Winning Words Podcast: Recent Episodes
Winning Words Podcast
Your words are powerful.
Former North Dakota State Assistant Coach, University of Puget Sound Head Coach, and Life Christian Academy founder, Ross Hjelseth discusses ways you can influence & impact others with your words.
This 10-week series will do a deep dive into each chapter of Ross's upcoming book, Winning Words | Speaking Life to Influence Others
In this episode, Ross speaks on the importance of doing good for others and how the act can be one of fulfillment for self as well.Flight by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix
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In our latest episode, Ross talks about how seeking the answer to what everyone is looking for is a quest that unites peoples of all backgrounds, and that each of us should make it our mission to provide the hope to others to find the answer.
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In this episode, Ross breaks down how the seemingly odd combo of power, love, and self discipline can bring one to reach greatness.
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In our latest episode, Ross breaks down the most important lessons he has gleaned from his Lessons in Leadership seminar over the last year. Tune in to get it all broken down for you.
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In this episode, Ross breaks down how to put together a system of practices in place to set up your operation for success.
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Ross takes a dive into the importance of perseverance and how sometimes perspective can triumph over ability.
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In this edition of Winning Words, Ross stresses the importance of leaders utilizing clear and focused communication during turbulent times.
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Sit with Ross for a bit as he breaks down how building well-executed process is the key to getting your team to the next level.
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Listen and learn the value of a special pet to a family--we were blessed and learned much from Rocky! Enjoy.
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In our latest episode, Ross speaks on how being humble can greatly increase the strength of one's leadership.
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Ross sits with Hershel Dennis, college football's most winningest player who shares his journey from USC to Life Christian Academy.
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In this episode, Ross breaks down the pros and cons of going to college in 2022 and beyond and how the benefits may have to do more with the person themselves than you might think.
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Ross breaks down the meaning of living a salty life and it's importance to growth and lifelong learning.
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In this episode, Ross breaks down the meaning and importance of speaking life into those around you and beyond.
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In this episode, Ross shares 70 years of wisdom, insight, and life skills to his listeners.
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Listen in as fathers share insights, advice, and learnings to encourage fathers to lead and love their children. Be a better father!
Guest hosted by Mike Skiff of the Talking Shop podcast and Doug Burton of VSG Marketing.
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In this episode, Ross takes his decades of experience and offers some tips on upping the efficiency level of a non-profit entity.
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In a timely episode, Ross speaks on how the preparedness and thoroughness of leaders during calm times sets them for success during challenges.
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Today my friend Dale Rush discusses his life of serving people with intentionality. Dale is an "expert' at going the extra mile to serve beyond expectation. The customer, client, or friend is most important! Listen and learn.
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In this episode, Ross discusses how the way that you love profoundly influences the way that you live.
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Ross interviews John Jarman, who tells his life story as written in his book Broken and Redeemed. John realized his broken condition but found redemption. Learn more about the upcoming release of the book.
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This podcast presents the coaching, teaching, and leadings of Frosty Westering, one of college football's best coaches. Presented via interview with my guest Doug Burton.
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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Ross encourages you to find what you are thankful for and the importance of maintaining a spirit of service.
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Do you have vision? Ross speaks on how essential having a strong vision is to being a great leader. Listen to him break it all down in episode 39.
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In this episode, Ross breaks down the opportunity and responsibility of sharing experiences with younger generations and also being willing to take in what those generations can teach to you.
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In our 37th episode, Ross discusses some of history's greatest leaders and their thoughts on what defines leadership.
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In our 36th episode, Ross introduces the idea of love accounts and how making deposits in them is crucial in building the best relationships.
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In our 35th episode, Ross breaks down the blueprint of a good team and how they can lift individuals to greater heights.
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In this special episode to commemorate Father's Day, Ross speaks on how the legacy of his father has affected Ross's impact in his own sons and their children's lives and asks listeners what they will leave behind to others.
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In this episode, Ross discusses how true leaders have an established pattern of success through adversity and the necessity for them to pass along that knowledge to future generations.
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In this episode, Ross talks about how during times of tribulation and struggle it is important that your faith leads you through it.
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Ross evaluates the appropriate mindset required when deciding whether a text or a phone call is needed and how current events are setting us back in communicating with each other.
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Ross discusses his concern on current conditions in the U.S. and steps he feels the country needs to take to heal.
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In the final episode of a three part series, Ross discusses how verifying perceived truths can help lead to making wiser decisions in life.
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In the second of a three part series, Ross discusses how building trust in others and from others is the foundation of healthy relationships.
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In the first of a three part series, Ross discusses the necessity to discern between truth and opinion in the media, social media, and other everyday things we are exposed to.
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Ross speaks on the distinction between responding and reacting and how knowing that difference can impact your life.
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Ross speaks on how the choices we make on who we aspire to be and how we get to those aspirations are key to finding your way through life.
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I was recently invited to speak about my book and the process behind it. Take a listen.
Ross and Head Coach of VSG Marketing, Doug Burton discuss what it take to lead through the storm.
In my 7 decades of living, I have learned many lessons. Here are 7 of the most important ones I think you should know.
In this week's episode, we talk about what integrity is and how you can use it to speak life into others
How visionary leaders make a difference in their personal life, their organization, and their family
Motivation coming from real coaches from all over. What is success? Here is what the coaches are saying.
Class of 2020 this is for you! How do you approach your first year of college? How do you approach your first year out of college? The next 4 years of your life can be pivotal for your future. Make sure you set yourself up right.
Being a good leader can make a tremendous impact on your team and those around you. Here are some basics of being a great leader.
On this episode of Winning Words, we discuss how you can use your words to encourage one another and make an impact.
Prepare for the worst, but expect the best. In times of hardship, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You're not alone.
Ross and Doug Burton of VSG Marketing sit down to discuss how building proper teamwork around your organization will help influence, impact, and accomplish more that you could expect.
Perseverance could not be a more timely topic. In times of hardship, struggles, and changes, it is important to stay steadfast and keep on keeping on.
This week, Ross sits down the Josh Dunn of Premier Media Group to discuss how he endured perseverance in the face of challenges.
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This week on our podcast, Ross talks about how people can be influenced by Humor and Fun. As a leader, you should know exactly when a fun or funny moment is needed. You also need to make space in your schedule and your team's schedule for fun.
Think of this as episode 4.5...
Ross dives into motivation and how you can use your words to influence, impact, and motivate others.
Relationships are so important when we talk about influencing other people. Establishing relationships with people grants you the ability to be a voice of influence and impact.
Ross and Amy discuss how training your mind and body can help influence and impact those around you.
Knowing how to motivate yourself and others is a tremendous skill to have. In this weeks session Ross and Don discuss how motivation can make an impact on you and other around you.
This week, Ross invites the found of Jeffit Transformation onto the show to talk about discipline. Having proper self-discipline not only will make you better, but it will improve your relationships, your work, your health, and so much more.
Think of all the people and things you put your faith in. Whether you are a religious person or not, we all put faith in something. In Episode 2 on the Winning Words Podcast, we discuss how faith can help you make an impact and influence on other people. Specifically, Ross discusses:
Faith and Family | How do we Build Faith? | Tenacious Faith | Faith in Colleagues | Faith During Hardships | Faith as a Framework
Over the course of the next several weeks, we will discuss ways you can influence and impact those around you with your words. In this episode, I introduce the why behind this podcast and what you can expect in the coming weeks.