Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer: Recent Episodes
Mike Van Hoozer
One of the most important elements of discovering you is to know yourself at a deep, soul level versus just having a surface awareness of yourself. We are in a series entitled “Discovering You.” In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 tips on how to discover the depth of your being which begins with connecting with God who created you.
Show Notes: Learn From the Past + Look for themes in your life. Moments where you excelled and truly enjoyed what your were doing. Times when people told you, “You know, you’re really good at that!” * Prepare for the Future + I have found that it is best to hold onto my plans loosely AND to seek God and His guidance and His plans fiercely. + In major transition moments in my life, I always want to hear His voice and bring those plans and my thoughts about the ideas I have to Him first. * Perform in the Moment* + Fully engage in the life we have been given. It’s about being present in the moment and bringing our full self to that moment. When we perform in the moment, we bring our best and encourage and inspire others to bring their best as well. And we don’t conceal or minimize who we are based on the situation, circumstance, or role that we are playing.
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We are more connected today than we ever have been. Digital Devices, the web, and social media keep us in constant contact with updates, breaking news, and everyone’s latest activities and accomplishments. We are able to witness both the best and sometimes the worst of people, many of which we don’t even know.
And wile there are many benefits to being able to connect through technology, there are also a few devastating drawbacks including the cost of comparison!
We are in a series entitled “Discovering You.” The point and purpose of this series is to help you discover you – the real authentic you and the one God created you to be. In the first podcast episode, I talked about the essence of your identity including who or what we mistakenly tie our identity to versus where we should actually anchor our identity.
In this episode, we are going to cover the cost of comparison, and yes…there is a significant cost to be paid when we spend our time, energy, and emotions comparing ourselves to others. The cost of comparison is the thief of joy!
Show Notes:* “The Truth,” song by Megan Woods + “The truth is I am my Father’s childI make Him proud and I make Him smileI was made in the image of a perfect KingHe looks at me and wouldn’t change a thingThe truth is I am truly lovedBy a God who’s good when I’m not good enoughI don’t belong to the lies, I belong to YouAnd that’s the truth” * 7 Costs of Comparison: 1. Time 2. Mental and Emotional Energy 3. Unnecessary Anxiety 4. Misaligned Purpose 5. The Wrong Goals 6. Distracted Focus 7. Lack of Impact * Instead of Comparing, Do These Things Instead: 1. Be grateful. Psalm 139:13-14 says that God created you, and you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” We have been created with great care and reverence by God, who designed us with unique qualities and a specific purpose. 2. We need to go to God first to gain clarity about ourselves. I love this quote from Louie Giglio in his great devotional book Grace and Glory:
“God made you with uniqueness and specificity. He knows your talents and gifting. He wove them into you. He knows your strengths and weaknesses. He wrote down all the days of your life in His book before you were born. He knows how you’re wired, what you enjoy, and what brings you to life because He made you in His image, and He invites you to be a daughter or son of His kingdom.
You don’t need affirmation or acceptance from others around you – you have everything you’ll ever need from your perfect and loving heavenly Father. You can willingly take up humility in every interaction around you.” – Louie Giglio, Grace and Glory
3. We need to trust God’s feedback and guidance.
4. We need to embrace His love for us.Psalm 139:16 says: “Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.” God is the Creator of us and the maker of moments
5. We need to know His purpose and follow His path for us. We can seek Him and get answers to the key questions in life: Why am I here? Where do you want me to go? And what do you want me to do
6. We need to stop comparing ourself or our journey to other people and their journeys. This includes appreciating our strengths and our quirks. Change the words and your mindset from “If Only” to “I’m grateful”…and from “I have to” to “I get to.”
7. We need be faithful with our calling, even if others don’t understand it.
8. We need to ask for, surrender, and submit to God’s leadership in our lives.
9. We need to stay focused on the mission He gave us, not the one He gave to someone else.
10. We need to trust that the same God who created and called us…will equip us. Comparison can cause you to feel inadequate, but God will provide everything you need…to do the things He has called you to do and truly become the person He created you to be.
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We are beginning a new podcast series entitled “Discovering You.” The intent of this series is to help you to discover you – the real and authentic version of yourself that God created you to be. We will break series up into 3 podcast episodes. In this episode, we will talk about the essence of your identity. In future episodes, I will talk about the cost of comparison and discovering the depth of your being. Over all of the episodes, we will consider 2 Key Questions:
- Who are You?
- Who are You Becoming?
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35,000! That’s how many decisions you will make today as cited in a recent study by Harvard Business Review. Decisions about what you will eat, what you will wear, and many other micro-decisions about your day. Many of these decisions are subconscious and become almost automatic for us. Other decisions are conscious and have greater importance like how you will show up to work or a game, what job or career to pursue, and how you will give your best and live life on purpose. We are in a series entitled “3 P’s to Peak Performance.” In the first episode, I shared the first P word and talked about the power of presence, or how you show up each day. In the second episode, I shared another P word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word was Process. In this episode, I am going to share the third word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word is Pre-Decide. We have conducted a lot of research on this word and have had a lot of experience in working with athletes as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs on the power of pre-deciding.
Show Notes:* 3 Ways you can react or respond to a challenging moment: + React emotionally to the moment + Choose to do nothing + Respond in the right way * A+B=C; A is the activating event, B is your beliefs, values, and principles, and C is the choice or better response. * Make a list of 2-3 moments that tend to take you down a downward spiral. * Write out what your typical reaction has been in these moments that has hindered your performance or prevented you from being present in future moments. * Choose your mental toughness response and write it down. * Key questions for you: + What scenarios and negative moments are affecting you right now? + How have you reacted to those moments? + What is a better response that you can choose that will help you perform and lead at your best?
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We are in a series entitled “3 P’s to Peak Performance.” In the first episode, I shared the first P word and talked about the power of presence, or how you show up each day. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I am going to share another P word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word is Process.
Process is how you show out as some of my athletes like to say, or how you bring your best to the moment. We all want the outcome or to realize the goal, but the only way the goal is reached is through focusing on the process to achieve it.
Show Notes:* Focus on what you can control. + What you choose to focus on magnifies in size + Every action begins with a thought * Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused + Instead of worrying about the circumstances or obsessing to try and control the outcome, focus on the process to achieve the outcome you want. * “let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1-2)
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What is the secret to peak performance in sports, business, and life? And is it really a secret, or are there some key success factors that you can apply in your life to be your best in any situation?
This is the first episode in a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled “3 P’s to Peak Performance.” In this series, I will share 3 essential principles that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. In this episode, I share about the power of your presence and why deciding how you will show up to practice, games, the office, and your home and community is so important.
Show Notes: Presence is about being authentic. * Your presence should be focused on making a positive impact and being fully engaged in the process. * Choosing the right presence helps nurture the right thoughts, set the right tone, and produce the right tempo* for your day and your life. * Worship is about breathing in God’s presence and breathing out His praise! When we breathe in God’s presence, it permeates our soul and begins to positively impact the people and the atmosphere around us.
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What is a promise? A promise is something that will happen as a result of something that is said. Our words should mean something to the person we are speaking to. And when we speak to ourselves through our self talk, we should believe what we are saying, not just quote shallow cliches that have no meaning or impact in our lives.
Words not only have purpose and power but they also have promise for others and for ourselves. As leaders and people of influence and in our own self talk, we need to speak with intention and commitment. This is the third episode in our series entitled “Words,” and in this episode, I share about the promise of words and offer three things that the promise of words should nurture and generate for us and for others.
Show Notes: The promise of words should encourage a response vs a reaction. * The promise of your words should nurture a transformation vs just deliver a transaction. * The promise of your words should build enduring trust built on a solid foundation of truth and integrity. * Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” * Psalm 12:6 declares: “And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.” (NIV) * In Isaiah 55:11, God says, “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (NIV) * “Brew coffee or tea, sit with a friend and ask them questions—questions just one step riskier than the last time you talked. As you listen, observe the flickers of sadness or hope that cross their face. Try to imagine what it must be like to live their story, suffer their losses, dream their dreams. Pray with them and dare to put into words their heart’s desires, and dare to ask God to grant them.” – Andy Crouch, Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing*
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What is the purpose of words? We are in a series simply entitled “Words,” and we are exploring the power, purpose, and promise of words. We use words every day both to talk to ourselves and to talk to others, but do we really understand why they exist and why it is important to use the right word in the right moment?
In the first episode, I talked about the power of words and how we need to think deeply about our words in order to have the best impact on the people you lead and influence. We also talked about how it is so important to choose the right words in your own self talk, because words have power to build up or tear down.
In this episode, I want to talk to you about the purpose of words.
Show Notes: While we could probably come up with many reasons for why we have words, I think this simple definition of the purpose of words is very practical:“The purpose of words is to help find courage, purpose, and meaning in any moment.”* * The thing about words is that they spring up from what’s going on in our heart. Proverbs 4:23 says: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”(Proverbs 4:23 NIV) * I love what Ephesians 4:29 says about our words, especially as it relates to feedback:“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”(Ephesians 4:29 NIV) * 4 Cs Concerning the Purpose of Words: + Communicate + Connect + Create + Commit * Key Questions to Consider When Connecting With Others: + Who are they? + What’s their story? + What’s most important to them? + What are their priorities? + What are their strengths? + What are they most passionate about or what energizes them? + What do they need from me? + How can I help them achieve their goals? + How can I help them become the person God created them to be?
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Words have power! Either to bless, encourage, and heal or to curse, hurt, and wound. We are beginning a new series appropriately entitled “Words.” In this series, we will explore the power of words, the purpose of words, and the promise of words. We will talk about the importance of choosing your words wisely both in leading yourself and your self talk as well as leading others. Whether you are a business leader, coach, athlete, student, parent, or spouse, you will gain insight into how to become more discerning and effective in how to use your words to encourage, inspire, and help others become their best!
In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share about the power of words and offer 3 tips on how to choose your words wisely.
Show Notes:
- I love what J. R. Miller says in the book “The Building of Character”:“There have been meetings of only a moment which have left impressions for life, for eternity. No one can understand that mysterious thing we call influence… yet everyone of us continually exerts influence, either to heal, to bless, to leave marks of beauty; or to wound, to hurt, to poison, to stain our lives.”
- 3 Tips for Choosing Your Words Wisely:
- Ponder Your Words
- Measure Your Words
- Pray About Your Words
- As Harriet Beecher Stowe:“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.”I don’t want to leave “words left unsaid and deeds left undone” that I know God wants me to say!
- I love the lyrics to this song by Hawk Nelson and MercyMe appropriately entitled “Words”:”You can heal the heartacheSpeak over the fearGod, your voice is the only thingWe need to hearWords can build us upWords can break us downStart a fire in our hearts orPut it outLet my words be lifeLet my words be truthI don’t wanna say a wordUnless it points the world back to You”
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Philippians 4:6-7 is a great verse and reminder that we should not be anxious about or fear anything or any situation but in everything and in every season and situation we should be bring our requests – our fear, anxiety, depression, and doubt to God – knowing that He will provide a peace that surpasses all of our human understanding in every moment.
This is another episode in our series entitled “The Path to Peace: 10 Bible Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear.” In this week’s Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about this verse and its relevance in our lives and our mental health.
