Aggie Legends Podcast | Texas A&M University

Aggie Legends is a podcast that showcases the extraordinary leadership journeys of former Texas A&M students who are making a global impact across business, government, military, entertainment, athletics, and beyond. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a distinguished Aggie leader, exploring how Texas A&M shaped their path, the defining leadership lessons they’ve learned, and the ways they are transforming the world through their talents.

Aggie Legends Podcast | Texas A&M University is a business podcast hosted by Mays Business School, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mays Business School hosts Aggie Legends Podcast | Texas A&M University, a business show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Flip & Susan Flippen | Character, Gratitude, and Transforming Education

  May 6, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this inspiring episode of Aggie Legends, Ben Wiggins sits down with Flip and Susan Flippen, founders of the Flippen Group and namesakes of the Flippen Leadership Institute at Texas A&M. United by a shared belief in the transformative power of character, education, and authentic connection, the Flippens recount their journeys from overcoming childhood challenges through building world-changing programs to creating a leadership legacy at Texas A&M. Discover the hidden assets that matter most in business and life, learn how to build trust and relationships intentionally, and hear how gratitude, honor, and living with purpose shape both...

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  Episode #7

  David Cordani ’88 | Integrity and Leading through Crisis

  Apr 22, 202653 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Aggie Legends, Ben Wiggins ’07 ’18 welcomes David Cordani ’88, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, back to Aggieland. From his blue-collar roots in Connecticut to the Fortune 500 C-suite, Cordani’s journey embodies hard work, service, entrepreneurial grit, and unyielding integrity. Discover how his formative years and A&M experience shaped a philosophy that leadership is a sacred privilege, not a right. Cordani shares stories from the boardroom and the race course, reflects on leading through crisis, and champions the power of micro-communities, inclusion, and perpetual personal growth. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, seasoned executive, or purpose-dr...

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  Episode #6

  Chancellor Glenn Hegar ’93 | Rural Roots, Public Service, and Leading an Academic System

  Apr 1, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Aggie Legends, host Ben Wiggins sits down with Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar ’93. From his humble roots on a family farm to holding one of the most influential roles in Texas higher education, Chancellor Hegar shares the lessons and leadership principles that shaped his path. He discusses the importance of community, staying grounded, the value of curiosity, and leading with character and humility. Through stories of balancing public service and family life and building teams with diverse strengths, he reveals what it truly means to be an Aggie leader. Whether you’re a st...

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  Episode #5

  Devina Rankin ’98: Hard Work, Kindness, and the Courage to Lead

  Mar 18, 202636 minS1

  <p>How do you build a legacy of leadership that blends kindness, hard work, and gratitude? In this powerful episode, Ben Wiggins ’07 ’18 sits down with Devina Rankin ’98 — Mays accounting graduate, former CFO of WM (Waste Management), cancer survivor, philanthropist, and visiting lecturer at Mays Business School — to explore her extraordinary journey. From her military family roots and her first job at Arthur Andersen in the age of the Enron scandal to becoming WM’s first female CFO, overcoming personal adversity, and giving back to the next generation, Devina shares career-shaping moments and the core values that have defined her life. Tune in for...

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  Episode #4

  Bruce Broussard ’84 | Navigating Change: How Mistakes, Mentors, and Purpose Guide a CEO

  Mar 4, 202635 minS1

  <p>From first-generation college student to CEO of Humana and now interim CEO of HP, Bruce Broussard’s path was shaped by challenge, growth, and an unyielding commitment to doing the right thing. In this episode, Bruce sits down with host Ben Wiggins ’07 ’18 to share candid lessons from his Aggie journey and executive leadership — highlighting how mistakes, values, and mentors sparked his transformation as both a person and a leader. Get actionable insights on cultivating a growth mindset, building purposeful teams, learning from failure, and thriving through change.</p><p>00:00 Host’s Note</p><p>00:10 Intro: Meet Bruce Broussard</p><p>02:54 Te...

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