S5:E17 From Nuclear Subs to the NBA: Meet Phil McKibbin
From Timeout With Leaders by Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici
April 7, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 123
About this episode
Phil McKibbin shares insights on leadership drawn from his diverse experiences in athletics, military service, and executive roles.
What does it take to lead with discipline, resilience, and purpose across every season of life? In this episode of Timeout with Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Phil McKibbin, a leader whose journey spans elite athletics, service aboard a nuclear submarine, and executive leadership in professional sports. From lessons learned through pressure-filled moments in the military to building a 30-year career in technology leadership, Phil shares what it really takes to grow, lead, and stay grounded. This conversation goes beyond business.It is about character, consistency, and becoming the kind of leader others can trust. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why discipline beats motivation every time How to lead without needing a title The mindset required to grow into leadership Lessons from high-pressure environments How faith and daily intention shape leadership Why This Matters? Leadership is not built overnight.It is built in the unseen moments. The extra hours.The hard decisions.The choice to lead with integrity, even when it is difficult. If you want to grow as a leader, this episode will challenge how you think and how you show up. Connect and Follow 👉 Subscribe on YouTube for full…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tyler White, Kevyn Rustici
Guest: Phil McKibbin
Topics covered
- leadership
- discipline
- resilience
- personal growth
- military experience
- executive leadership
Keywords
- leadership
- discipline
- resilience
- military
- technology
- personal growth
- trust
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