Show Notes:
- Philippians 4:6-7 – “6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- This verse offers a command with instruction, and the promise is inherit in the verse. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul wrote this letter a group of people in a church who were facing and dealing with anxiety, fear, and even persecution. He was echoing the words of Jesus who spoke several times about not being anxious. In fact, Paul was probably the first mental health coach as he often spoke about how to deal with fear and how to renew our mind to positive and productive thoughts. I have used many Bible verses that He wrote as the foundation for the keys to a championship mindset that I coach and teach the athletes that I get to work with.
- Paul follows up this verse with instruction on what we should focus on and where we should direct our attention to in order to not be fearful. He says in Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”(NIV)
- This verse provides a checklist to discern if we should entertain a certain thought, which ultimately leads to an action:
- Is it true?
- Is it noble?
- It is right or true?
- Is it pure?
- Is it lovely?
- Is it admirable?
- Is it excellent or praiseworthy?
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Do you need courage? Are you going through a season of life where your strength has been drained? Or are you being called to a new position of leadership and you are wondering if you have what it takes to lead?
We are in our series called “The Path to Peace” based on an upcoming book project I am working on entitled The Path to Peace: 10 Bible Verse To Develop Faith Over Fear. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share Joshua 1:9, which is another verse in the Bible that is a command with a promise.
Show Notes:* “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
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You have an enemy, and it’s not who you think it is. Many times, we see other people as the enemy. We see them as the person who annoys us or the person who is stealing our joy. We see them as the cause of our conflict and struggle. And while it is true that other people may be annoying you and causing major league “trouble” for you, we have to understand that there is a another enemy who is working behind the scenes to come against you.
As a part of living in a broken and imperfect world, there is a an enemy who is waging a spiritual battle for your soul, your purpose, and your impact. This enemy wants to steal your joy, kill your purpose, and destroy your impact. Yet, we have a Savior and a Good Shepherd who came to protect us, provide for us, and position us to live out our purpose all for the glory of God.
This is another episode in our series entitled: “The Path To Peace.” In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share what Jesus said in John 10:10 about this enemy, what the enemy is trying to do, and how we can find peace in Jesus.
Show Notes:* John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (ESV) * Steal Your Joy
+ Use or create moments that discourage and defeat you and keep you from having joy in the moment.
+ Focus our attention on everything that is going wrong or could go wrong distracting us from the joy we can have in our lives.
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Kill Your Purpose
- Lie to you and tell you that you don’t have a purpose.
- Point to your mistakes and say that given your past, you could never have a purpose or platform to make a difference
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Destroy Your Impact
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Leverage regret and shame over past moments
- Create roadblocks and cause us to focus on the apparent lack of momentum in our lives toward a goal to try and keeping us from continuing to move forward through these moments.
- Work in and through other people to try and limit our effectiveness.Leverage regret and shame over past moments
- We have to realize that there is a spiritual warfare going on all around us. In fact, Paul tells us this in Ephesians 6:12, which says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (NIV)
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Have you ever experienced a challenge or difficulty in your life? A circumstance so bad you didn’t know how you were going to make it through? Fear, doubt, and deep anxiety can creep into our lives causing us to stop, stumble, and/or steer away from the path to peace.
This is another episode in our series entitled “The Path to Peace,” based on an upcoming book project I am working on entitled The Path to Peace: 10 Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a verse that gives us the proper perspective and the right response to have peace in any moment…including the valley moments in our life.
Show Notes:* In chapter 16 of the Gospel of John in the Bible, Jesus communicates a bunch of things to His disciples…mainly that He will be leaving them and why this is a good thing. They are confused about this and wonder how this could ever be a good thing. They also don’t understand how the “Helper” that Jesus promises could ever be better than having Jesus in the flesh with them. At the end of chapter 16, Jesus says these words:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) * Importance of a Proper Perspective and the Right Response * A proper perspective about a situation and the right response can help us move through challenging moments, discover the path to peace, and realize growth in the process and successful and impactful outcomes. The path to peace will be filled with trouble; yet, we can experience peace in the process because of what Jesus did on the cross and what He offers us in any moment. It’s helpful to know that there will be challenges so we are not caught off guard at any moment (Perspective). And it’s even better to know that we have someone who can help us conquer any fear along the way (The Powerful Response)!
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This is the second episode in our series entitled "The Path to Peace." In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my top 5 verses in the Bible! It's a command with a promise and a truth that has carried me through many moments in my life. I pray it encourages you today. Show Notes:Isaiah 41:10"fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."It's the voice of God speaking through the prophet Isaiah commanding us not to be afraid. I have always love the definitive declaration that this verse begins. God doesn't just say "Don't Worry." He exclaims "Fear Not!" and "Be Not Dismayed!" (Emphasis added). These are commands and they represent postures, not just occasional gestures.And then He gives us the reasons why we should not fear any circumstance in our life:- Because He is with us.- Because He will strengthen us.- Because He will uphold us with His righteous right hand.The power of this verse is found not in the words of the command but in the presence of the One who is with us in and through every moment. The path to peace is often filled with winding roads and challenging circumstances, but God is present helping us navigate this road to find true peace and purpose. Whatever He is calling you to do today, know that you don't have to fear...because He is with you in every step of your journey.And He can truly help you make the most of your moments! New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
This is the first podcast episode in our series "The Path to Peace" based on a book project I am working on called The Path to Peace: 10 Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear. Over the course of this series, I will share some key verses from the Bible that are foundational to the work I do with athletes and business leaders around sports performance/sports psychology and leadership coaching.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite verses about conquering our fears: 2 Timothy 1:7. Show Notes:2 Timothy 1:7"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (NKJV)Where does fear come from?Culture/The World - everything is Breaking News!CircumstancesThe Enemy - who wants to steal our joy, kill our purpose and destroy our impact.Fear causes us to:Be distractedBe disillusionedBe discouragedKnowing that God has not given us the spirit of fear can be a game changer in our life. It's the first step to naming and identifying our fears and redirecting our focus on Him and what His Spirit wants to give us. Instead of looking down, we look up and focus our mind on His power and strength knowing it can help us prevail in the midst of a challenging moment. We look around and feel His love and begin to share that with others setting the example for what a Spirit-filled life looks like. And, we begin to take steps forward in faith knowing we have been given a sound mind and the discipline and self control to make wise choices about what we think, say, and do based on His wisdom and the discerning Spirit Her has given us. We can conquer our anxiety if we apply this verse in our lives. It is the foundation of renewing our mind to truth and replacing our fear with faith. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Sometimes we can chase the wrong glory in life making our life and our moments about us instead of focusing on the eternal story that is going on around us and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. As Ritchie McKay, Head Men's Basketball Coach of Liberty University says, "When we chase the wrong glory, we can go to one of 2 extremes: Self Promotion or Self Protection."In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I offer some thoughts on pursuing the right "glory" and 2 ways we can do that in all areas of our lives. Show Notes:Glory, Fame, RenownIsaiah 26:8, Colossians 3:17, 1:27Make our lives about His Glory:Glorify Him in everything we say and do.Do things with excellence.Do things with integrity.Allow Jesus to live through us.Rely on His strength, peace, wisdom, and discernment.Be a light. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Knowing why you are here is key component of life. In today's podcast, we continue the series "It's Not About You" and talk about why discovering and living your purpose is key to living a transformational life that is meaningful and impactful! You will learn 3 reasons why discovering your purpose is essential to your everyday life. I also share 3 tips on how to find your purpose and calling in life. Show Notes:Jon Tyson: "You! Here! Now!"Purpose“Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to our purpose along the way.” - Scott KauffmannKey Questions:Am I becoming who He created and intended me to beAm I being faithful with the people and opportunities He has purposed in my path?Placed in my path in a purposeful and intentional way.Why is it important to know and align with our purpose:Gives meaning to everything we do.Keeps us focused on doing the right things and staying on course along the right path.Provides resilience in the midst of challenging circumstances3 Keys to discovering and living out your purpose:Reflect: Look for themes in past moments.Be present, grateful, and faithful with this current moment.Pray for future moments...For wisdom, discernment, direction, and expanded opportunities New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
In 2021, the Baylor Men's Basketball Team won a National Championship! In his book "The Road to JOY," Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew talks about how they built a culture of JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) in order to become champions on the court and in life.In this podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share why "playing with JOY" is so important on the court, field, office, home, and community and highlight 3 characteristics of people and teams that are joyful. Show Notes: The Road to Joy: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy Fear of death versus the joy of living Happiness is initiated and controlled by circumstances. Joy is sustained by a deep, inner contentment. Joy transcends circumstances. 3 Characteristics of a Culture of JOYLead with FaithBe grateful for the moments. Play with PurposeTeams that play with joy play for something bigger than themselves.Leave a LegacyKnowing your purpose and defining Your Why allows you to persevere when things get tough and challenging.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you can combat comparison in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Comparison can be defined as "the thief of joy."Ways we can compare:To othersTo our previous selfTo what others haveTo what we wished we hadWhen we fall into the trap of comparison, we forsake the opportunity to step into the current moment with joy, gratefulness, and faithfulness.6 Ways Comparison Leads Us Into A Downward Spiral:Comparison steals our joy.Comparison wastes our time.Comparison robs us of being fully present and giving our best.Comparison leads to complacency."At least I am doing better than them."Comparison leads to a scarcity mentality.Versus having an Abundance mentality.Idea that there is only so much glory to go around and that if someone else wins or succeeds that we begin a downward spiral of doubt towards ourselves versus knowing we can also have another opportunity to succeed in the next moment.Comparison undermines a growth mindset.Comparison nurtures a fixed mindset. Joy nurtures a growth mindset.Comparison discredits God who created us.He has uniquely created you with gifts and talents and given you moments to glorify Him in the process of using your gifts and talents in all areas of your life.He did not create us to compare ourselves to others. He wants us to be content with who we are and make the most of the moments we have been given.Ways to combat comparison:Be grateful for who you are and what you have.Be content in all circumstances. Paul in Philippians 4Become a "Rejoice Always" type of person“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
I believe every one of us has been created for a unique purpose and has been called to make a positive and meaningful impact with our lives. The key question is: Will you accept the invitation and answer the call?We are extending our podcast series entitled "It's Not About You." In this podcast episode, I share some thoughts about one of the greatest invitations you can choose to accept, answer, and embrace in order to make the most of your moments in life. Show Notes:What is Your Calling:Sweet spot of passion and purposePurpose: Your Why; Calling: How and WhatA role you play in the eternal story that is going on.An impact you were set apart for.An invitation to make a positive difference with your life.A mindset that transcends and permeates everything you do and every area of your life. A calling is not tied to or limited by your job title or current role you play in life.A moment you must embrace.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Every day, you have a choice to make life all about you or to connect your life to an eternal story and make a positive and transformational impact in the lives of other people. We are in the middle of a series entitled "It's Not About You." In this episode, I share a third "I" word of Impact and offer 3 principles you can use to make a positive impact in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:"Sociologists have found that even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime." John MaxwellWhile influence may be tied more to to character development and foundational beliefs and principles, impact has more to do with the choices and decisions that you make.Being a leader is where we make a positive impact within our sphere of influence and fulfill our calling.To make an impact, I must personally act.3 Principles for Making a Positive Impact:Be AwareLook for people who need what you have.“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” - Frederick BuechnerKey Insight: Being aware is where we begin to discover our calling.Be Present and Engaged“The legacy you live is the legacy you leave.” - Ken BlanchardBring yourself - the person God created you to be - to the story!Don't try to be someone else, and don't sit on the sidelines hoping someone else will step up.Be ActiveLeadership is ultimately about influence and using the platform and opportunities that you have for God’s glory!Know and play your role.Consider the following passage from my friend Louie Giglio’s book I Am Not But I Know I AM: “It’s a place that requires a constant choice. We can choose to cling to starring roles in the little-bitty stories of us, or we can exchange our fleeting moment in the spotlight for a supporting role in the eternally beautiful epic that is the Story of God. Think of it as trading up. Abandoning the former and embracing the latter will allow our little lives to be filled with the wonder of God as we live for His fame and the unending applause of His name. And joining our small stories to His will give us what we all want most in life anyway: the assurance that our brief moments on earth count for something in a story that never ends.”Isaiah 26:8 - "YES, LORD, WALKING IN THE WAY OF YOUR TRUTH, WE WAIT EAGERLY FOR YOU, FOR YOUR NAME AND YOUR RENOWN ARE THE DESIRE OF OUR SOULS." New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
