Matt Elliott: 
https://www.bluelakeideas.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 
01:44 Becoming overloaded in his work 
03:19 The number one leadership challenge today 
04:04 Matt on his statement: "You Can Do Anything. Not Everything." 
05:55 On business leaders being overloaded 
08:45 How leaders are looked at as having all the answers 
10:52 On disruptions in business and managing those 
13:46 The impact of AI on business going forward 
16:34 His thoughts on Higher Education in this country 
18:00 Serving as co-chair of Michigan State University's Green and White Council 
19:50 MSU's investment in Detroit 
21:13 On Detroit's progress and its future 
23:07 Challenges the state of Michigan is facing 25:42 
On being a first time author 
27:42 His work with Blue Lake Ideas 
29:12 End  
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Matt Elliott: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.bluelakeideas.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;01:44 Becoming overloaded in his work &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;03:19 The number one leadership challenge today &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;04:04 Matt on his statement: "You Can Do Anything. Not Everything." &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;05:55 On business leaders being overloaded &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;08:45 How leaders are looked at as having all the answers &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;10:52 On disruptions in business and managing those &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;13:46 The impact of AI on business going forward &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;16:34 His thoughts on Higher Education in this country &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;18:00 Serving as co-chair of Michigan State University's Green and White Council &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;19:50 MSU's investment in Detroit &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;21:13 On Detroit's progress and its future &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;23:07 Challenges the state of Michigan is facing 25:42 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On being a first time author &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;27:42 His work with Blue Lake Ideas &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;29:12 End &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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April 29, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott spent 35 years in banking, including a dozen as President of Bank of America Michigan. The Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Ideas, Matt is now advising company leaders on business strategy, AI, and other challenges they face. He is also a civic leader and author, with a new book, "Overloaded: Recapturing Leadership Capacity with the Power of &" out in May 2026.
We discuss Matt's story; what he experienced personally and professionally, and how he's now using those lessons to help guide other leaders. 

Episode 69 ~ Matt Elliott, business advisor & author

On this episode, Tram discusses 21-year old Kevin McGonigle's impressive start with the Tigers and this year's team, while also reflecting on his own 20 year playing career. It's a terrific 'talking baseball' episode with one of the very best to do it in Detroit. Enjoy the conversation!
#baseball #baseballhalloffame #detroittigers
 
:00 Introduction 
:01:52 On Kevin McGonigle's impressive start 
09:44 Reflects on his first MLB game in September of 1977 
12:12 Trammell on Lou Whitaker and the Baseball Hall of Fame 
17:12 On Kirk Gibson, his Parkinson's battle and their friendship 
19:55 The bond of teammates and life long friendships 
22:35 The influence of Sparky Anderson on his career and the team in Detroit 
27:36 Tram's take on the 2026 Tigers team 
30:17 End of show  
  
Alan Trammell MLB stats:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/trammal01.shtml
Detroit Tigers:
https://www.mlb.com/tigers
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Tram discusses 21-year old Kevin McGonigle's impressive start with the Tigers and this year's team, while also reflecting on his own 20 year playing career. It's a terrific 'talking baseball' episode with one of the very best to do it in Detroit. Enjoy the conversation!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#baseball #baseballhalloffame #detroittigers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;:00 Introduction &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;:01:52 On Kevin McGonigle's impressive start &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;09:44 Reflects on his first MLB game in September of 1977 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;12:12 Trammell on Lou Whitaker and the Baseball Hall of Fame &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;17:12 On Kirk Gibson, his Parkinson's battle and their friendship &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;19:55 The bond of teammates and life long friendships &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;22:35 The influence of Sparky Anderson on his career and the team in Detroit &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;27:36 Tram's take on the 2026 Tigers team &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;30:17 End of show &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Alan Trammell MLB stats:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/trammal01.shtml&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Detroit Tigers:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.mlb.com/tigers&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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April 15, 2026 ~ He's a Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame player -- and a baseball lifer! 30 years after playing his last game in the major leagues, Alan Trammell is still involved with the game as a special assistant to Scott Harris, President of Baseball Operations for the Tigers. 
On this episode, Tram discusses 21-year old Kevin McGonigle's impressive start with the Tigers and this year's team, while also reflecting on his own 20 year playing career. It's a terrific 'talking baseball' episode with one of the very best to do it in Detroit. Enjoy the conversation!

