About this episode
Phil Dumontet interviews Mike Nishi about leadership and event management in the marathon industry.
Welcome to "The Future of Running" podcast on Head Start presented by Brooksee and hosted by Phil Dumontet. In this episode, Phil sits down with Mike Nishi, Chief Operating Officer of Chicago Event Management and a legendary force behind the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for over 30 years. It’s a masterclass in leadership, legacy, and long-term thinking from one of the most respected figures in global marathon production. What do you do when your race is already sold out? How do you keep i...
People in this episode
Host: Phil Dumontet
Guest: Mike Nishi
Topics covered
- leadership
- marathon production
- event management
- long-term thinking
- running events
Keywords
- Chicago Marathon
- event management
- leadership
- running
- marathon production
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicago Event Management, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Brooksee
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