This is the second podcast episode in our series entitled, "It's Not About You." Every one of us has the power to influence others either positively or negatively, and we can allow ourselves to be influenced in the same way.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the second "I" word of Influence and discuss 2 different ways to think about influence in terms of our Circle of Influence (the people who are influencing us) and our sphere of influence (the people who we are influencing). I also offer some key questions for you to ponder and proactively take action steps toward in order to leverage your influence in the best way and not make life just about you. Show Notes:Definition of Influence: "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something"3-12-120 (Andy Crouch)Circle of Influence: the people who influence youKey Questions:Who is in your circle of influence?Do you have the right people in that circle?How are they influencing you and are you leveraging their insight, wisdom, and guidance?Sphere of Influence: the people you influenceKey Questions:Who is in your sphere of influence?Are you focused on the right sphere and one that is within your control?How are you influencing them?New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
At the beginning of a new year, we can hear various types of promotions and messages like "New Year, New You!" and "It's All About You in the New Year!" These messages promote the false sense of purpose that life is all about us.As we begin this new year, we are beginning a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled: "It's Not About You." In this series, I will share 3 "I" words that can help us reframe what life is all about and help us focus on the most purposeful foundation in order to make our lives count for what matters most!In today's first episode, I share some thoughts on identity and ask the key question: Who or What is the foundation of your identity? New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
This is the final episode of our podcast series called AMPLIFY. In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 E's of how to use and amplify your authentic leadership voice to make a positive and productive impact in the lives of people you lead and influence in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Engage withEdifyEncourage New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
You have a voice and have influence, but you may find yourself in a season where you are not using your voice to make a positive and productive difference in the lives of other people. In this podcast episode in our series called AMPLIFY, I share one on my most embarrassing stories as a DJ and discuss 5 ways that you can find and amplify your unique voice to make a powerful and positive impact within your sphere of influence. Show Notes:Reject the notion that you have nothing to say and that you have no voice.Survey the landscape - What are the needs around you?Reflect on the gifts, strengths, talents you have been given.Pray that God will give you His words and amplify His voice in and through your life.Awaken to and embrace the opportunities right in front of you. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Sometimes we can amplify the wrong voice in our head which increases the sound and strength of fear, doubt, pressure, and anxiety in our lives and hinders our performance in sports, business, and life.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I begin a new series called Amplify and offer 3 questions to help you know if you are amplifying the wrong voice in your head. Let's turn down the sound of fear and doubt so that we can hear the sound of faith and belief. Show Notes:Amplify - to increase the strength of a sound; make louderHow to know if you are amplifying the wrong voice:Is it helping or hindering your performance?Is it leading to a downward spiral?Is it creating a limiting belief? New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Gratitude is so important to experiencing joy and contentment in our lives. And when we are grateful for the people and opportunities in our lives, we can be more faithful with them by giving our best. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
We often want to accomplish the goal or outcome in sports, business, and life but are unsure how to achieve it. Or we have encountered a setback that has discouraged us, and we don't know if we will ever get back to where we were. And sometimes we want to just stay where we are, because we are enjoying success and crushing our goals, but God has bigger and better plans for us just around the corner.Wherever you are, it is so important to learn how to get from here to there, wherever "there" is for you. In today's Monday Morning Moment podcast, I share some thoughts on how to get from here to there to help you maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and pursue your purpose. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
How you view challenges will determine your success and impact in sports, business, and life! In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share why we need to view challenges as opportunities and what happens when we do this. I also offer 3 things that happen when we see challenges as opportunities and how they can help us perform at our best! Show Notes:Seeing Challenges as Opportunities allows us to receive:Perspective: Conquering Truths about ourselves vs. Limiting Beliefs.Purpose: Ability to play from a "Because of" Mindset because of the belief and trust from others and ourselves and also see a higher purpose from this opportunity.Passion: Awareness and motivation to play loose, fierce, and freeBe grateful for the moments and opportunities you are in and and be faithful with them giving your best. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
As a sports performance coach who works with high school, college, and pro athletes and teams on sports psychology and mental game principles in sports and in life, there are some great moments that we experience together and some challenging moments. We have found that you can grow from every moment in your life.In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share a process that we use and 4 questions that can help you grow and develop resiliency in any area of your life! Show Notes:The Debrief Process:ReflectLearnGrowFlushMove On to the Next MomentDebrief Questions:What did you do well?What did you learn?What is my focus for this week in practice?What will I do in the next game or tournament to demonstrate that I learned and grew from last week? New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Moments matter! Moments involve our thoughts, choices, decisions, actions, and experiences. And when we make the most of these moments, we experience joy and a sense of purpose in our lives.In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share some thoughts and tips on how to make the most of your moments based on my experiences in working with several volleyball teams including the UT Tyler and Fulshear volleyball programs! Show Notes:Moments Matter!Start Strong, build momentum in the middle, respond to the moments that demand a response, and FINISH Strong.Play with Joy and focus.Enjoy the momentsSmileFocus on what matters, what you can control.Act like whatever happens is exactly what was supposed to happen and move on to the present moment.Whatever you are thinking about regarding your moment, know that this day, this week, the rest of this year, and the rest of your life matters. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
The best leaders and coaches know that encouragement is a key success factor to help others perform at their best, achieve their goals, and become who they were created to be. In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I offer 4 tips on how to encourage others and present a challenge to you.
Take our Encouragement Challenge. Who will you encourage this week? Message me about who you encouraged, what their response was, and the impact it had on them. My email is: mike@mikevanhoozer.com.
Show Notes:1. Notice – obvious moments and opportunity moments 2. Recognize – contribution and achievement 3. Be Authentic – specific, timely, applicable, and applicable 4. Breathe Life – into their hopes and dreams and their “Potential to be;” what you see in them and who they are becoming
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This is the last episode in our series about the habits of great leaders. In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share about the foundational role of leadership: Servant Leadership. Great leaders are servant leaders, and they know that their position and platform exist to help others grow, succeed, and become who they were meant to be. Check out today’s episode to learn about 4 questions that you can ask to help serve the needs of the people you lead and influence:
Show Notes:* How’s it going? * What excites you most about your future? * What challenges are you facing? * How can I help?
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What kind of feedback are you giving to the people you lead and influence? Is it helping them to grow and get better? In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we are continuing our series about the habits of great leaders. Today’s podcast focuses on how great leaders give great feedback.
In this episode, I share 5 ways that you can give great feedback to the people that you lead and influence. These are great principles whether you are a coach focusing on getting the best out of your players, a business leader helping others to maximize their potential, or a leader at home serving and investing in the needs of your family.
Show Notes:* Great leaders give great feedback. * What is great feedback?
+ Feedback that helps someone else become who they were created to be and deliver their best confidently and consistently.
- Great feedback is specific, timely, and relevant
- Great feedback must always be aligned with the other person’s potential to be (Warren Bennis).
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Great feedback balances positive and constructive feedback, not criticism which literally means to tear down and not build up.
- As Chris Miller, a program director at UNC Executive Development, writes in his white paper, “Expectations Create Outcomes: Growth Mindsets in Organizations”: “managers with fixed mindsets often fail to recognize positive changes in employee performance. They are also less likely to coach employees about how to improve performance or to offer constructive feedback…This leads to a loss of talent in organizations.”
- Focus on at least a 3-1 ratio and work to get to a 5-1 ratio.
- Great feedback recognizes contribution and achievement. Process and outcomes. Growth and achievements.
- Great feedback should help your team play with belief, trust, and confidence on “game day.” That’s the art of leadership.
- Key Questions:- What kind of feedback are you giving, and is it helping your team develop and become their best?
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The goal is to be transformational, not just transactional. Great leaders are transformational in their approach. They don’t just manage the tasks of other people; they help them become leaders along the way.
In this episode in our series about the habits of great leaders, I share about how great leaders grow leaders and offer you 3 ways that the best leaders accomplish that mission.
Show Notes:Great leaders Grow Leaders. They:
- Invest
- Teach
- Trust
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John Maxwell said “Even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not if we will impact and influence others; the key question is how will we impact them?”
This is the second episode of our Great Leaders series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast. Great Leaders make a positive impact with their life. In this episode, I share 4 ways you can make a positive impact as a leader.
Show Notes:
- They personally act to make a positive impact in the lives of other people through their words, actions, and enthusiasm.
- You don’t have to be charismatic to be enthusiastic.
- They see needs and become a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
- They use their strengths to serve others, not just to serve themselves.
- They are present and active versus absent and disengaged.
- They step up and step in when needed and necessary.
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Leadership is about influence, and every one of us has the capacity to lead because we have the characteristic of influence. The key is to develop the best leadership habits in order to make a positive impact in the lives of the people we lead and influence.
Today, we begin a new series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about leadership and what great leaders do. In this episode, I talk about how great leaders are aware and offer you 7 things that the best leaders are aware of.
Show Notes:Great Leaders are…
- Aware of who they are and how they have been created.
- Aware of their gifts, talents, and strengths.
- Aware of their passions and what energizes them.
- Aware of their opportunities.
- Aware of their purpose and calling.
- Aware of the people they lead including their gifts, talents, strengths, and opportunities.
- Aware of the importance of giving both positive and constructive feedback.
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We all want to pursue excellence in our lives, give our best, and make the most of our moments! In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series about pursuing greatness in sports, business, and life with some insight about 4 habits that the greatest players, performers, and leaders do to create moments that matter and make a positive impact with their lives.
Show Notes:* Clear about their Purpose * Play to their Strengths * Focused on Impact * Always Give Their Best
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The pursuit of excellence, greatness, and our goals is an incredible opportunity, especially when it is driven by our purpose, fueled by our passion, and guided by a purpose that is higher than ourselves. In the journey of this pursuit, problems, detours, and interference can distract us and cause us to get off track. I sometimes see this with the athletes that I coach where they become shocked when things don’t go “perfectly” which leads to becoming stressed on how to proceed. Maybe, you can relate to this type of situation and these emotions.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite Bible verses that can provide a foundation when trouble, trials, and challenging circumstances occur, and I offer some guidance on what to do in these moments.
