Steve Koonin’s career spans multiple industries, from the spirits business to Coca-Cola and Turner, and ultimately to becoming CEO of the Atlanta Hawks at 57. We navigate transition when the path has to be created, how we build skills that travel, and how we stay relevant as the world keeps changing. We talk about separating identity from work, using guiding principles to make hard decisions, building reputation through relationships, and why adaptability and continuous learning matter more than any single role. If you’re in a season of transition, this episode offers a grounded way to think about change without losing momentum or perspective. If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Please subscribe and share with a friend. Watch or listen to the full episode of Same Game Different Turf on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Newsletter on Substack. #Transition #Leadership #Reinvention #CareerGrowth #PersonalGrowth #ChangeManagement #HighPerformance #SportsBusiness #BrandBuilding #Learning

Same Game Different Turf

Mohamed Massaquoi

Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles

JAN 7, 202635 MIN
Same Game Different Turf

Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles

JAN 7, 202635 MIN

Description

This episode features Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and former executive at Coca-Cola and Turner. Our conversation goes beyond sports and business. We discuss how to handle change without losing your sense of self, how to build a career that lasts, and how to stay relevant as things keep changing. We cover guiding principles, transferable skills, reputation, leadership, adaptability, and the habits that help us keep moving forward.