# TruGreen CEO Kurt Kane says: To elevate your game, stop protecting your spot and start improving it.

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Podcast: [Corporate Competitor Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/corporate-competitor-podcast-636647)
Published: 2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/episode-258/
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## Resource

Ep. 258: Former Wendy's U.S. President and now CEO of the nation's largest lawn care company, Kurt Kane, shares a powerful truth: "We are the leaders we've been waiting for." In this episode, you will learn: • Why protecting your position can hold back your growth • How great leaders use questions to focus an entire organization • The power of simplifying complexity to drive results Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.

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