There is a way to have peace in the process!
Show Notes:* John 16:33 * Remember your presence and lean into your process. * I perform at my best when I do these things…
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In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I interview Aidan Morrison, captain of the Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Team who won their second straight Texas 6A State Championship. This was the first time that a 6A school won back-to-back state championships, and Aidan was a big part of this. He is a 4 year Varsity starter, 2-time District MVP, and MVP of the 2024 State Championship. Throughout his playing career, he has demonstrated greatness and created moments that matter in clutch situations. Aidan is a leader on and off the field and will be continuing his soccer career at Liberty University.
Whether you are an athlete, a parent of athletes, or someone who wants to understand what goes on in the mind of an athlete who is pursuing greatness and making the most of their moments, you will find value in this podcast. In this episode, Aidan shares some incredible insight and wisdom about pursuing greatness, performing in pressure situations, and how faith can help you conquer your fears.
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This is the first podcast episode in a new series on the topic of pursuing greatness. I love how my mentor and close friend Dr. David Cook defines greatness (with a little “g”):
“Selfless Exceptionalism: being your best with the intention of inspiring others to be their best.”In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys about our pursuit of greatness in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:* Greatness begins in your preparation. + Specific goal + Purposeful process and action plan * Greatness is built in the journey. + Greatness doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of many moments of growth and hard work. * Greatness is refined in the fire…of competition and challenges. + Greatness is not achieved without a refining process. Through competition and challenges, the greatest athletes are refined and become better and more mentally tough.
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“Focus on the process.”“Trust the Process.”You may often hear these phrases but wonder if they really mean something and if they can help you achieve your goals and perform in the moment in sports, business, and life. In my research and experience in working with high performing athletes and business leaders, I have found that being process-focused in the moment can lead to the outcomes you want to achieve. In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 4 keys to developing the right process.
Show Notes:4 Keys to Developing the Right Process:
- Outcome-Driven
- Consistent
- Positive and Productive
- Reliable
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There is power in your presence! That’s why it is so important to think about and prepare for how you show up to practice, to games, to client meetings and work, and in life. You should not wait until the moment arrives to decide how you want to show up. Decide in advance of the moment and the circumstances of the day how you want to make a positive impact on this day and on the people you encounter, work with, and do life with. Check out today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast to learn about 4 ways to prepare for the right presence.
And remember there is power in your presence!Show Notes:1. Think about how you want to show up.- in advance of the moment…Don’t wait until the moment arrives to decide. 2. Identify your theme. 3. Define what your theme looks like in action.- Same theme can look different for different people. 4. Be present in your presence.- Say it.- Trust it.- Do it.
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I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes: Presence: How you show up to the moment. * Process: How you show out or give your best to the moment * Key Question:* Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?
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This is the third episode in our series on JOY. In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:1. Know Your Purpose * We cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it. * Find and Know Your Why. * “Sports should be a place where we find anxiety and angst. It should be a place where we discover grit, growth, and greatness.” * Have a purpose beyond your performance. 2. Love the Process * Love the process of getting better. 3. Nurture the Right Perspective * Have the right perspective. * Don’t tie your identity to your performance, or your sport, or your career. * Know that you are more than just your job or sport.
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In the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:* Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstance * How to Enjoy the Moment: + Love who you are + Love what you get to do * Gratitude changes the trajectory of your perspective and impacts your heart, mind, and soul in a positive and powerful way! * Enjoying the moment and “playing with joy” also positively and powerfully impacts the people you lead and influence, the team you are building, and the culture you are nurturing.
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We are starting a new series on JOY. Over the years, I have spoken to many groups, teams, and businesses about the power of “playing with joy.” Also, in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Enjoy the Moment is one of the key principles for making the most of your moments and being fully engaged and present in life.
As we kick off this series, I think it is very important to know your enemy, or the thing or person that is trying to steal your joy. It is also important to know how we contribute to outside forces that try to steal our joy by choosing to focus on the wrong things. Specifically, I think there are at least 2 major things that try to steal your joy. The hope for today is that these 2 things are within our control, and we have a choice whether we will be controlled by these forces or conquer them to unleash our best performance in sports, business, and life!
Show Notes:* “Yesterday Ended Last Night” – John Maxwell + My Blog Article about this * 2 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy: 1. Regret About The Past 2. Fear of the Future * Be Present in the Moment
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As you enter into the final days of December, there is power in reflecting on the past year. It helps you to be grateful for all that you have accomplished, the ways you have grown, and the things you have learned in the process. It also is the first step in think about your goals for the new year.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share at least 3 “Rs” that will help you perform an annual debrief of the last year – a process and rhythm I do myself and highly recommend – in order to reflect and gain valuable insight about this past year.
Show Notes:* Reflect * Renew * Recharge * Refocus, where necessary and needed
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greatness
It is something we all want and desire! But what does it really mean to be great? I love the way my mentor, friend, and renowned sports psychologist Dr. David Cook defines greatness…
greatness: selfless exceptionalism
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore this definition of greatness and dive into what it means to pursue your best with the passionate purpose of inspiring others to do the same.
Show Notes:* greatness: selfless exceptionalism + selfless: to put others before yourself + exceptionalism: to be your best in whatever you do + selfless exceptionalism: be your best with the passionate pursuit of inspiring others to do the same * greatness Book
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I recently had the opportunity to interview Gabe Baker, a multi-talented person who I have known since his Freshman year at Rice University where he participated in a leadership development program that I led for student athletes. While Gabe has many talents and pursuits, he currently is a musician in Nashville and a multi-instrumental part of the band that travels with the musical duo For King and Country. This interview is a part of our series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about "living life on purpose for a purpose."While it is a longer form episode than we typically do on the the podcast, there is so much perspective and insight in this conversation that I pray blesses and inspires you to keep pursuing your purpose and making your life count for what matters most! And I love Gabe's quote about what his purpose is:"an honest expression of stepping into the fullness of who God has created me to be"Ways to Connect with Gabe Baker: Web Site Instagram Facebook SpotifyNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
We have been talking about living on purpose for a purpose during this series on the importance of purpose. On today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about what can happen if we don't define and connect to our purpose in life.Show Notes:3 Consequences of Not Connecting To Your Purpose: We miss the moments in our lives. We don't engage in and bring our best to the moment. We make our lives about ourselves and chase the wrong "glories" in life.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
This is the 3rd episode in the series we are doing about purpose. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about the importance of living your life "On Purpose for a Purpose." I share 5 reasons for why developing a purpose statement is important as well as 3 ways to develop your purpose statement.Show Notes:We need to live on purpose for a purposeWhy is purpose important: Aligns our activities Provides incentive when things get challenging and tough Provides direction for the future Provides clarity about your past Helps us live a more meaningful lifeWhat does a good purpose statement look like: Vision oriented: "To accomplish X by doing Y" Cause focused: "We create meaningful experiences" Reason motivated: "I’m doing this because of"New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Where does our purpose come from? And how do we fulfill our purpose? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series on Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose and answer both of those questions. I also share 2 keys that you can focus on to fulfill your purpose and make your life count for what matters most.Show Notes: Where do purpose and calling come from? They come from God who created you for relationship and a unique purpose. He gave you your talents, time, and opportunities and wants to do amazing things through you for His glory! Arete: fulfilling the purpose for which you were created and called to Faithful and Available Available: being available to direct our time and our attention to our purpose and the things that matter most; not being distracted by time wasters, fear, doubt, and things that don’t matter and don’t have an eternal focus; being present in our relationships and the opportunities that we get to embrace every day Faithful: bring our full self to the moment and and giving our best to the people we lead and influence; doing things with excellence to truly fulfill the purpose for which we were created; following through on tasks and not just being a good starter but also being a strong finisher; being responsible for what we have been given even if it is not as big an opportunity as we would like knowing being faithful in the smaller things leads to being given opportunities on a larger scaleNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Purpose.Calling.These are words that often seem lofty, out of reach, and hard to define, but they are so vital to living a life of meaning and making a true impact with our lives. This podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments is the first in a series on discovering and living out your purpose.In today's episode, I define the words purpose and calling and share some tips on how to discover your purpose.Show Notes: Purpose: Your Why Calling: Your What "Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to your calling along the way." - Scott Kauffmann Stephen Covey talks about the importance of developing a Personal Mission Statement in his book The 7 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. My Personal Mission Statement: "Lead a life of significance by making a positive impact in the lives of other people." Look for Themes in your life and and your past experiences "What has become clear since we last met?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Data Points/Moments Clarity and Insight ActionNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Today is the final podcast episode in our series: "5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset." Renewing our mind to truth is so important, and we cannot let distractions and negative thoughts and circumstances drag us down and keep us from performing at our best and making a positive impact with our lives.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the 5th key to building a championship mindset: "Improve Your Recovery Time." We define recovery time as the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment. Improving your recovery time is a huge factor in helping you to be present and bring your best in the current moment and not get caught into a negative downward spiral.Show Notes: "Recovery Time: the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment." "The Five Forces": Fear Doubt Pressure Negative Thoughts Lack of Confidence 2 Ways to Improve Your Recovery Time: Respond, not React Replace, not RepressNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Developing an I Will Mindset is more than just saying a mantra; it’s a full commitment to a mission to give your best in all things! In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the 4th key to developing a Championship Mindset, the importance of developing this mindset, and give you 5 tips for developing an I Will mindset in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:5 Ways to Develop an I will Will Mindset:
- Nurture Perspective
- Be Present in the Moment
- Be Willing to Live With the Results
- Be Fully Engaged in the Process
- Choose Positive and Productive Thoughts
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Today is the 3rd segment in our series focusing on 5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset. In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite principles: Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused. This principle is a practical application of the other keys that we have discussed so far and is very important if you want to achieve your best performance in sports, business, and life.
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This is the second episode of the series "5 Keys to a Championship Mindset." Today's episode of Monday Morning Moments concentrates on the second step: Focus on What You Can Control. So many times, distractions and challenging circumstances can get in the way of your best performance, because you choose to focus on things outside of your control.
In this podcast, I share 2 axioms that will help you focus on what you can control in order to put yourself in the best position to maximize your potential and achieve your goals in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:
Focus on what you can control. What you choose to focus on magnifies in size. Every action begins with a thought.
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I often see athletes as well as other leaders in business and life tie their identity to their performance. They falsely believe that who they are is what they do, which results in often playing for acceptance and validation. It can also lead them to striving to derive confidence from external things that they may not have control over. Their self talk is based on "If-Then" scenarios and looks like this:
"If I make this shot Then I will feel good about myself." "If we win this game, Then I will feel good about myself."
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a better mindset to help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. It's the first of 5 foundational principles that we use when we coach our athletes and teams, and from my experience, it is the most important one...way beyond any mental game skill or technique!
Show Notes:
Play from a place of acceptance, not for acceptance. Play from a mindset of "Because-Of," not "If-Then." Play from a posture of belief and trust based on your gifts and talents, the work you have put in, your preparation, the trust that your family, teammates, and coaches have in you, and most of all, who you are in the eyes of God who created you. Who you are is not what you do. Don't tie your identity to your performance.
