Mike Mooney: How to Avoid Mistakes When Facing Reputation Damage

How to avoid mistakes when facing reputation damage is something that we discuss on the podcast today. After 25+ years working in the high-stakes, high-speed world of NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1, Mike Mooney has seen firsthand how elite teams consistently outperform the competition—not because they have more talent, but because they execute brilliantly in the micro-moments others overlook. That's the foundation of his work today—helping executives, leaders, and teams unlock championship-level performance under pressure using a dynamic framework he has developed called Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit™. This framework empowers leaders and teams with the four essential keys that all high performers use - and you should be too! Mike's keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs have helped companies like Frito Lay, U.S. Bank, U.S. Army, PepsiCo, and Advance Auto Parts drive daily leadership habits that deliver measurable business results. If you're ready to equip your leaders and teams to show up strong, execute with precision, and thrive under pressure—connect with Mike Mooney today!

On episode 620 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose Elon University for his undergraduate experience, why he joined Sigma Chi Fraternity, how his journey began in the motorsports industry, what leadership lessons he learned on the way to Senior Vice President at Roush Fenway Racing, what inspired him to write the book "Reputation Shift", what is reputation capital, how we can avoid mistakes when facing reputation damage, what is Mike's E.P.I.C. Pursuit™ Framework, and how students can reframe failure so it becomes part of their growth story. Enjoy!