Leadership inside and outside the lines with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber

From the Corner Office · Feb 26, 2026 · 30m

Ronde is one of the most recognized professional athletes in Tampa Bay, having played 16 seasons for the Buccaneers in a Hall of Fame career that included a Super Bowl win. Ronde has remained active in the region’s sports and philanthropic communities since his 2012 retirement, and is general chairman of Copperhead Charities, which puts on the Valspar Championship PGA Tour event every March. On this episode, Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Ronde talked about how being doubted and overlooked fueled his career — even as he reached the pinnacle of his sport. They also talked…