Hangin With The AD Podcast
Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker (CMAA), Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews (CMAA), Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.
Hangin With The AD Podcast
Episode 141: Alex Demczak - Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur - Columbia, MO
Welcome to another episode of the Hangin’ with the AD podcast, where we talk leadership, culture, and the journey through athletics with those who are making an impact in the world of sports and beyond.
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alex Demczak—a former Division I quarterback at the University of Missouri who has since become a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Alex co-wrote The Sale with Jon Gordon, a book that puts integrity at the center of personal and professional success. He’s also the author of Thrive U and The World Needs Your Book, and he’s helping others tell their stories through his company, Streamline Books.
In this conversation, we talk with Alex about the Four Laws of Integrity outlined in The Sale, the importance of mentorship, and what it truly means to be a high-performance leader. We also dive into practical strategies for encouraging others, the art of public speaking, and why integrity—not talent—is the real foundation for lasting success.
If you’re a coach, athletic director, or leader looking to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact, this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Let’s get to it—here’s our conversation with Alex Demczak.