Jul 29, 2025 · 54 min · 11 segments
What does it take to lead during a new era of health, culture, and commerce? Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan joins Leadership Next to discuss the company’s pivotal role in today’s running resurgence…
Dan SheridanGuest
Diane BradyHostKristen StolerHost
... a runner either, uh, but I actually got very intrigued by running after our conversation with Dan Sheridan-
the CEO of Brooks Running Shoes, which I think of as a cult brand for people who really like to run, like Phil Wahba-
Our colleague Phil Wahba interviewed him on stage and had a great conversation, and he- I chatted with him this morning because I was like, "What was your favorite part?" 'Cause he loves the conference, and, uh, he said he loved that Dan said, "We are mostly footwear," and that's what we've been historically, but now, we have permission from customers to expand and get into new areas, fashion being one of them, athleisure.
What's also fascinating about Dan, I've found, is here's a guy who started as a field rep, 26 years in one company.
He's now, of course, CEO, and, and really, it- it is a brand that has been almost religiously focused on people who run, who-
... a runner either, uh, but I actually got very intrigued by running after our conversation with Dan Sheridan-
the CEO of Brooks Running Shoes, which I think of as a cult brand for people who really like to run, like Phil Wahba-
Our colleague Phil Wahba interviewed him on stage and had a great conversation, and he- I chatted with him this morning because I was like, "What was your favorite part?" 'Cause he loves the conference, and, uh, he said he loved that Dan said, "We are mostly footwear," and that's what we've been historically, but now, we have permission from customers to expand and get into new areas, fashion being one of them, athleisure.
What's also fascinating about Dan, I've found, is here's a guy who started as a field rep, 26 years in one company.
He's now, of course, CEO, and, and really, it- it is a brand that has been almost religiously focused on people who run, who-
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