Texas A&M Podcast Features Top CEOs and Entrepreneurs on Leadership, Careers, and Life Lessons
January 14, 2026
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Mays Business School
New “Aggie Legends” series delivers candid conversations with executives from ExxonMobil, Abrigo, SRS Distribution, and more.
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Leaders at the helm of Fortune 500 companies, public institutions, and professional sports are sharing candid reflections on leadership principles, career pivots, and defining moments in a new podcast series from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School.
The Aggie Legends podcast, launched in partnership with Mays’ Flippen Leadership Institute, features in-depth conversations with distinguished Aggie alumni whose careers span business, public service, athletics, and more. Each season includes eight to 10 episodes, offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on leadership under pressure, decision-making at the highest levels, and lessons learned beyond the classroom as organizations across multiple industries navigate economic uncertainty, workforce shifts, and rapid technological change.
“In this podcast, legendary Aggies share the moments that defined their paths and the principles that guided their decisions,” said Nate Y. Sharp, dean of Mays Business School. “Their stories reveal powerful lessons about resilience, character, and service. Every episode offers wisdom listeners can carry into their own lives and leadership journeys.”
A sampling of season one guests include:
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- Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, on staying true to yourself and leading with a 100-year vision
- Dan Tinker, president and CEO of SRS Distribution, on taking risks and how he built and sold a company for more than $14 billion
- Flip and Susan Flippen, co-founders of the Flippen Group, on values-based leadership, building trust, and the importance of education
- Wayne Roberts, former CEO of Abrigo, on building culture and leading while undergoing personal hardship
Hosted by Mays MBA graduate Ben Wiggins, the podcast features long-form conversations with accomplished Aggie alumni, exploring pivotal career moments, leadership challenges, and the defining decisions that shaped their paths.
“Aggie Legends shines a light on Aggies who are leading with purpose and changing the world,” said Dr. Stephen Courtright, executive director of the Flippen Leadership Institute at Mays Business School. “In boardrooms and battlefields, labs and locker rooms, and beyond, former students live out our Aggie values and make a difference every day.”
New episodes debut every other week beginning Jan. 21, and will be available on major podcast platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon. For more information or to subscribe, visit the official podcast website or connect with Mays Business School on LinkedIn and other social platforms.
Texas A&M is the No. 1 public university in the nation for producing Fortune 500 CEOs, and the series reflects the school’s emphasis on leadership development, ethics, and real-world impact.
About Mays Business School
Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is building a better future through business. By providing leadership-centered, experiential education to more than 8,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management, Mays consistently ranks among the top public business schools nationally for its programs and faculty research. Our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
About the Flippen Leadership Institute
The Flippen Leadership Institute, established in 2025 at Texas A&M University, is dedicated to developing leaders of integrity and purpose who can meet today’s global challenges with character and vision. Rooted in the Aggie Core Values and inspired by renowned leadership consultants Flip and Susan Flippen, the institute delivers transformative leadership development through experiential programs, high-impact networking, groundbreaking research, and cross-industry collaboration, equipping students, professionals, and organizations to lead with excellence and purpose.
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