no talking heads? Short videos meant to be consumed on a smartphone? Of athletes most people probably hadn't heard of yet but which were captivating the cohort? What?
The social-media sports platform now boasts 40+ accounts, 100M+ followers, and billions of video views. And then Porter took the next level to a whole 'nother level with Overtime Elite — a league that invests in young players, pays them, and prepares them to go pro.
Tune in to learn how Porter created a thriving community built for a generation of sports fans who don't really watch TV, sit through hours-long games and look to influencers for inspiration.
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This is Quick: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Why Most One-on-One Meetings Are a Waste of Time
Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode.
He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things."
McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals.
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Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal's road from the battlefield to boardroom
Want to lead effectively in any environment — whether in business or on the battlefield?
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal talks to LinkedIn editor-in-Chief Dan Roth about the core principles of leadership that transcend industries. His key insights?
High standards matter: Carrying the rigor and expectations from military operations into civilian organizations can redefine excellence.
Trust builds leadership: Credibility and loyalty are fundamental to effective leadership in any scenario.
Adapt and empower: Great leaders equip their teams to make mission-aligned decisions, even in unpredictable circumstances.
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This is Quick: What the President of Blackstone prioritizes when hiring
This Is Quick: What the President of Blackstone prioritizes when hiring
On this week’s rapid-fire Q&A, Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray sits down with LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to share what he looks for in new hires, how he stays focused, and the right way to give tough feedback.
Among the insights:
Why he always asks candidates to “tell me your story”
The soft skill he values most in interviews (hint: it’s not on a resume)
The productivity habit he sticks to, no matter what time zone he's in
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The Blackstone blueprint: how Jon Gray presides over a $1.2 trillion investment empire
Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, has a simple rule: Think long-term, even when everything feels like it's falling apart.
The lesson isn't just for investors—it's for anyone building a career:
Stay calm when chaos hits
Separate temporary noise from lasting trends
Turn uncertainty into opportunity
After 33 years at Blackstone, Gray's built more than just wealth—he's mastered the art of thinking beyond the moment. To hear more from Jon Gray including what he’s learned about leadership, watch the video below.
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