Timeout With Leaders
Timeout With Leaders
Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici
S5:E17 From Nuclear Subs to the NBA: Meet Phil McKibbin
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Apr 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm.
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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.
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