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I speak to a lot of people including business leaders and athletes about leadership and performance in sports, business, and life. I also coach executives and elite athletes at the high school, college, and professional level. Based on these experiences and our own research, we have found that there are 2 essential components that allow peak performers to lead and perform at their best. While these are not necessarily the only components, we do know from experience that these are essential and foundational if you want to maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and lead and play with purpose and passion.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what these 2 characteristics are and encourage you to make these a priority in your life.
Show Notes: Joy and Focus...
Sometimes, people and athletes can lose both of these.
Regarding Joy, their profession becomes just a job or they try to hold on tightly to it and forget the joy they first had when they began doing what they love.
Regarding Focus, they lose focus of what’s most important or they focus on the wrong things allowing distractions to get in the way of the things and thoughts that allow them to do and play their best!
✅ Remember this week to lead and play from a heart of joy and gratitude which will fuel your passion, attitude, energy, and effort both on the field and off. ✅ Focus on the things and thoughts that are positive, productive, and position you to play your best…rep by rep, possession by possession, and moment by moment. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!
Are you running on empty? Does your life feel busy and hurried? Are you filling up every second of the day with tasks and things leaving no room to rest, reflect, and recharge?
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some thoughts on why creating capacity is so important and some tips on how to do it.
Show Notes: Some Reasons for Creating Capacity:
To Rest To Reflect To Recharge To Refocus
Key Areas to Create Capacity:
In your daily and weekly schedule In your life and the roles you take on In your morning and daily routine In your year
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Many men struggle with how to become a great father. My story and journey involved the absence of a father in my life but the presence of God, my mom, my grandfather, and many other men and coaches who stepped in to help me grow and develop into the man I am today.
As I think about Father's Day and the 5 boys I am raising and leading with my wife, I wanted to share 4 tips for becoming the best father you can be on today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. It's a journey I am still on, and it's a path worth pursuing!
Show Notes: 4 Tips for Becoming a Great Father:
Be Present
Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
Be Engaged
Involved in their life, interests, and activities
Be an Effective Listener
Ask vs Tell Listen vs Speak Observe vs Opine Seek to understand, then be understood
Be a Leader
Show Teach Build Launch
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Many people know what they are trying to accomplish and maybe even when and where they are going to do it. What they often miss and fail to discover is WHY they are pursuing the goal. The question of WHY you are pursuing your goals is the most important question you must answer!
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share why this question needs to be answered and 3 benefits of answering this question as you focus on your goals.
Show Notes:Knowing your Why:
- Gives you endurance for the journey
- Gives you strength when things get tough or hard
- Sustains you during a setback
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We have an axiom that we use to coach our athletes as well as our business leaders and entrepreneurs: Performance = Potential-Distractions. In others words, to perform at your best, you can simplify the process down to maximizing your potential or talent (playing to your strengths) and minimizing the distractions. Often, I see some of the best competitors and leaders get caught up in a web of distractions that can destroy the opportunity to give their best.
In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a 3-step process to help you deal with the distractions in your life and choose a better response.
Show Notes:1. Identify the Distraction 2. Document your Reaction 3. Choose a Better Response
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Steph Curry was incredible in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings scoring 50 points and leading and willing his team to a series victory! It was the most points ever scored in a Game 7 playoff game and another display of his greatness.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I highlight several things that we can learn from him and this performance that we can apply in any aspect of life.
Show Notes:* Lead Through Your Words and Your Actions * Trust Your Training and Preparation * Be Process-Focused * Breathe
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The great leadership expert and author Warren Bennis often explained how great leaders communicate with the people they lead and influence in terms of their “potential to be.” In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 ways that you can do this and help the people you lead and influence become who they were created to be and maximize their potential.
Show Notes:* Communicate positive and constructive feedback in terms of their “potential to be.” * Leverage your platform to position the people you lead and influence into leadership opportunities.
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Congratulations to the Seven Lakes High School Boy’s Soccer Team who won the 2023 Texas 6A State Soccer Championship! In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I use this team as an example of 3 keys to being outcome-driven and process-focused in order to accomplish your goals and grow in the journey! You can apply these keys in all aspects of your life.
Show Notes:1. Press forward in the direction of your goal. 2. Consistently focus on the process. 3. Stay calm in the storm (Don’t panic under pressure).
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It’s important to stay focused on your mission, your Why, and your purpose. But sometimes, you can get off track and away from what you have been called to do.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some encouragement about staying focused on your mission and 2 things that can get in the way of staying focused on your purpose in life.
Show Notes:“Direction, not intention, determines your destination.” – Andy Stanley, The Principle of the Path
2 Things That Get in the Way of Focusing on Your Mission:
- Intentions (vs action)
- Distractions
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What are you holding on to today? Sometimes, we hold on to things too tightly which prevents us from embracing the possibilities of today.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about this and encourage you to hold on to things loosely so that you can engage in even bigger and more purposeful plans that God has in store for you.
Show Notes:* “When we hold on to things too tightly, we are not free to embrace the possibilities of today.”
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The seeds you plant determine the fruit you grow! This axiom involves 2 choices that will determine your path and your progress. One choice will lead you to being frustrated or surprised at the end of this year when the results you want don’t happen because of a lack of effort and work on your part. The better choice will guide you down a path of excitement and gratefulness when your potential is realized and the goals you have worked purposefully and passionately to achieve happen.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 things you can do to plant the right seeds to determine and realize the fruit you want to grow in your life.
Show Notes:“The seeds you plant determine the fruit you grow!”
3 Ways to Plant the Right Seeds:
- Connect the Dots
- Focus on What You Can Control
- Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused
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Great leaders encourage others! As a leader, one of the ways that you can encourage other people is through your words including the written word, which often takes more time and effort.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer a challenge about how to leverage the power of a handwritten note to make a positive and lasting difference in someone’s life.
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Lifelong Learning is important! Based on our research and experience in working with the best leaders and cultures in sports, business, and life, we have found that the best leaders are committed to personal growth and learning and set the example and tone for the rest of the teams that they lead.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 characteristics of lifelong learners and how you can apply these in your own life.
Show Notes:3 Characteristics of Lifelong Learners:
- Vulnerable: They are willing to say I don’t know and ask “What do you think about that?”; They gather information from other sources to get to the best answer versus just relying on themselves for the answer.
- Curious: Ask the right questions, and have a sense of wonder about how things work.
- Committed: They are committed to the process of learning and seek a depth of knowledge in the things they are interested in even when they have a mastery of the material.
Key Questions:
- Are you open to learning and growth?
- Are you seeking the right sources of knowledge and truth?
- Are you willing to go further even when you think you have arrived?
The best leaders set the tone about how important learning and growth are, and they don’t just say it…they show it by learning for a lifetime themselves.
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You have set big goals for yourself, and you want to achieve the outcome and maximize your potential! But, how do you do that? Through our research and experience in working with high performing and high potential people in sports, business, and life, we have learned many insights and key factors that lead to your best performance. In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss one of the most essential elements that can lead to your success and help you become your best!
Show Notes:* Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused * Worrying about circumstances often leads to fear and doubt, and obsessing about outcomes can lead to a state of desperation. * Focusing on the process to achieve the outcomes you want is the key element to your success.
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How are you realizing the possibilities of the people you lead and influence and maximizing their potential? It is a great question to ask whether you lead a team at work, at home, or in your community. All of us have influence and are involved in relationships and connecting with others, so we must focus on possibilities in order to build productive connections with people.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite quotes on leadership by Benjamin Zander, former Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. I also talk about 3 A’s to help you focus on becoming a relentless architect of the possibilities of the people you lead and influence.
Show Notes:* “I set as the goal the maximum capacity that people have – I settle for no less. I make myself a relentless architect of the possibilities of human beings.” – Benjamin Zander * 3 A’s: + Acknowledge the possibilities and potential of others. + Architect their environment to help them thrive. + Activate their performance.
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On February 12, 2023, Patrick Mahomes became one of only 3 athletes in any sport to win 2 league Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards and 2 Championship MVP awards in his first 6 years. He and his teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in a great battle! During the playoffs, Mahomes dealt with a high ankle sprain injury that threatened to defeat him and prevent him from this great accomplishment. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about 3 P's that helped Patrick Mahomes persevere and achieve this dream and how you can apply this in your own life.Show Notes:"I know that I am blessed to be in this position, and I know that I am here for a reason...to glorify God." Patrick Mahomes3 P's We Can Learn From Patrick Mahomes: Purpose Passion PerseveranceNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
There are many "voices" clamoring for your attention. Sometimes, we choose to listen to the wrong voice, and we allow the enemy to steal our joy, kill our purpose, and destroy our impact. I have seen this personally in my own life as well as in my experience in working with athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.In today's podcast, I share some thoughts on why your self talk is so important and offer an axiom that is important to remember as you CHOOSE to focus on the right voice and the right truths about yourself and your opportunities to lead, make a positive impact, and pursue your best!Show Notes: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 "The enemy wants to steal your joy, kill your purpose, and destroy your impact." "What you choose to focus on magnifies in size!"New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!
Plans are important. In fact, planning and preparation are keys to performing at your best in sports, business, and life. The most important part of this is identifying and discovering the right plans.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys to finding the right plans for your day, week, month, year, and life.
Show Notes:“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”Proverbs 16:9 ESV
- Pray about His plans
- Be Open to His Plans
- Be Active and Engaged in the Planning Process
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
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Just one word can make a significant impact in your life! As you think about this year and beyond, I encourage you to consider a word that will inspire you to make a positive difference with your life, help you to grow and get better, and help you achieve the goals you have set out to accomplish.
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share my one word for this year which is FINISH. This is a great process to go through, and I am so thankful for Jon Gordon’s One Word book that teaches how to discover your one word! I also share 3 ways that this word can be applied on a daily and weekly basis. Finally, I offer one question that will help you discover clarity in your role as a leader in sports, business, and/or life.
Show Notes:* How are you using your platform as a leader to build character and confidence in the people you lead and influence? * Finish What You Start * Finish Well * Finish Strong
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When was the last time you stopped and took time to think? We often get caught up in the busyness of life that we miss opportunities to be present with our thoughts and with other people. When we slow down and take time to think and reflect, we see things more clearly!
In today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some thoughts on taking time to slow down and think and 3 practical things to think about as you reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year.
Show Notes:1. Be grateful about who you are. 2. Be present when you are with others. 3. Be focused on what you are called to do.
Seven Days in Utopia“He asked if I ever slowed down to think.”
Seven Days in Utopia, David Cook
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Ever since my dad chose to exit my life at the age of 3, God has brought so many roles models into my life who have entered in to that space to fill the void and make a positive impact and imprint in my life. One of the most influential men in my life passed away this weekend.
In today’s podcast, I share 3 life lessons that I learned (and that we can all learn) from the life of Barry Landrum, my father-in-law and Pastor! A life well-lived!
Show Notes:“You keep him in perfect peacewhose mind is stayed on you,because he trusts in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
- Live with Joy
- Live with Passion
- Live with Purpose
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Be strong and courageous! We hear that so often from coaches, leaders, our parents, teammates, and friends. It is communicated in different ways, but the central message is the same: Do not fear, and be courageous!
