Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael C Macdonald

Michael C. MacDonald has served as non-executive chairman of the board of Medifast, a weight-loss products company, since January 2018. Today Michael and I delve into his new book: From the Bench to the Boardroom: My Journey from Underdog Athlete to Turnaround CEO.Mr. MacDonald reveals some of the invaluable lessons he learned on his journey from Underdog Athlete to Turnaround CEO. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael C. MacDonald, author of the new memoir From the Bench to the Boardroom. Michael talks about how he went from an underdog athlete to a successful CEO, focusing on how teamwork, a lifetime of learning -- and even failure -- makes a successful career. https://frombenchtoboardroom.com/Tom Leihbacher has lived in Briarcliff Manor, New York for most of his life. After graduating from Briarcliff High School and then the University of Florida, he returned home and began a career in the media and advertising sales business. He and his family live in the Tree Streets and enjoy a rich life filled with church and community involvement and great friendships. He listens to Dr. Cook's Walk with the King broadcast each morning before boarding a Manhattan-bound commuter train at Scarborough Station; passes through Law Park and the Pine Forest frequently; enjoys membership at Sleepy Hollow Country Club; stops for sunsets over the Hudson River and once in a while can be found skating at one of the frozen ponds in town. After more than 35 years in the corporate world, A Gift Most Rare is his first novel. A summer sequel will be ready soon. https://www.tomleihbacher.com/The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Today I'm joined by Michael C. MacDonald. Michael is former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Medifast, Inc., a nutrition and weight loss company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to that, he served in senior leadership roles at OfficeMax and Xerox. He is the author of a new book called From the Bench to the Boardroom. In this book, Michael tells how he went from an underdog athlete to a successful CEO. Michael shares with us how he managed his career from a shy, entry-level employee to a successful CEO. If you are looking to better manage your career in the new year, this is your show! From the Bench to the Boardroom book _____ Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Visit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP" Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP" Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube Follow Jon S Rennie on Substack The Experience of Leadership book

Michael MacDonald retired from Medifast in 2020 and has served as non-Executive Chairman of the Board since January 2018. Mr. MacDonald previously served as Executive Chairman of the Board and was promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in February 2012. Michael MacDonald spent 33 years in sales, marketing, and general management at Xerox Corporation prior to joining OfficeMax. Among his most significant roles was leading the turnaround in North America from the years 2000-2004 as President of the North American Solutions Group, a $6.5 billion division of Xerox. https://frombenchtoboardroom.com/Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of Mansfield Hall, an innovative residential college support program for diverse learners. Before returning for his doctoral work, Dr. LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and taught special education in several public schools. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and University of New Hampshire and as an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Potsdam. https://perrylaroque.com/

I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael C. MacDonald "From the Bench to the Boardroom" about his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices