Mark Gambill, Florida State Alumnus, former Fortune 500 CMO, and company co-founder, joins Stephen Ponder to discuss practical leadership: keeping it simple, listening louder, setting reasonable, time-boxed goals, and getting comfortable with data and failure. He shares lessons on consistency, mentorship, and “leading from where you sit,” as well as how the Seminole Boosters network fuels lifelong growth and giving back.

In our debut episode, FSU Vice President & Director of Athletics Michael Alford sits down with host Stephen Ponder to discuss the lessons that have guided his career — from mentorship and decision-making to vision, patience, and courage. Hear how Alford approaches leadership through analytics, relationships, and instinct while setting Florida State up for sustainable, long-term success.

Hosted by Seminole Boosters President and CEO Stephen Ponder, this series dives into conversations on leadership, culture, and the people who drive excellence, both within Florida State and beyond. Each episode offers an inside look at how leaders think, make decisions, and shape the communities around them.