The Bible has a lot to say about dealing with fear, doubt, and anxiety, and God communicates the very same message to leaders throughout the Bible not only as encouragement but as a command. See also the conversations He had with Moses and Joshua in Exodus 3 and Joshua 1:9. I think we can often misconstrue His command as something we have to do on our own. It’s almost as if we miss the last half of the sentence where God gives us the key to being strong and courageous, which is in and through Him. The truth that He is with us preparing the way and being present every step of the way should give us hope and trust that we can be strong and courageous in every moment.
I pray today’s podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments encourages you to be strong and courageous in whatever you are doing and pursuing and reminds you of the key to this mindset.
Show Notes:* Be Strong and Courageous * Exodus 3 * Deuteronomy 31:6 * Joshua 1:9
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We sometimes get defeated by probability thinking, worrying about the odds of winning or achieving an outcome based on factors we cannot control and the likelihood of it not happening. "This team is better and faster than we are." "I can't achieve this dream or goal, because it's too hard." "I have never done this before; therefore, I cannot do it now."
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a better way to approach our goals, hopes, and dreams. Possibility thinking allows us to focus on what is possible (versus what is probable) allowing us to concentrate on what we can control like competing and advancing the ball toward our goal.
Show Notes:
Matthew 19:26 - "But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
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When you think about your leadership influence, do you think only about the people who are right in front of you? As Robert Browning talked about, our "reach should exceed our grasp." In other words, your influence should go beyond the people you can see and impact.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about how to use your platform of leadership to extend beyond your immediate sphere of influence and challenge you to think about the concept of generational leadership and how to build future generations of leaders at home, at work, and in your community...many of which you will never see or meet.
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Do you ever wonder what is holding you back or what is keeping you from accomplishing your goals and becoming the person you were created to be? Sometimes, we let forces get in the way of our best performance and freeze us from taking the next step. We call these forces "thieves," because they rob us of our best and prevent us from giving our best to others.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 thieves that can get in the way of your best performances. I also share 2 things that can help you combat these forces and facilitate momentum in your life.
Show Notes: 3 Thieves:
Worry - expecting the worst in your mind Fear - living in a paralyzed state afraid that something bad is going to happen based on a real or perceived threat Doubt - not believing and trusting you can do something
2 Powerful Forces:
Focus - that the best will happen and using positive and productive thoughts to focus on the process to become your best and achieve your goals or the outcome Faith - Active Trust…living in a productive state of mind and stepping out day by day and moment by moment believing and trusting that God is working on your behalf for your good and His glory.
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Life was meant to be transformational! You were created to lead a life that is purposeful and meaningful and to grow from the experiences in your life. Yet, it is easy to just go through the motions wasting the moments in our lives.
In today's podcast, I share one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite poets - Ralph Waldo Emerson. I love this quote so much that I have done multiple podcasts about it and its relevance and power in our lives.
Show Notes: Key Question: "What has become clear since we last met?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
3 Key Points:
What - Look back, review, and become aware of the data points and experiences in your lives over the last week, month, quarter, year, etc. Why - Draw clarity and learning from those moments, why you have gone through them, and what key insights you have gained about yourself. What's Next - "Careful observation leads to discernment and learning, which should result in purposeful action both now and in the future." Mike Van Hoozer
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Friday Focus: What has become clear to you since we last met?” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Clarity of calling, purpose, and direction is what we all want, but sometimes that clarity doesn’t happen in an instant but is revealed over time. It is through moments in our lives that we can draw clarity about who we are, where we have been, and where we are going. This question by Ralph Waldo Emerson provides a great opportunity for self reflection as well as a question to ask your closest friends and family.
Praying you live in your purpose and calling today and every day!
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Every day represents an opportunity to leverage your God-given gifts, talents, and strengths to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. Unfortunately, we do not always realize the opportunity and make the most of these moments.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the importance of knowing your strengths and the people in your story in order to live a life of purpose, passion, and influence. You were created for a purpose, and people are counting on you to play to your strengths in order to make the most of your life and to help them grow in the process.
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Every day, you have an opportunity to be a leader, because you have influence. Your leadership influence can be a positive force in the lives of others or a negative force depending on how you use your leadership.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about how leadership is an opportunity, not just a title or duty, and offer 3 opportunities you have every day to lead and use your influence to create moments that matter.
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Have you ever been a part of a team where someone forgot to run the play? How did it turn out? Did your team have success or failure in that moment? Depending on the sport, the result and impact of the play is contingent on everyone doing their job and fulfilling their role in order for it to succeed. If one person does not do their job, the intended impact is not very good, and it can sometimes result in a loss.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a challenge for you to "Run the Play" that you have been created for based on your gifts, talents, opportunities, and sphere of influence. You were not meant to just go through the motions. You were created to live in community and to have influence. That's why it is important to understand who you are as a leader and how to lead well, and then go out and make a positive impact with your life!
People are counting on you today to RUN THE PLAY!
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You have so many moments in your life...but only so many moments to communicate the message that you have been given and gifted to deliver by God. And it's a message that only you can give to the people within your sphere of influence. Others cannot deliver the message that only you can uniquely give.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a passage about defining moments from my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most and offer encouragement and a challenge to deliver "your message in this moment" through your words, actions, and life!
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In order to accomplish the goal, you must focus on the process to achieve the goal, and more than that, you must learn to love the process! Based on our research and experience in coaching high potential and high performing leaders in sports, business, and life, people who love the process and enjoy the journey will have more consistency in their performance and will attain higher levels of performance than those who enjoy competition but are indifferent to practice.
In today's podcast episode, I share some thoughts to encourage you to nurture a love for the process with a message for athletes, parents of student athletes, and people who are focusing on achieving a goal in any area of life.
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There is one thing you need to do this week. You know what this one thing is, but you have been putting it off day after day and week after week. It's the one thing that can allow you to make progress toward your goals, deepen and strengthen your relationships with others, and help you become who you were created to be.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some encouragement to take the next step and do that one thing that you need to do this week!
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Living in the past is a thief that keeps you from being fully present in the current moment and making the most of the opportunity before you. The key is to learn from the past, and leverage that insight to grow, improve, and make the most of this current moment.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share about our Learn-Prepare-Perform system that we use with the athletes and business leaders that we coach and 3 ways that you can learn from your past.
Show Notes:
Don't live in or lament the past. Don't love the past so much that it keeps you from appreciating this current moment. Regret for the past is a thief that keeps you from being fully present. Key questions to ask yourself after every performance:
What did I do well? What did I learn?
3 ways to learn from the past:
Journal about specific, process-oriented things that you did to contribute to a great moment/performance that you can replicate in the future. Journal 1 thing that you learned that you can improve on in future moments. Write down 3 things that you are grateful for about your past (day, week, season, life).
Learning from the past unlocks the keys to living in this present moment!
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Moments matter! And they help to build momentum in our lives based on the choices we make, the attitude we have, and the response we decide on in the moment. Have you ever thought about the meaning of a moment and the definition of how long a moment can last?
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some thoughts based on the first chapter of my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most. As you go through your week, consider the moments that you encounter and choose to engage in these opportunities to create moments that matter!
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Fear is a force that everyone faces at some point in their life. The key is not to stay in a state of fear but to focus on a foundation of faith. The goal is to become fearless, and the way to become fearless is to Fear less...and Trust More.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some encouragement about fearing less and trusting more.
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Developing the right or best attitude is important when you want to accomplish your goals and become the person you were created to be. People who consistently have a positive attitude are able to embrace their goals with energy and effort and persevere during valley moments and challenging circumstances.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 tips to help you develop the best and most consistent positive attitude.
Show Notes:
CAR: Choice, Attitude, Response How to develop the best attitude:
Positive Mindset Right Perspective Productive Thoughts
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"Learn from the Past. Prepare for the Future. Perform in the Moment." This quote provides a single principle made up of 3 distinct thoughts. It is also a central part of our Learn-Prepare-Perform system that we use in coaching our athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals and maximize their potential.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explain what this quote means and how to apply it in your life.
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Great leaders encourage the people they lead and influence. Based on our research and experience in working with great leaders and teams, we call this habit: Encouraging the Soul. This habit involves providing encouragement at the deepest level where your team feels supported and strengthened by the words you speak and the actions you take to encourage, or literally give courage to them.
In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I offer 5 ways you can encourage the soul of the people you lead and influence.
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Communicate 4 essential words: I Believe in You! Become a Relentless Architect of Their Possibility and Potential. Notice and recognize contribution and achievement. Be specific and timely with your feedback. Trust them with assignments.
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Great leaders edify and encourage others. They build others up and help them to become all that they were created to be. They encourage, or literally give courage to the individuals on their team to maximize their potential and unleash their talent.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a challenge to consider your sphere of influence and edify and encourage the people who are affected and impacted by your presence.
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Edify - to build upEncourage - to give courage to
Key questions:
Who are you encouraging? Who needs encouragement?
Other Points:
Everyone needs encouragement in some way. Even the Michael Jordans need to be encouraged. Even for people that you think have amazing confidence and courage, you may think they don’t need edification and encouragement, but they do. Find someone today and this week to build Le up and and give courage to through your words. You may never realize what that means to them and how it might impact their day and the lives of those that they reach through their sphere of influence.
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Defining Moments help us realize who we are and what we are called to do; yet, some people miss these moments because they are either not prepared for them or do not expect them to happen. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 questions that can help you prepare for defining moments in your life and help you discover a life of meaning and purpose. I also share a principle that is essential in helping you prepare and be present in the moment.
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In order to have focus IN the moment, you have to focus ON the moment.
What is your sphere of influence (title, role, etc), and why do you have it? What are you doing with that sphere of influence or platform? Who is being impacted by your sphere of influence? How are you preparing for defining moments in your life? Are you focusing on the "moment" called your life in order to have focus and be present in the daily moments of your life?
Monday Morning Moments Podcast: Preparing For Defining Moments New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!
Are you missing the moments in your life, and specifically, defining moments? You can't always predict when a defining moment will happen in your life, but you can be prepared for it!
In today podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about how we need to be faithful with what we have been given and expectantly anticipate and prepare for defining moments in our lives.
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Having a growth mindset is essential to discovering your purpose, maximizing your potential, and achieving your goals. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 critical categories of growth that you need to consider and identify a plan for how to develop in each in order to become a better leader and become the person you were created to be.
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Show Notes:
Personal Growth Professional Development Leadership Development
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Monday Morning Moments Audio Podcast - The Lead Learner The Bible Recap - Tara-Leigh Cobble
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Learning and having a growth mindset is very important in life and in your role as a leader. Based on our research and work with high performing and high potential leaders in sports, business, and life, we have identified 7 roles of transformational leaders which we teach about in our Invisible Hand of Leadership course. In today's podcast, I share about the Lead Learner role and 3 characteristics that are important to focus on in this role.
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3 Characteristics of a Lead Learner:
Vulnerability Curiosity Growth Mindset
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We often let negative thoughts linger in our minds preventing us from performing at our best in sports, business, and life. The process of renewing your mind involves identifying and becoming aware of negative thoughts and replacing them with positive and productive thoughts that can help you maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and pursue your purpose.
In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 tips on how to renew your mind.
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"Every action begins with a thought." "What you choose to focus on magnifies in size."
Think Positive Thoughts Focus on Productive Thoughts Think About What's Possible
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We often think that technical and tactical strategies and actions are the primary drivers of our performance, our success, and our impact, but it is your mind and specifically your thoughts that hold the key. Every action begins with a thought, and many times we can allow the wrong thoughts to drive emotional responses that produce unproductive actions.
