What does it take to win the Super Bowl? The obvious factors include drive, grit, determination, and excellence to make it to the championship level. But what else goes into the winning formula to propel teams through the ups and downs of an NFL season where only one team can be called the champion?&nbsp;&nbsp;Today on Redefiners, we talk with Kevin Demoff, Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Rams football team, who won Super Bowl LVI in 2022. Kevin takes us into the locker room and the front office to share what it takes to be a Super Bowl championship team. He talks about the importance of consistency and authenticity as a leader, how he uses fan feedback to solve problems, the importance of inclusion and diversity to reflect your fan community in your staff, and how fear of failure and vulnerability help him propel his organization to new heights. Kevin also goes beyond football to talk about the vision and sustainability plans behind Hollywood Park, the 300-acre sports and entertainment complex that houses SoFi Stadium where the Rams play.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pull up a chair and grab your nachos, chicken wings, and a favorite beverage for this insightful conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’ll also hear from <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/people/consultant-directory/ben-shrewsbury" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben Shrewsbury</a>, a Managing Director in our Dallas office, who will discuss <a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/articles/inside-the-mind-of-the-coo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why COOs are often first choice for the CEO role</a>, and the skills they’ll need to dial up to thrive in the top seat.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/episode-3-leadership-lessons-from-the-field-troy-vincent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leadership Lessons from the Field with Troy Vincent</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/how-to-lead-iconic-brands-with-empathy-purpose-integrity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">From Gillette to Jamba Juice: How to Lead Iconic Brands with Empathy, Purpose &amp; Integrity</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/leading-with-vulnerability-with-bestselling-author-jacob-morgan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading with Vulnerability with Bestselling Author Jacob Morgan</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;

The Business of Football with Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff 

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Call them changemakers. Call them rule breakers. We call them Redefiners. And in this provocative podcast, we explore how daring leaders from across industries and around the globe are redefining their organizations—and themselves—to create extraordinary impact in today’s rapidly changing world.In each episode, Russell Reynolds Associates Leadership Advisor Hoda Tahoun and former CEO Clarke Murphy host engaging, purposeful conversations with leaders in and out of the business world who share their insights and perspectives on how they lead, boldly. You’ll come away with fresh ideas and tangible takeaways on how you can redefine your own leadership trajectory – no matter where you are on your journey.&nbsp; &nbsp; Our Hosts:Clarke Murphy&nbsp; Clarke Murphy is the former Chief Executive Officer of Russell Reynolds Associates and serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he was the Global Leader of the firm's CEO/Board Services Practice.​ While at Russell Reynolds Associate​s, Clarke has conducted a number of significant projects in the industry, including Fortune 100 board searches and CEO successions. In addition, he has led notable searches in​​ the private equity industry including searches ​for the Carlyle Group and Warburg Pincus. Hoda TahounAs a leadership advisor and leader of the global Leisure &amp; Hospitality Practice at RRA, Hoda Tahoun identifies, assesses, and develops dynamic C-suite leaders for global hospitality, travel, and leisure companies. Based in Miami, Hoda helps clients solve their most pressing leadership issues at the CEO, C-suite, and other executive-levels. She also advises clients on customer-centric, go-to-market leadership roles such as chief marketing officers and chief experience officers. Hoda is committed to reshaping the hospitality and leisure landscape to ensure it is an industry that leads with purpose, value, and wellbeing and continues to attract and retain talent across all facets of diversity. Hoda spent more than seven years working for a boutique executive search firm, rising to the title of principal where she worked closely with hotel management companies, cruise lines and private equity firms. Previously, Hoda was an assistant vice president at SHUAA Capital in Dubai where she led the firm’s investment banking efforts. She has also worked at American Express, Bank of America and Citi.