{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Blueprints","title":"The Leadership Behind the FIFA 2026 World Cup with Bill Squires","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a7ae6331\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2420,"description":"Bill Squires has spent decades managing some of the world's biggest sporting events, but the FIFA 2026 World Cup raised the bar even higher. In this episode, BJ sits down with Bill Squires, Chief Venues and Operations Manager for the New York, New Jersey Host Committee for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, to explore what it takes to deliver an event of unprecedented scale. Reflecting on his experience leading venue operations, Bill shares how thousands of people, hundreds of organizations, and years of planning came together behind the scenes to create a safe, seamless experience for fans from around the world. Bill explains how trust and collaboration made it possible to coordinate more than 400 stakeholders, adapt to unexpected challenges, and keep everyone focused on a shared mission. He also discusses the importance of empowering frontline staff, conducting after-action reviews, and viewing every event as an opportunity to learn and improve. Tune in for valuable leadership lessons that extend far beyond the world of sports!\n\nKey Points From This Episode:\nIntroduction to Bill Squires and the scale of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.\nThe years of planning behind hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.\nBuilding partnerships across more than 400 stakeholders.\nWhy mobility planning became one of the event's biggest challenges.\nPreparing for the unexpected with contingency planning.\nScaling staffing, security, and volunteer operations for the World Cup.\nWhy every frontline employee plays a critical role in the fan experience.\nLessons learned and the lasting legacy of the World Cup.\nHelping young professionals build careers through major projects.\nLooking ahead to future global sporting events and opportunities.\nBill's commitment to lifelong learning through teaching and mentoring.\nHow the 1994 and 2026 World Cups shaped Bill's leadership.\nWhy great events succeed through teamwork, not just individual leaders.\n\nQuotes:\n\n“There were 400-plus stakeholders involved in the planning and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HFUuwck2pv_aeBQhwplB-AgvboRx8a20pIsv_X_ZltQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMjdh/MWQ5OGI5NzI4M2Jm/MTE5MzY1ZjZhYmNj/NWE1MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}