Episode 68 - Alan Trammell, Hall of Fame shortstop

Klint Pleasant enjoyed a hall of fame career as a college coach. His teams at RCU never had a losing season. His coaching record of 328-116, included two USCAA national championships at the school.
Pleasant was named coach of the Warriors in 2011, taking over for his legendary coaching father, Garth, following his 38 years at the school.
Dr. Pleasant also served RCU as senior vice president and special assistant to the President.
He was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) in the fall of 2025.
Enjoy the conversation as he reflects of his years in coaching and his new leadership role on the west side of the state. 
 
#collegebasketball #michigan #podcasts 
Southwestern Michigan College: https://www.swmich.edu 
Rochester Christian University: https://rcu.edu 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Klint Pleasant enjoyed a hall of fame career as a college coach. His teams at RCU never had a losing season. His coaching record of 328-116, included two USCAA national championships at the school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pleasant was named coach of the Warriors in 2011, taking over for his legendary coaching father, Garth, following his 38 years at the school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Pleasant also served RCU as senior vice president and special assistant to the President.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) in the fall of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enjoy the conversation as he reflects of his years in coaching and his new leadership role on the west side of the state. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#collegebasketball #michigan #podcasts &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Southwestern Michigan College: https://www.swmich.edu &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Rochester Christian University: https://rcu.edu &lt;/p&gt;
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March 17, 2026 ~ Dr. Klint Pleasant has accepted a new opportunity and challenge following 15 seasons as head men's basketball coach and administrator at Rochester Christian University.
Pleasant was chosen as President of Southwestern Michigan College and he'll assume his new role on April 6, 2026.


Episode 67 - Dr. Klint Pleasant

The United States Professional Baseball League has a development model that allows players to chase their dream of playing in the major leagues even though they were not drafted. And it's working! Join us for the conversation! 
#baseball #michigan #podcast 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;The United States Professional Baseball League has a development model that allows players to chase their dream of playing in the major leagues even though they were not drafted. And it's working! Join us for the conversation! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#baseball #michigan #podcast &lt;/p&gt;
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March 3, 2026 ~Baseball is back!  USPBL President Dana Schmitt and former MLB catcher and Utica Unicorns manager Jim Essian discuss the upcoming season and the decade long success of the independent league based in Utica, Michigan. 


Episode 66 - Dana Schmitt and Jim Essian of the USPBL

:00 Introduction:50 on winning 4th national title in five years1:51 Ferris State's incredible run of success2:32 what made the 2025 team special]5:40 level of talent recruited by Ferris State8:42 on Trinidad Chambliss, his growth at FSU and transfer to Ole Miss22:27 other coaching opportunities for Annese25:26 considerations in staying at Ferris State28:00 selling recruits on Ferris State29:30 end Ferris State football:https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/indexFollow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;:50 on winning 4th national title in five years&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:51 Ferris State's incredible run of success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:32 what made the 2025 team special]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5:40 level of talent recruited by Ferris State&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:42 on Trinidad Chambliss, his growth at FSU and transfer to Ole Miss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:27 other coaching opportunities for Annese&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:26 considerations in staying at Ferris State&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:00 selling recruits on Ferris State&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:30 end&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ferris State football:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/index&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davelewallenwxyz/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tvnewzguy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davelewallenwxyz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

(February 19, 2026 ~ Ferris State head football coach Tony Annese) Ferris State's football team has won the Division II national championship four times in the last five years. The 2025 team completed a perfect 16-0 season in rolling to the title. It's been an incredible run of success and the head coach of the Bulldogs, Tony Annese, is my guest on this episode of The Dave LewAllen Podcast. We discuss his program vision, coaching philosophy, as well as the hard work in the weight room that helps turn his players into champions on the field. Annese also details why Ferris State remains the right fit for him even as other coaching opportunities have come his way.

Episode 65 - Ferris State football coach Tony Annese

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