In today's podcast, I share some "thoughts" about why it is important to renew our mind and process our thoughts in the right way in order to become the person we were created to be and maximize our God-given potential!
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Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." "Our thoughts affect our emotions, which affect our physiology, which ultimately drives our performance." Dr. Amber Selking, Winning the Mental Game
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Every day, you have the opportunity to breathe life into others by the words that you use. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 tips for how to make sure we use our words wisely to uplift and build up the people we lead, influence, and come into contact with.
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Choose Your Words Wisely Use Your Words To Breathe Life Into Others Share Your Words Purposefully And Generously
As J. R. Miller said in his book The Building of Character: “There have been meetings of only a moment which have left impressions for life, for eternity. No one can understand that mysterious thing we call influence…yet…everyone of us continually exerts influence, either to heal, to bless, to leave marks of beauty; or to wound, to hurt, to poison, or stain our lives.”
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Every day, we have a choice about the words we use. We can choose to encourage and breathe life into others, or we can choose to discourage and cast disillusionment into others. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite quotes about influence and how it relates to choosing our words wisely to encourage and positively impact the people within our sphere of influence.
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When a plane circles endlessly around a final destination, it is called a holding pattern. Just like the plane that is circling, we can get stuck in holding patterns in our lives. We circle and circle our final destination or goal with no apparent attempt to make progress to reach our final destination. Sometimes, we don't even realize that we are in a holding pattern as we allow complacency or challenging circumstances to prevent our progress.
In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 tips to help you move past holding patterns in your life and make progress on your goals and becoming who you were created to be.
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Show Notes:
We can get stuck in holding patterns in our lives. Don’t Hold Back! Pursue your best in how you invest your time, talent, and resources.
5 Tips To Break Out of Holding Patterns in Life:
Pursue your purpose not a career or job. Live each day with passion and purpose. Make the most of each day. Be structured and disciplined with your time, and don’t just go through the motions. Be present in the moment. Don’t lament the past or worry about the future. Don’t hold back! Paul says in Hebrews 12:2 to lay aside every weight and run our race with endurance. We need to run our race. Don’t quit at the starting line. Persevere and endure the messy or mundane middle. Unleash our talent and best self and finish strong!
Life is too short and too precious to be stuck in a holding pattern! And just like that airplane that is full of people who waiting to land, people are counting on you to get out of your holding pattern and land the plane opening the door for them to benefit from your legacy and investment in them.
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Pursuing your best is a goal that we all have, but there are times and moments where we don't do this. We get distracted by other things. We feel defeated and disillusioned by challenging circumstances. We become complacent in our lives and go through the motions during our days.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 practical ways that you can pursue your best in all areas of your life. As we often say, every action begins with a thought, and this will challenge you to think about 3 key leverage points of your life and how to make the most of them in order to pursue excellence.
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Your Time Your Talents/Strengths Your Treasure/Resources
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Your best performance is just one thought away. The problem is that you are thinking the wrong thoughts which is hindering you from performing at your best and achieving your goals.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share a 3-step process for overcoming your limiting beliefs with conquering truths that can help you perform at your best when it matters most in sports, business, and life.
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Audit Your Thoughts Alter Your Thoughts Activate Your Thoughts
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Your morning routine is the key to your day! Based on our research and experience, people who create and execute a daily routine consistently and purposefully tend to be more productive throughout their day. They accomplish more goals, experience more peace and joy, and experience a contentment in their journey and growth.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some tips on how to "win the day" in your morning routine in order to set yourself up for success.
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Spiritual
Morning quiet time involving Bible study and prayer - It is the first thing I do every morning before I do anything else.
Physical:
Drink Athletic Greens and carrot juice Coffee with Momentous collagen peptides Go for a run or do a workout to get moving
Mental:
Read a chapter in a book or listen to an audio book Read a trusted news source like the Wall Street Journal or The Athletic Develop/Review my top 3 priorities for the day - the the things I must accomplish if I accomplish nothing else Plan my day by reviewing my calendar and aligning my top priorities with my schedule
"Schedule your priorities, don't just prioritize your schedule." Stephen Covey
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Leadership is important in every facet of life. In fact, the success of any team or organization can rise or fall based on the level of effective leadership that exists. And when we talk about leadership, we are talking as much about qualities and characteristics that everyone can exhibit as we are actual people who are in leadership roles. A culture of leaders and leadership characteristics must exist for any team or organization to thrive!
On today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 leadership traits that you need to do now in order to have the most impact.
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Show Notes:
Show Empathy Listen Well Encourage Others
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The second quarter is a time to consider what happened in the first quarter and learn from it. It is a time to build on what went well and learn from setbacks or challenging circumstances. The second quarter in games and in life is a quarter that is often forgotten, but it can be a powerful moment for you to leverage if you want to build momentum and "extend the lead!"
As you begin the second quarter of this year, check out today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments and learn how you can leverage this upcoming quarter to continue pursuing your best in sports, business, and life!
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It's the end of the quarter! How are you doing so far this year in terms of accomplishing your goals? Are you making progress? Are you becoming the person you set out to become at the beginning of the year?
In my work with high performing and high potential leaders in sports, business, and life, there is one thing that they do to build momentum around goal achievement that you may not be doing. In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I share what that secret is.
Sure, you set the goals, but are you doing this on a quarterly basis to build momentum and accountability to achieve the goals?
Show Notes: 5 Tips For Doing a Quarterly Life Review:
Biggest Wins Goal Check-In and Life Purpose Review Start/Stop/Continue Emerson Challenge - “What has become clear since we last met?” Next Quarter Prep - quarter and monthly planning
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Sometimes we can believe something to be true or believe we have the gifts, talents, strengths, and opportunity to accomplish something, but we fail to act on it or live it out in our lives. On today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share two words that are both very important to our success and impact in sports, business, and life.
Our mindset is powered by belief, and our momentum is built through trust!
Show Notes:
Belief - knowing something is trueTrust - Acting on that truth Chair analogy Are you stepping out in faith acting on things you know to be true about your life, your abilities, and your opportunities? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Key Question: What step do you need to take in the direction of something you believe is true about you?
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Every day, you have the opportunity to live out your purpose and create moments that matter. Yet, challenging circumstances, stress, anxiety, and doubt can get in the way of us being present in the moment and unleashing our best.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I highlight a key principle called "Recovery Time" that we use with the athletes and business leaders that we coach to help them be present and move through moments they did not expect to have happen into the next moment without being delayed, discouraged, and defeated. I also share 7 tips that can help you deal with challenging circumstances, fear, pressure, doubt, negative thoughts, stress, and anxiety.
Show Notes: "Recovery Time: the time it takes for you to move from a moment you did not expect something to happen into the next moment" 7 Tips to Improve Your Recovery Time:
Choose your thoughts wisely Do a vocabulary and thought assessment Focus on what you can control Embrace a positive attitude Talk to yourself as you talk to your best friend Replace, not Repress Be present in the moment
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We can get stuck in moments that we cannot get out of, or better said, we perceive that we cannot get out of. A bad shot in a golf round. A loss in a tournament. A challenging relationship. A medical diagnosis that we did not expect. In these moments, we can tend to get deflated and defeated and lose heart and hope.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a concept that we use with the athletes and business leaders that we coach that can help you move through these moments to better and brighter moments. The power of recovery time - improving the time it takes you to respond to a moment that you did not expect something to happen and be present in the next moment - can serve as an essential element of developing a determined mindset to have breakthrough moments even in the midst of valley moments in our lives.
Show Notes:
"Recovery Time" - the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect something to happen into the next moment. "What you choose to focus on magnifies in size." CAR (Choice, Attitude, Response) - The Choice you make about what you think about, the Attitude that you have, and the Response you make in a split second moment can impact future moments...positively or negatively.
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Are You Overlooking This Essential Role of Leadership? The best leaders are great designers! They know that designing an environment for others to thrive is essential to their success as well as the success of the individuals, team, and overall organization. Yet, the role of design is often overlooked, because it is a behind the scenes role that does not always get noticed, appreciated, and celebrated.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 areas that you can explore the role of Leader as Designer to help you become a more effective leader.
Show Notes: 3 Areas Where You Can Be Effective As a Leader and Designer:
People Processes Principles
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Designing is an art. For leaders, it is the art of setting your people up for success. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of the 7 roles of a leader from our Invisible Hand of Leadership program: The Leader as Designer. This role is essential to your success as a leader but is not often the most visible role of a leader and often gets forgotten about and dismissed. A leader who recognizes the importance of design produces results both now and well into the future!
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There are many ways that we can get in the way of performing at our best in sports, business, and life. In this episode of the The Coach's Corner, I share the 3 most common things that I see based on our research and experience in working with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. I also share what you can do instead of these things to set yourself up for success and unleash your potential!
Show Notes: Stop Comparing Yourself To Others:
3 Things That Are Keeping You From Being Your Best:
Comparing yourself to others Tying your identity to your performance Having a fixed mindset
Tactics You Can Use To Combat These Things:
Celebrate your strengths and champion others. Base your identity on who you are and not what you do. Pursue a growth mindset and focus on the process of getting at least 1% better every day.
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Comparing yourself to others is one of the single greatest inhibitors to realizing your potential and unleashing your best in sports, business, and life. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 things you should do instead.
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The best leaders lead themselves well, which prepares them to lead others. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I offer 7 questions every leader should ask themselves on a consistent and regular basis in order to grow in their leadership style, reach, and impact. You can use these questions to improve your leadership and influence in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:
Who do I need to invest in this week? What are the most important things I must do this week? What has become clear to me lately, and what action should I take based on this insight and clarity? What excites me most about my future, and what accomplishments will bring me the greatest sense of joy? What strengths do I need to leverage this week in order to make the most impact? What do I need to start, stop, continue doing? Who are my mentors, and how have I leveraged their wisdom lately?
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It is easy to get distracted and sometimes discouraged with things we cannot control, which leads to not bringing our best to the moment. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share a quote that we use with the athletes and business leaders that we coach. I also give you 5 ways that you can focus on what you can control versus worrying and being distracted by things you cannot control.
Show Notes: "Focus on what you can control, influence what you can, and flush the rest."
5 Things You Can Control:
Your thoughts and what you choose to focus on Your energy and effort - focused energy and purposeful effort Your words to yourself and others - positive self talk Your attitude Your response
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The best teams show love for each other, and it is revealed not only in their performance but also their culture and how they treat each other. They play both with and for each other.
Love is something that anyone can show whether you are a coach, leader, captain, teammate, or team member. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 ways that you can show love toward your team in sports, business, and life.
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It is essential to know that God has a plan and purpose for your life. It is why He created you. I love the quote from Christine Caine that says: "God is preparing you for what He has prepared for you."
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I elaborate on this quote and share some encouragement for you to walk in that preparation and purpose today and this week. No matter what we are going through, God wants to do incredible things in and through your life, and we must focus on a hope and faith that trusts in this truth!
Show Notes:
"God is preparing you for what He has prepared for you." - Christine Caine "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
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It is an awesome feeling to be a part of a great team! I have had the honor of getting to see great teams up close and personal in sports, business, and life and also contribute to their success from both a leadership and coaching perspective. The key question is: "What makes a great team?" And how can you as a leader or team member play a part in making the team great?
