Tanner Gardner grew up in the rural state of Kansas, went on to receive a wrestling scholarship at the prestigious Stanford University, an MBA at Harvard Business School, and joined Boston Consulting Group... But it’s in his current role as Chief Operating Officer / Senior Associate Athletic Director at RICE University that really allowed him to follow his passion.  In this jam-packed episode Anj and Tanner talk about receiving feedback well, achieving a competitive advantage, and leveraging data to optimize performance. They’ll discuss the importance of robust support structures, and what makes a great team. You’ll hear about the head and heart connection and making a commitment to ethics and integrity. Tanner also shares his experience of being a high school and college athlete -  the hours, dedication and sacrifice needed to be successful, and the lessons he learned; from hard work, to the grit that comes with perseverance in the face of obstacles. Related Links Accolade Wines Linkedin  Angela Lee Duckworth TED Talk on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Shoe Dog by Phil Knight  Credits Host: Anjanette Murfet​, Accolade Wines Chief People & Communications Officer Guest: Tanner Gardner Production: Moutinho Consulting Artwork: Medal Imagery - iStock  Music: Wataboi from Pixabay