Episode 088: Challenging the Norms with Jayson Wells
Former professional basketball player, Author, and truly revolutionary life coach, Jayson Wells, shares wisdom from a lifetime of experience in...
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Insights Contributor Updated on February 17, 2026

From playing an 83-hour baseball game to creating space for innovations that affect the world, Director at Panera Bread, J.C. Rudden, explores the unprecedented depth of placing people at the forefront of your business.
Bio: Prior to joining Panera Bread, J.C. was a Business Leader at Mastercard Worldwide where his career included Project Management, Software Development, Internet Gateway Platform Management, and finally Fraud Investigations. He also spent several years in the photography industry with both CPI Corporation and Picture People.
J.C. was born and raised in St. Louis and earned his MBA from Fontbonne University in 2004. He remains active in the community, most notably with the World Record Baseball Marathon fundraising events. J.C. is also a member of the School Board of St. Clare of Assisi in Ellisville, and enjoys spending time with his wife Stephanie and their 3 children, Ryan, Evangeline, and Liliana.
J.C's Something Extra: Caring for People
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