{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/64be4d184fe1da0012ed4785?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Yormark: Growing an unstoppable global force","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/1690202522424-ca7a85095a63c458d2f66fc3c52ebd05.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Roc Nation is an undisputed juggernaut. Since Hip-Hop icon Jay-Z founded the company primarily with the intent of signing pop and rap artists in 2008, Roc Nation has grown into the world’s preeminent entertainment company. </p><p><br></p><p>Boasting clients such as Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Jess Glynne, and Alicia Keys, the company announced the formation of a game-changing sports management division, Roc Nation Sports, dedicated to sports representation for professional athletes in 2013. Michael Yormark was brought into the company a year later, and together, they’ve gone on to revolutionise the world of sports management forever. </p><p><br></p><p>Meeting Michael at Roc Nation Sports International’s London HQ, we spoke to him about being a disruptor, taking inspiration from his clients, the importance of leading by example, and much more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here's what we discussed:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Could you give us a snapshot of your working day? (00:10)</li><li>Could you give us an overview of your career to date? (01:30)</li><li>What drew you to sports as a career path? (03:48)</li><li>You did a great job growing the Florida Panthers brand and that’s what caught the eye of Jay-Z. How did you find the experience of growing a winter sport in a warm climate? (05:29)</li><li>What made you switch over from the organisation side of the business to being a representative of athletes? (08:13)</li><li>You’ve got big-name clients at Roc Nation Sports International, such as Kevin De Bruyne, Maro Itoje, Romelu Lukaku, and Siya Kolisi. Is there an X factor that draws you to an athlete that you want to represent? (10:23)</li><li>You've taken a very specific stragetic move to sign Southern African athletes from a variety of sports. What led you to take such a disruptive decision? (12:57)</li><li>Do you feel that working with high-performance athletes gives you extra drive with regard to your leadership? (16:05)</li><li>Many leaders find themselves getting frustrated with the team around them for not being as high-performing as them, and not thinking in the same way as them. Is this something you’ve found while building your team at Roc Nation? (18:33)</li><li>Do you believe that some British companies are missing out on growth potential by not tapping into strategic partnerships? (20:41)</li><li>Why was it so important for you as an organisation to be vocal about societal issues such as racism, and to encourage your clients to do the same? (24:00)</li><li>The Good News Postcard: If you had any three wishes, would it be and why? (26:56)</li><li>What makes a great business leader to you? (29:00)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Hayden from the Jill Dando News for bringing us The Good News Postcard this week. Get your dose of positive news by visiting <a href=\"https://goodnewspost.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Good News Post</a>, a website collated by hundreds of young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK. They've written real-life “news that’s good for you”, covering people, animals, stories to cheer people up, and tips to make lives better.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYMiQAiikesqqT_uel9aEA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business Leader YouTube channel</a> for more interviews with some of the world’s leading business figures.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Business Leader"}