The Winning Way began as Talk to Cassius—a platform built on meaningful conversations with leaders and change-makers. While the audience stayed the same, the vision evolved—to explore not just what success looks like, but how purpose, resilience, and clarity shape the journey to get there.
Today, The Winning Way with Cassius F. Butts goes beyond headlines and highlight reels. It’s where authentic leadership stories are brought to life—
uncovering the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and quiet decisions that truly define success.
From setbacks to comebacks, boardrooms to ballparks, each episode features real talk with real leaders—like MLB legend Dale Murphy, NFL MVP Mike Vick, award-winning journalists, entrepreneurs, and executives—who share the unfiltered truth behind their success. These stories don’t just inspire. They offer the mindset, clarity, and resilience it takes to lead forward.
If Talk to Cassius was about starting the conversation, The Winning Way is
about transforming it.
The premiere episode of The Winning Way with Cassius F. Butts, we honor the World Champions by talking to one of the most beloved Braves of all time, Dale Murphy.
AMB Sports & Entertainment General Counsel Joe Pierce legally advises The Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and The PGA Store. He talks about his time working with Michael Jordan owner of the NBA‘s Charlotte Hornets, his time with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and creating a winning mindset.
Katie Kirkpatrick currently serves as the president and CEO of the 160-year-old Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). Kirkpatrick is known for her public policy prowess, courageous leadership and more than a decade of driving impact through her work at MAC. As a graduate from Auburn University, Kirkpatrick is a registered professional engineer in several states and a member of the school’s 100+ Women Strong group of successful female engineering alumnae. Kirkpatrick is an alumna of Leadership Atlanta, a program designed to propel established leaders to further serve their communities. She is a volunteer with youth sports leagues in metro Atlanta and the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
Lisa Rayam is a media broadcast veteran with strong ties to the Atlanta community and host of “Morning Edition” at WABE. She was a reporter and anchor at Fox 5 for over 20 years. During her tenure there, Lisa developed a reputation as a tenacious, well-connected reporter and trusted anchor.
The premiere episode of The Winning Way with Cassius F. Butts, we honor the World Champions by talking to one of the most beloved Braves of all time, Dale Murphy.
