The Competitor's Mentality Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Legendary Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker and Best-Selling Author, Alan Weiss, PH.D. joins Eric Bond this week on TCM Podcast.
Described by the New York Post as “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America,” his consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, and more than 500 leading organizations. He is the author of more than 60 books, many of which have been included in university curricula and translated into 15 languages. His new book is Your Legacy Is Now: Life Is Not a Search for Meaning from Others—It's the Creation of Meaning for Yourself
He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. He has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, one of only two people in history holding both those designations.
On this episode, Eric and Alan discuss:
His new book, Your Legacy Is Now
Life isn’t a search for meaning from others; it’s the creation of meaning for yourself
Mapping your legacy
What makes Alan excel as a coach
Creating more meaning in your life
Perfection kills excellence
Isolate negatives, generalize positives
Art Johnson, author of Art of Alignment: A Data-Driven Approach to Lead Aligned Organizations and CEO of Inifinity Systems joins Eric Bond for this episode of TCM Podcast.
His new book, Art of Alignment, has already achieved best seller status after being released two weeks ago.
As CEO of Infinity Systems, Inc., Art and his organization function as a management consulting firm where he helps leaders identify and rectify organizational misalignment.
On this episode, Eric and Art discuss:
His life journey
How his new book came together
9 Pillars of Alignment (Mission/Vision, Leadership, Communication, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Creativity, Best Practices, Development)
New York City FC Midfielder, Tony Rocha joins Eric Bond for this week's installment of TCM Podcast.
Tony is being his 6th season in Major League Soccer. In addition to the MLS, he has represented Belize at the international level. Tony was originally picked by Kansas City in the 2015 MLS Super Draft after his college career at Tulsa. While at Tulsa, he was American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year in 2011, was an All-AAC selection for three season and was team captain in 2014.
On this episode, Tony and Eric discuss:
Tony's early years in the game
What he remembers from his MLS debut match and the legend he subbed on for
What it's like to play at Yankee Stadium
Playing for Belize, the birth nation of his mom
Mindset work to prep for the MLS season
What he is doing to position himself for life after sports
Former Northwestern Football player and current mindset coach, Quentin "Q" Williams joins Eric Bond on this week's episode of TCM podcast.
Q was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, 3x academic all Big Ten, starter for the last 20 games of his career, member of the student-athlete leadership council at NW, winner of the Northwestern Marcel Price Award which goes to the player showing great enthusiasm and dedication. During his high school career, he won the 2007 Pennsylvania 4A State Championship, was Pennsylvania 4A State Player of the Year and 2007-08 AP State Player of the Year.
Q Currently has a mindset coaching practice where he specializes in supporting men in connecting to their life’s mission and forming habits and relationships that will forward their life.
On this episode, Eric and Q talk about:
His time as a football and baseball player at Northwestern
Lessons he learned from his caoch, Pat Fitzgerald
A funny Coach Fitz story
His post student-athlete journey
Helping athletes find purpose/passion after sports
Work as a mindset coach and his "Why"
Concussion and CTE crisis in sports
Eric Bond is joined this week by co-founder of Z Winning Mindset Solutions, Gene Zannetti.
Z Winning Mindset was developed by Gene and Jeff Zannetti to help individuals and teams reach their full potential in sports, school and life.
Co-founder Gene Zannetti graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has two masters degrees; one in Sport Psychology and the other in Clinical Psychology. Gene is a certified School Psychologist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. His masters degree thesis (Perfectionism & Anxiety) has been published in the International Journal of Wrestling Sciences. Gene was a nationally ranked All-Ivy League wrestler at UPenn.
Gene and Jeff have studied the best athletes, coaches, teams & experts in the world to learn the secrets of performance success. Z Winning Mindset has worked with thousands of athletes, teams, professionals & coaches. This includes the Men’s & Women’s USA Olympic Teams, UFC fighters, national champions, state champions as well as youth programs throughout the country.
On this episode, Eric and Gene discuss:
The Z Winning Mindset story
Predator vs Prey Mindset
Being your own best friend and harshest critic
How to deal with imposter syndrome
Mindset and Mental Health
Toughness as it relates to choices around food, nutrition and sleep
Canadian Olympic track athlete Khamica Bingham joins Eric Bond for this week's show. After making her Olympic debut in 2016 in Rio, Khamica is coming for everything in Tokyo 2021.
The Greater Toronto native has represented Canada at the last two Pan-Am Games. Khamica took silver in Lima 2019 in the 4x100 and Bronze in Toronto 2015 in the same 4x100 event. She has also represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships.
On this episode, Eric and Khamica discuss:
Her journey from national-level gymnast to track athlete
Overcoming adversity in her life to continue thriving
What it was like realizing her dream of making the Olympics
What her first Olympic experience taught her and how she's using it to prepare for Tokyo
Her Pan-Am Games experience, especially winning a medal in her home country and city during the Toronto 2015 games
Her side project titled "Meet My Melanin"
Being a role model to so many and how she handles that
Why athletes need to find a passion outside of sports
USA Womens Soccer Scout, Endurance Athlete and Entrepreneur, Danielle Fagan joins Eric Bond this week on TCM Podcast.
Soccer has been a huge part of Danielle's life. She played at the D1 level for Villanova and has since gone on to become an accomplished coach at many levels in women's soccer. Danielle had an impressive run as Head Coach of the Conestoga High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team from 2004 through 2010 where she compiled a record of 116-15-5, as well as 5 League Titles, 1 District Title and 2 State Championships and a National ranking of 21.
In addition to her work with US Soccer, Danielle runs a coaching business, Danielle Fagan Coaching. Danielle draws on her experiences growing up as a multisport and current endurance athlete plus being an entrepreneur to help people reach their goal while having a winner's mindset. Her coaching focuses on creating champions in sports, business, wellness and life.
In her free time, Danielle continues to challenge herself off the field as a triathlete and competitor. In February of 2007, she hiked to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, completed the Philadelphia Marathon in November 2010 as well as Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City in September 2018 and Ironman 70.3 Augusta, Georgia in September 2019 among other races.
She frequently shares her own experiences with players to convey her philosophy. On the same trip to Africa in 2007, Danielle visited an orphanage to donate soccer gear, equipment and play soccer with the children.
On this episode, Eric and Danielle discuss:
Her experience playing D1 soccer at Villanova
Her scouting work for US Womens Soccer
Scaling Mt Kilimanjaro and lessons learned
Competing in Ironman 70.3 events
What contributes to her success as a coach
Building young women and turning them into leaders
"Mindset Mike" aka Michael Moor joins Eric Bond for this installment of TCM Podcast.
"Mindset Mike" is Senior Mindset Coach and Manager for Wrestling Mindset and Winning Mindset Solutions. He currently coaches champion combat athletes in high school, college, olympic level and UFC. Mike is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler at Maryland. He also spent 7 years with the FBI working in their Critical Incident Response Group that handles surveillance, forensic accounting, crisis negotiation and behavioral science research.
On this episode, Eric and Mike discuss:
How New York City shaped him growing up
Remembering 9/11 as a high schooler, the effect it had on him and how it cemented what type of career he wanted to pursue.
Career with the FBI and lessons learned
Leaving the security of the FBI to pursue his passion
Keeping champions motivated
Giving up or learning to swim in deep water
The accountability process
The key to improved performance
Fighting through "red flag" language
Season 2 of TCM Podcast kicks off with Fordham Head Football Coach, Joe Conlin!
Coach Conlin, served as associate head coach/offensive coordinator at Yale for four years, before being named head football coach at Fordham University on December 22, 2017.
In 2019, Conlin's offense led the Patriot League in passing yards/game (357.2 yards/game) and scoring (25.0). Joe spent six seasons at Yale. He was named the Joel E. Smilow '54 Offensive Coordinator at the school in 2014.
In 2017, Yale ended a 37-year drought when it beat Harvard 24-3 in the 134th edition of The Game to win the Ivy League Title. Yale improved from 3-7 in '16 to 9-1 in '17 and its offense improved in nearly every key statistical category under Conlin's leadership.
In 2017, the Yale offense ranked 12th in the NCAA FCS in total offense (450.7 yards/game) and 13th in passing efficiency (152.41) while also ranking in the top 22 in the NCAA FCS in red zone offense (14th), rushing offense (14th), scoring offense (14th) and fewest sacks allowed (22nd).
Joe arrived at Yale as the offensive line coach in 2013 before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2014. His 2014 season was a great start as the Yale offensive coordinator. The Bulldogs, who went 8-2, led the NCAA FCS in total offense (ranking third among all NCAA schools). He also served as the offensive line coach, doing great things with the guys up front. The stats tell most of the story, but there are other accomplishments. His 2013 (and 2014) starting five began every game, the only Ivy League school to accomplish that, while three of the five earned All-Ivy League honors.
Joe arrived in New Haven after spending the 2011 season as the offensive line coach at Harvard, helping the Crimson win an Ivy League title while setting a school scoring record.
Most of Joe's coaching experience was at FCS power New Hampshire, where he helped the Wildcats to seven straight NCAA playoff appearances from 2004 to 2010. During his tenure at UNH, Conlin served as the offensive line coach in 2009 and 2010 but also worked with the defensive line, safeties and special teams for a program that went 65-25 and won one conference championship.
Joe was a three-year starter at defensive tackle at the University of Pittsburgh. His head coach, Walt Harris, selected him as a game captain four times. Conlin earned a degree in administration of justice in 2002.
On this episode, Eric and Coach Conlin discuss:
Growing up in football crazy Western Pennsylvania
His stellar playing career at the University of Pittsburgh
The Backyard Brawl (Pitt - West Virginia Rivalry)
Playing against the 2001 National Champion Miami Hurricanes, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Matt Hasselback
His coaching journey and influences
Working on Chip Kelly's offensive staff at New Hampshire
Pillars of the Fordham Football program
Leading a football program steeped in history
Leadership consultant and author, Dan Bruder joins Eric Bond for this week's episode of TCM Podcast.
Dan is the CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, an international strategy and leadership consulting firm based in Colorado. He has an accomplished background in executive leadership, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing operations, brand development, customer service, and corporate finance. Drawing on his 30-plus years of personal leadership, he created The Blendification® System, a series of workshops and keynotes blending culture, strategy, and execution to help companies, individuals, and communities realize their potential. He is a faculty member of Colorado State University’s Executive MBA program and the University of Colorado, Boulder’s Graduate Leeds School of Business. Dan also played college football for the University of Central Florida (UCF).
Learn more about his new book, The Blendification® System, at www.BlendificationSystem.com.
On this episode, Dan and Eric discuss:
His new book
The blendification process
Workplace/Team culture
How to create an execution model
How a statement of cause is the new mission/vision statement
How strategy leads into culture and execution
Why System Intelligence is important
The value of earned success
World-class speaker, consultant, trainer, author and executive coach, Sean Ryan joins Eric Bond for episode 28 of TCM Podcast.
For 30 years, he has helped build sustainable organizations that thrive in constantly changing circumstances. He has helped clients build lasting, loyal relations with their customers and helped them unleash the passion and capabilities of their employees.
Sean believes that every organization today faces “perpetual whitewater” in its competitive environment. In 2001, he founded the WhiteWater Consulting Group to help organizations achieve and sustain outstanding performance through unleashing the passion and capabilities of its people.
On this episode, Eric and Sean discuss"
His new book, "Get in Gear: The Seven Gears That Drive Strategy to Results"
The Execution Gap
Why keeping score is important
How to communicate to address problems while building performance
Why people fall short of achieving goals
The high cost of poor execution
Focusing on the goal, not the activities on the way to the goal.
Nir Bashan joins Eric Bond on this week's episode of TCM Podcast.
Competitors Mentality meets Creator Mindset!
Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, improve customer service and ultimately create more meaning in their work. Nir has spent the last two decades working on a formula to codify creativity.
That formula is found in his new book, The Creator Mindset, which has been translated into two languages.
He has worked on numerous albums, movies, and advertisements with famous actors and musicians ranging from Rod Stewart to Woody Harrelson. His work on creativity has won a Clio Award and was nominated for an Emmy.
Nir is the founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset LLC, a company that conducts workshops, consulting, coaching, and keynote speeches at conferences and corporate events. His clients include AT&T, Microsoft, Ace Hardware, NFL Network, EA Sports, Suzuki, Activision and jetBlue.
On this episode, Eric and Nir discuss:
How to get back to thinking creatively like you did during childhood
The need to get more creative in business in 2020 and beyond
The value of listening and relationship building
His new book, The Creator Mindset
How to re-learn creativity
How humor, empathy and courage are cornerstones of creativity
Anthony Casablanca, co-author of "The Dying Art of Leadership: How Leaders Can Help Grieving Employees Excel at Work" joins Eric Bond for this week's episode of TCM Podcast.
Anthony and his brother, Guy started Grief Leaders, LLC with the sole purpose of educating leaders on how to help grieving employees excel at work. Thus reducing the impact of grief on productivity.
Anthony is an accomplished senior executive, having spent thirty-one years in various leadership roles. Anthony earned his undergraduate degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Kettering University (formerly GMI). Anthony spent most of his years in leadership working for Batesville Casket Company, a recognized leader in the funeral service industry, where he was the vice president of human resources and then the vice president of manufacturing and logistics. Anthony was the 2009 Human Resource Executive of the Year in the State of Indiana. He went on to become president of another subsidiary of the Hillenbrand family of companies. Anthony has spent his entire career studying the art of leadership with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. Anthony has also been a frequent speaker at national and international seminars. After retiring from Hillenbrand Inc., Anthony started Casablanca Consulting LLC to help other organizations and leaders discover their true purpose.
On this episode, Eric and Anthony discuss:
His book
The effects of micro-management during grief, trauma, pandemic
The power of being vulnerable as a leader
The five traits of adaptive leadership
Engaging and leading struggling employees during grief and trauma
Importance of open and honest communication
Why companies and leaders don't deal well with sensitive issues around grief and what they can do to improve
Eric Bond interviews author and certified life coach, Ora Nadrich.
Ora Nadrich is founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers.
Ora's rare combination of insight, intuition, compassion and charisma has made her one of the most effective and sought-after coaches in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, Conscious Lifestyle Magazine, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Spirituality & Health, Elevated Existence, NBC News, LA Yoga Magazine, Yahoo! Health, and many more.
Her unique method, which has guided her clients to unlock the strength and promise within, allowing them to deal with the fears and other obstacles that have held them back, has thus been successful in helping thousands of people realize their desires and reach their goals.
On this episode, Eric and Ora discuss:
Her first book, "Says Who?"
Her latest book, "Live True" and the motivation behind writing it
Her personal journey
The topic of mindfulness
How to find your authentic self
Easily adoptable morning and nighttime routines for success
Importance of practicing gratitude daily
How to take time daily to disconnect from social media and phones
Easily adoptable meditation practices
Staying rooted in the present
Dr. John Sullivan joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast.
Dr. Sullivan is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist with over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience including sixteen years (2001-2016) with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) coordinating clinical care and sport science. The Patriots won 5 Super Bowls during John's time there.
He holds appointments for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as being consultant to the English Premier League (EPL), the National Football League (NFL/NFLPA), the elite military in North America (USSOCOM/SOCOM), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
In addition, he is a visiting scholar and sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport/Australian Institute of Sport and a visiting professor at the Queensland University of Technology within the Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Psychology departments in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Domestically, Dr. Sullivan serves as an Instructor/Supervisor for Brown University Medical School Sports Medicine Fellowship as well as a Scientific Advisor for seven technology companies within the health, exercise, and elite sport sectors providing support and oversight throughout the development process.
Dr. Sullivan is a frequent contributor to scientific and mainstream media regarding sport science and sports medicine. He is also the co-author of a book entitled The Brain Always Wins focused on the latest sport psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, related to optimal brain performance and health now in its second edition.
On this episode, Dr Sullivan and Eric discuss:
His book, The Brain Always Wins
His journey
How mental toughness is an illusion
How grit is subjective and can't be scientifically proven
The intellectual curiosity of the New England Patriots
The one thing Bill Belichick didn't prepare for in his prior head coaching job and how he didn't make the same mistake twice
What anxiety and depression really are and what they mean
The importance of sleep and recovery
Brain-based health/performance
Coach Chad Parks joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast.
Coach Parks is a wrestling coach, teacher, author and strength training specialist. He is also a renowned speaker who has dedicated his life to inspiring others to reach their fullest potential.
Chad wrote a best-selling book called, Game Changing Moves: Life Lessons from the Locker Room and Beyond
Chad was a college all-American as a wrestler plus a 3-time academic all-American. As a coach, he was the 2018 Kansas Class 5A State Wrestling Coach of the Year, he's been Class 5A Regional Coach of the Year 5 times.
Chad is also the host of Coach P's Perspective Podcast.
On this episode, Eric and Coach Parks discuss:
His journey from small town Oklahoma to present day
Relational Leadership Principles
His book, Game Changing Moves
How an athlete bounces back after being broken
What makes him successful as a coach
His motivations as a coach
Lessons from his dad. Chad's father is in the Oklahoma branch of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a coach
The value of hard work and having a strong work ethic
How Chad and his wife Laurie raise their four children with two successful coaches in the house. Laurie is a 3x state champion softball coach.
Eric Bond goes solo this week to discuss when adversity strikes.
In light of current events in the world today, Eric brings an uplifting message to rise above adversity we all face at some point. 2020 has been an incredibly tough year for millions of people. Eric is hopeful his words help make a difference in someone's life today.
On this episode, Eric talks about:
Embracing adversity then going on the counter attack
Finding a purpose
Making peace with an undesirable outcome and possibly having to forgive and forget
How adversity can be a great teacher
How it's helpful to take stock of all that you have been through and draw on those experiences to overcome current challenges
His personal journey battling anxiety
How it pays to be nice to people and how simply engaging someone in conversation could save them.
Eric Bond catches up with Navy SEAL, Rob DuBois.
After Rob retired from active duty SEAL work in 2006, he has gone on to write Powerful Peace: A Navy SEAL's Lessons on Peace from a Lifetime at War, work as a Red Teamer for the Department of Defense, function as a national counterterrorism advisor and founded Impact Actual. Impact Actual coaches clients to live a high impact life.
On this episode, Rob discusses:
His book, Powerful Peace
His journey into the SEAL teams
The high attrition rate of BUD/S.
His coaching practice and helping clients have a high impact life
Being deployed in the Middle East on 9/11 watching the attacks unfold then heading out on a mission in Afghanistan in the immediate days following
The Nothing Else Matters mindset
Dealing with his daughter's horrific car crash from thousands of miles away and steps he took to process the traumatic experience (Spoiler: Thankfully there was a happy ending)
How from your skin in is your life and all you control
Former Iowa State football player and team captain, Mike O'Connell stops by TCM Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion with Eric Bond.
Mike is currently a Pastor and member of church leadership at Love Church in Omaha, NE. Mike is the true definition of a leader and someone that has overcome adversity to thrive.
On this episode, Mike discusses:
Going from a highly recruited high school football to afterthought due to two major injuries.
His journey that lead him to Iowa St after being denied the chance to play for his hometown Iowa Hawkeyes.
His career at Iowa St going from walk-on, to earning a scholarship to becoming a starter and captain.
His memories of playing for Dan McCarney, Gene Chizik and Paul Rhoads at Iowa State. Three different head coaches in his career! All had an incredible impact on Mike.
The 5 C's of Leadership
His work as a pastor at Love Church
Darkness before dawn and how now is not the time to give up.
Former NFL Linebacker, Anthony Trucks joins Eric Bond for this week's episode. Anthony currently works as a motivational speaker and coach.
On this episode, Anthony discusses:
His early life being put into the foster care system at age 3
Being adopted by a white family at age 14
Overcoming seemingly endless adversity to earn a scholarship to play football at the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!
His NFL career
His post career struggles that ultimately lead him to the work he does today as a motivational speaker and coach
Dealing with identity loss when something you love is taken away from you
Being the great husband and father he is today and how it wasn't always that way.
The "See - Shift - Sustain" process
Finding purpose
"Roots and Fruits"
Jordan Montgomery joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast.
Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.
From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people.
In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.
On this episode, Jordan discusses:
His journey to in-demand keynote speaker and performance coach.
Jordan's focus on growth over goals.
His four pillars of Growth over Goals (Focus, Relationships, Reading, Being Unique).
How being able to focus and block out distractions has never been more important.
Relationships and how association determines destination.
How reading and personal development go hand in hand.
The importance of being unique and why you need to be the person you were created to be.
What motivations Jordan to keep achieving.
Eric Bond brings Fordham Athletics Director, Edward Kull on the show.
Ed Kull moved into his new role a few short months ago. His first few months as AD have come in the most turbulent time in college athletics in decades due to the global pandemic.
A rising star in intercollegiate athletics, Ed arrived at Fordham with over 14 years of experience in sports marketing, business development, higher education fundraising and athletic development. A 2003 graduate of Stony Brook University and baseball alum, he received his MBA from St. John's University in 2005, where he is also a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership. He began his career in athletic sales, marketing, and promotions at St. John's, becoming Assistant Athletic Director before moving to the corporate world as a sports marketing manager representing the Powerade and Vitaminwater brands for the Glaceau and Coca-Cola companies. He returned to St. John's University in 2011 to serve in the President's Office as Chief of Staff for Athletics and Institutional Advancement, and ultimately, Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
Fordham President, Father McShane had this to say about Ed.
"Ed is a consummate professional, a gifted leader, and a talented fundraiser. In the last three years he has impressed everyone at the University with his abilities and his can-do demeanor. We all look forward to working with him in this new role."
On this episode, Ed discusses:
Navigating the global pandemic while assuming the role of Athletics Director for the first time.
What went into the decision by the Patriot League and Atlantic 10 Conference to cancel fall sports.
How important the fundraising aspect is in intercollegiate athletics especially during a pandemic
Skillset needed by modern day Athletic Director
His career journey.
Ongoing large scale capital projects at Fordham to improve facilities for student-athletes
How student-athletes really commit to a school for 40 years instead of 4 when you factor in the network and opportunities that come along with a degree.
Eric Bond and his dad, Donald Bond discuss the legacy of Colonel Frank D. Bond Jr. Eric's grandfather, Don's father.
Colonel Bond is an American hero having been a part of two major events in world history. From storming the beaches in Normandy on D-Day to his career as a rocket scientist helping develop the ascension rocket engine that lifted Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong off the moon after the first lunar landing.
On this episode, Eric and his dad discuss:
Colonel Bond's upbringing in the rural northern Appalachian Mountains and how that shaped and molded him.
His involvement in war planning leading up to World War 2.
D-Day. Colonel Bond's involvement in the invasion.
Story of courage aboard a landing craft approaching the beaches of Normandy.
How WW2 had a profound affect on him in the years following the war when it came to developing soldiers.
Teaching at Command and General Staff College preparing battlefield leaders for war.
What made Colonel Bond a great leader.
Colonel Bond's role in the first lunar landing.
His work as a rocket scientist helping design the ascension rocket engine.
The story behind how he wound up at the University of Michigan.
What drove him to continuously keep learning and accomplishing objectives.
Eric Bond is joined this week by Navy SEAL, Brent Gleeson.
Brent is a combat veteran with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from resilience, mental toughness, leadership and building high-performance teams to culture, and organizational transformation.
Brent is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and organizational development consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. Brent was named a Top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013.
Brent holds degrees in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English and History from Oxford University in England and a graduate business degree from the University of San Diego. He is the bestselling author of TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change, which was a #1 New Release on Amazon in Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Brent's latest book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life, comes out December 2020.
On this episode, Brent discusses:
His journey into the SEAL teams.
Qualification and selection process of the Navy SEALs.
BUD/S.
His "Hell Week" experience.
His former BUD/S boatmate and SEAL team 5 brother, David Goggins.
What his very first mission as a Navy SEAL was like.
His best-selling book, TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change.
Culture, Trust and Accountability.
Why organizational change in corporate America is hard.
Recent article he wrote for Forbes called "13 Habits of Mentally Tough People".
His new book coming out in December called, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life.
Eric Bond catches up with former Tulane Green Wave football captain, Aaron Golub. Aaron is the 1st legally blind football player in Division 1 history. Born with a genetic condition called, Peter's Anomaly, this is a story you don't want to miss.
On this episode, Aaron discusses:
What attracted him to the game of football.
How he became a Long Snapper.
College recruiting process that lead him to Tulane.
Realizing his dream of playing college football.
The Golub Googles that mimic his field of vision for others to better understand what he sees.
Message to athletes with disabilities.
Overcoming obstacles.
Becoming a role model.
Embracing designation of being 1st legally blind D1 football player.
Eric Bond interviews business strategist and coach, Purdeep Sangha.
Purdeep is the founder of The Male Entrepreneur, an award-winning author, podcast host, speaker and strategist for men in business. Purdeep's skillset has captured the attention and respect of CEOs, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and marketing experts. His areas of focus is helping businesses increase profits, help individuals adopt an invincible mindset and developing powerful leaders.
On this episode, Purdeep discusses:
His journey becoming a business coach for men
How being his father's son helped shape the work he does
Pressures executive men face today
Burnout, anxiety and the effect it's having on men
How men are less likely to discuss issues "under the surface"
How to create unwavering customer loyalty
What he is seeing leaders struggle with currently
How remote work is impacting relationships, productivity, culture and the customer experience
Raising strong men
On this episode, Eric Bond talks with Vice President of Clinical Services at NeuroPeak Pro, Nick Bolhuis.
Nick leads Peak Performance training at NeuroPeak. He has extensive experience working with teams and athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. He and his team also work with numerous professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry tours. Nick has also worked with several Olympic athletes and professional tennis players looking to maximize their brain performance. Nick spent several years leading Neuroanalytic Evaluations for prospective NBA draft prospects.
Beyond work in the athletic realm, Nick has lead teams that conduct corporate evaluation and training programs designed to promote and improve employee wellness initiatives. Nick has also aided executive search firms in the pursuit of high-ranking candidates. Nick also has a strong clinical background focused on working with individuals of all ages dealing with issues related to focus, stress, mood conditions, and sleep concerns.
On this episode, Nick discusses:
His work with prominent athletes like Minnesota Vikings QB, Kirk Cousins and PGA Tour Pro, Bryson DeChambeau.
Work they do at NeuroPeak Pro and how they optimize human performance.
How Recovery, Focus and Creativity come together.
What athletes and entrepreneurs are trying to improve the most.
How diet and nutrition play into brain health.
The importance of sleep and how it positively or negatively affects performance.
How to improve focus.
Stress Management.
Mental health and the COVID-19 world.
Maintaining brain health.
Eric Bond catches up with best-selling author and motivational speaker, Damon West.
Damon has authored two books, "The Coffee Bean" with co-author, Jon Gordon and "The Change Agent". Damon is one of the most sought-out speakers in the United States delivering talks to school, college athletic programs, churches, corporations and correctional facilities. Damon has endorsements from Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney, Dan Mullen, Tom Herman, James Franklin and Kirby Smart among a host of others.
Damon's story is one of redemption. He went from being the All-American kid staring as a D1 QB to a convict sentenced to 65 years in a maximum security prison to parolee living a life in recovery sharing his story all over the country. Damon has impacted 10's of thousands of people with his "Coffee Bean" message and life experience.
On this episode, Damon discusses:
His life story.
How the "Coffee Bean" message came to be.
Life in a maximum security prison in Texas including the basketball game "story".
Leadership and leading in difficult situations.
Meeting Dabo Swinney and how that changed Damon's life.
Importance of a strong support system.
Life in recovery and current work speaking.
Eric Bond catches up with "The Millionaire Maker", Craig Ballantyne.
Craig is a premiere coach for high-performing entrepreneurs and executives. He's built multiple 7-8 figure businesses, mentored over 200 people that have become millionaires and has written five books. The two most popular books being, "The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life" and "Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life". He's a Wall St. Journal Best Selling author.
Craig has been featured in Men's Health, GQ, National Geographic, Inc.com, Entrepreneur.com, Money.com and Forbes.com
On this episode, Craig discusses:
The Perfect Day Formula.
What a productive morning looks like.
Motivation.
Procrastination.
What successful people need the most help with (Structure, Vision, Success Systems).
Helping the "Lost Warrior".
Overcoming Anxiety.
Eric Bond interviews Utica Comets Center, Carter Camper.
Carter is in his 10th season of pro hockey. Carter signed his first pro contract with the Boston Bruins after a decorated career at Miami (OH) in the NCAA. Carter finished as the 2nd all-time leading scorer in program history, played in two Frozen Four's, one National Championship game and was a finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the top player in college hockey. Carter has gone on to play in well over 500 games in the American Hockey League while also getting into National Hockey League action over his career.
During this episode, Carter discusses:
What has contributed to his longevity over the last 10 years in pro hockey.
Playing on 9 teams since 2013-14 season and what its like to acclimate to a new team.
How he chooses to lead.
His ability to step up when games mean the most.
Keeping focus in big moments.
His decorated career at Miami (OH).
1st NHL goal.
What it's like playing for an original six NHL franchise.
The tough path to the NHL.
Eric Bond catches up with former NFL Quarterback, Tom Flick.
Tom spent 7 years in the NFL after a great career at the University of Washington. Tom was one of the better QB's in program history. For the last 25-30 years, Tom has worked as a leadership consultant through his company, Tom Flick Communications. His clients include, Google, Starbucks, Boeing, MassMutual and LPL to name a few.
On this episode, Tom talks about:
His career at the University of Washington.
His career in the NFL.
Playing for legendary coaches Joe Gibbs and Don James.
Twice going head to head with John Elway. Once in college, once in the NFL and winning them both.
How commanding a huddle as a QB launched him into leadership consulting after football.
Difference between leadership and management.
What true urgency means.
Creating Winners - Win the day.
Eric Bond catches up with Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Commissioner, Rich Ensor.
Commissioner Ensor is in his 32nd year in charge of the MAAC. He currently sits on the Division 1 Women's Basketball Oversight Committee. Also, Commissioner Ensor is on the Board of Directors/Executive Committee of the Women's Basketball Coaching Association. Commissioner Ensor had a 5 year stint on the Women's Basketball Committee. That committee takes part in selection and seeding of the Women's NCAA basketball tournament among other items. Additionally, Rich Ensor has spent time on the D1 Council which is responsible for day to day decision-making for D1 Sports.
During this episode, Commissioner Ensor discusses:
His 32 year run leading the MAAC.
MAAC Conference growth.
Women's Basketball Selection Committee experience.
Growth of women's basketball.
Decision to grant Seniors in spring sports an additional year of eligibility due to COVID-19.
What fall sports could look like as it relates to COVID-19.
MAAC Conference playing host to NCAA Championship events.
Eric Bond interviews "Own it" founder Justin Roethlingshoefer.
After leaving the NHL as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Justin has gone on to start a number of businesses and write a book. Justin helps high performers break through barriers to master health, wealth and relationships. His personal clients range from well known actors and actresses to professional athletes to CEO's and people in leaderships roles among others.
On this episode, Justin talks about:
Primal State vs Performance State.
8 core feelings (Joy, Love, Passion, Fear, Anger, Guilt, Pain, Shame).
His "Own It" Program.
Success is the exception.
What holds people back from achieving success.
His personal journey and how it lead to starting "Own It".
Mindset around being grateful and how that fuels your outlook on life.
Eric Bond interviews Minnesota Wild / Iowa Wild defenseman Louie Belpedio. Louie came up through USA Hockey National Development program then on to Miami (OH) before turning pro.
On this episode, Louie talks about:
His Junior career in the USHL and with Team USA.
Winning Gold at the 2014 U18 World Championship.
Winning Bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championship with a loaded Team USA roster.
His career at Miami (OH).
Leadership.
Playing in his first NHL game.
What he is doing to take his game to the next level.
Eric interviews former long time LPGA Tour caddie, Chris McCalmont. Chris is currently a master resilience trainer and performance expert for the US Army at Fort Irwin, CA.
On this episode, Chris talks about:
His time as a caddie on the LPGA Tour.
A close 2nd place finish in the 2018 Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
Mental side of golf and how a caddie helps keep their partner positive.
Controlling your controllables in the COVID-19 world.
Present day work in the US Army working with our brave soldiers.
Eric interviews former University of Michigan basketball player, Austin Hatch. Austin's story can be summed up by one word: Miraculous.
On this episode, Austin talks about:
Being the lone survivor of 2 plane crashes that took the lives of his family members.
His road to recovery both physically and mentally.
Journey to Michigan.
Coach John Beilein.
Overcoming adversity.
Public speaking career.
Legacy.
Eric Bond interviews former Michigan State basketball player, Anthony Ianni. Anthony is a 2-time Big Ten Champion and member of the 2010 Final Four team. Anthony is also the first major D1 player to play with autism
On this episode Anthony talks about:
What his parents did to encourage him growing up with autism.
Challenges overcoming bullying.
His anti-bullying campaign, the Relentless Tour.
Helpful words for parents with children diagnosed with autism.
Living out his dream to play basketball for Michigan State.
His relationship with Coach Tom Izzo and what it means to Anthony.
Eric Bond Interviews Thom Shea. Thom Served 23 years of distinguished service as a Navy SEAL. Thom is a best selling author by way of his book, "Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's way of life". Thom has a new book coming out called "Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos".
During the episode, Thom talks about:
Leading through chaos.
Leading during uncertain times.
Training-based vs attrition-based organizations.
A harrowing combat mission in the mountains of Afghanistan where Thom and his men were outnumbered 38-6.
The unwinnable aspect of SEAL school.
How he failed Hell Week 4x.
How the book "Unbreakable" started off as a collection of lessons for his kids in the event he didn't come home.
His new book "Three Simple Things".
Episode 0 of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast featuring founder, Eric Bond.
Eric talks about why he started TCM, his journey from 50/50 shot to survive as an infant to NCAA student-athlete to his current role with MassMutual.