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 4 secrets (4 words that begin with the letter C) of great teams along with a bonus C at the end of the episode.
Show Notes: 4 C's of Great Teams:
Contribute Connect Communicate Champion Culture (Bonus C)
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Trials and tests of our faith are a part of life. We live in a broken and imperfect world, and challenging and sometimes unexplainable circumstances will happen. You have either been through a trial, are going through a trial, or will face a challenging situation or circumstance at some point in your life.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the key foundation for me both in the good times as well as the hard times in my life and the one true Source that has sustained me through all the moments in my life.
Show Notes:
God is always with you...even in the trials of life! "How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you. In the presence of everyone you have acted for those who take refuge in you." - Psalm 31:19
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Your thoughts matter, and it's important that you focus on thoughts - positive thoughts - that will help you maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and make a meaningful and positive difference with your life. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 7 steps to better thoughts which will lead to better and positive outcomes in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:
Choose your thoughts wisely. Recall your best performances. Visualize success. Don't use disclaimers (or put the period at the end of the sentence where it needs to be, not a comma with a bunch of disclaimers, excuses, and what ifs). Be grateful for your opportunities. Remember the people who have helped you along the way. Replace fear and doubt with confidence, belief, and trust.
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Your thoughts matter, and what you choose to feed your mind affects your performance either positively or negatively. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 axioms that we use in the mental game coaching we provide our elite athletes as well as the executive and life coaching that we offer our other clients. These 2 powerful truths can help you choose to focus on positive and goal-driven, process-oriented things in order to maximize your potential and achieve your goals.
Show Notes/Key Reminders:
Every action begins with a thought. What you choose to focus on magnifies in size.
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You are a leader, because you have a sphere of influence that you interact with every day at home, at work, on your sports team, and in your community. And as my friend Mark Sanborn says, you don't need a title to be a leader. The question is not if you will influence others but how are you influencing other people around you.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 3 ways that you can grow in your leadership style and become a better leader.
Show Notes: Some people don’t think of themselves as a leader either because they don’t have the title or role of “Leader” or because they don’t feel like they are capable of leading others. Other people are leaders and are excited about growing and learning as much as they can about leadership. There is a final group who has the title of “Leader,” yet they are not having an impact on the people they are leading and are wondering why.
Whatever category you fall into, you have a sphere of influence at work, at home, on your sports team, and in your home community. You just need to take the next right step to become an effective leader:
Listen Empathically
Tune in to what is being communicated. Rephrase facts and reflect feelings. Relate to where the other person is coming from and their perspective.
Encourage Authentically
Encouraging others should not just be a one-time occurrence but a regular routine. As a leader, you should catch people doing things right. Provide positive feedback in addition to the constructive feedback. Communicate in a way that the message is heard, received, understood, and incorporated into their lives. Be specific, timely, and consistent in your encouragement.
Position Purposefully
Design an environment for others to succeed and thrive. Put the right people in the right positions. Difference Between Chess vs. Checkers. Assign people purposefully for both your team and organization and as well as for themselves. Assignments should be more than just transactional (accomplishing a task). They should be transformational for the other person to grow and contribute the best value and impact for your team and organization.
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Some people don't think of themselves as a leader either because they don't have the title or role of "Leader" or because they don't feel like they are capable of leading others. Other people are leaders and are excited about growing and learning as much as they can about leadership. There is a final group who has the title of "Leader," yet they are not having an impact on the people they are leading and are wondering why.
Whatever category you fall into, today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments will remind you that you are a leader, because you have a sphere of influence at work, at home, on your sports team, and in your home community. It will also encourage you to take the next right step as a leader.
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We wall want to make the most of the moments we have in our lives, but if we are truly honest, there are times when we are not fully engaged and shrink back from bringing our best to certain moments.
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I offer 6 principles to make the most of the moments in any area of your life including sports, business, school, family, and community. I first wrote about these principles in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most. They are based on our research and experience in working with high potential and high performing athletes and business leaders.
Key Points:
Focus on the Moment - Purpose Enjoy the Moment - Passion Engage in the Moment - Be Present Perform in the Moment - Action Respond in the Moment - Resilience Pray in the Moment - Faith
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Welcome to 2022! While the past few years may have been challenging, a new year brings new opportunities to learn from the past, prepare for a brighter future, and to be present and perform in the current moment. In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share my one word for the year and some encouragement and advice about how to make this year your best year yet.
3 Powerful Questions to Help You Identify Your Goals:
What areas of your life have you been neglecting? What areas of your life do you need to nurture? What do you need to discover?
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In my book "Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most," there is a quote that has resonated with many people - "Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future, Perform in the Moment." As you reflect on this past year and think about the goals you want to accomplish and, more importantly, the person you want to become in this new year, this can be a great quote to help inspire you in your goal setting process. In addition to that, Jon Gordon has written an incredible book entitled "One Word That Will Change Your Life."
In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I talk about both my quote and Jon's book and how they can help you gain clarity and focus in preparing for a new year or really any time of life where you need to reset, recharge, and refocus.
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While having talent in something is often a pre-requisite to achieving greatness in any area of life, we have identified 5 X-Factors that are even more important than raw talent to help you achieve YOUR best.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 things that can help you unleash your potential, achieve your goals, and help you become your best in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes:
Positive Mindset
Energy and Effort
Curiosity
Coachable
Courageous
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Most people think a person's skill or talent is the #1 determining factor in someone accomplishing their goals and achieving their best. What we have found in working with business leaders and elite athletes is that there are other factors that come into play including the one that I talk about on today's episode of Monday Morning Moments.
For many people, you could argue that your mindset is everything in determining whether you will achieve your goals and perform at your best...or not. The reality is that we have a choice about this, and my encouragement to you is to choose a positive mindset versus a negative mindset in everything you do.
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Many of us set annual goals but sometimes lose heart, focus, or follow through along the way and become discouraged that we did not achieve the goals we set out to accomplish. In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I talk about 5 things that keep us from achieving our goals and how you can turn those around to be 5 keys to becoming a goal achiever, not just a goal setter!
Show Notes:
Set the right number of goals Identify the right goals Follow Through Choose Accountability Implement a system for making progress on your goals
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Everyone has goals in life, but a key question is how to achieve them. One problem is that we are sometimes over-ambitious and often set too many goals getting frustrated in the process and losing focus on the most important priorities in our life.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk more about this and also mention a goal achievement program that we are going to be offering as you plan for the new year to help you not only be a goal setter but a goal achiever! If you are interested in this program, you can email me to find out more about the details.
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Leadership is not a mystery, and there are things that you can do every day to be more effective in leading and influencing your team. In this episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 things you need to know and act on as a leader in sports, business, and life.
Show Notes 5 Things Leaders Need to Know:
Care about your people Your strengths Strengths of your people Climate/culture/pulse of the organization Your purpose
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Leadership involves people, so it's important to know what the people you lead and influence need from you as a leader. Based upon our work with high performing and high potential leaders in sports, business, and life, we have identified at least 5 things that people want from you as a leader.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what I think is the most important thing people need from you as a leader. Focusing on this skill and character trait can help you become a more effective leader and can help you grow the strengths, talents, and gifts of the people you lead!
Show Notes: Focus on showing the people you lead you care about them by:1) Connecting with them2) Communicating with them3) Celebrating them New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!
Time management is a myth. You cannot manage and control time, but you can manage yourself within the scope of the time you have. You do not have to live an over-busy and over-scheduled life!
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 tips for how to simplify your life and focus on the right priorities.
Show Notes: Time Management is a myth. You cannot manage and control time, but you can manage yourself within the time that you have. And it's a misnomer to say you didn't have time to get to something. The reality is that we made choices about our time, and we just didn't allocate time to the thing that was most important. If something is important to you, you must invest the appropriate time to it!
Define Your Priorities - Should not be 20; only about 1-3; Based on:
Roles you play Season or stage of life Calling/Purpose
Follow through on a proven system; Examples include:
Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt or FranklinCovey planner System should also include processes that you follow on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Schedule your priorities, don't just prioritize your schedule
Block time for strategy and creative tasks Align your weekly tasks to your annual goals
Develop and Debrief
Commit to your Yes and Learn to say No
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We often feel that if we just had more time we could accomplish more things. Yet adding more time is not the solution and just creates anxiety around filling that time with more things which may or may not be the right priorities.
On today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss a quote from John Mark Comer that I think holds the key solution for us in living a life focused on what matters most:
"The solution to an over-busy life is not more time. It's to slow down and simplify our lives around what really matters most." - John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
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Based on our work with leaders in sports, business, and life, we have found that there are certain characteristics that the best leaders demonstrate in order to be effective and impactful. You can learn from them and focus on developing these skills to become a better leader in any aspect of life. In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner I explain the top 5 based on our research and experience in coaching leaders.
Show Notes Top 5 Skills of the Best Leaders:
Vulnerability Empathy Competence Discernment Encouragement
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Based on our work with leaders in sports, business, and life, we have found that there are certain characteristics that the best leaders demonstrate in order to be effective and impactful. On today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of the top characteristics that the best coaches and business leaders show and that their people expect and appreciate.
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In our work with elite athletes as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs, we have developed a model of the forces that often try to prevent us from maximizing our potential and accomplishing our goals. We call it the Five Forces Model, and it includes the forces of fear, pressure, doubt, negative thoughts, and lack of confidence.
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share some quick tips on how to win against each of these forces in order to step out in confidence, do the things you were created to do, and become the person you were meant to be.
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As she was shattering her own world record during the 2021 Olympics, Sydney McLaughlin, the great 400m hurdler, said that pressure is an illusion and a weight that you put on yourself that doesn't really exist. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share my thoughts on this quote and why I agree with her based on our experience in working with elite athletes.
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We have time...but we only have so much time. The key question is: Who are you becoming in the the time that you have on Earth? The word "Chronos" is where we get our concept of chronological time. The word "Kairos" represents more of a concept of seasons of time or moments of opportunity. Both are important, but we need to make sure we don't get so caught up in Chronos time that we miss the Kairos moments in our lives.
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share the concept of living a kairos life in a Chronos world and offer 4 tips and 4 questions that can help you become more purposeful in the time that you have.
For your reference, here are today's show notes:
Chronos - chronological time Kairos - moment in time, season of opportunity
Chronos - Where do I need to be? Kairos - Who do I need to be?
4 Tips for Living a Kairos Life in a Chronos World:
Be Aware Be Prayerful Be Positive Be Present
4 Key Questions to Ask God in Order to Focus on Kairos Moments:
What do You want to do in me? What do You want to do through me? Who do You want me to meet? What do You want me to do?
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Time is one of the most important resources that we have! We sometimes think that we have all the time in the world and waste away moments of impact and influence putting things off to tomorrow or even worse until that elusive day we call someday! We can also get into ruts where we just seem to run around the track or treadmill of life doing the same things over and over never contemplating if we are focusing on the most important priorities in our lives.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share two words that define and describe time that can truly impact the way you think about time.
For your reference, here are today's show notes:
Chronos - chronological time Kairos - moment in time, season of opportunity Chronos - Where do I need to be? Kairos - Who do I need to be? This is your time. This is your moment. You don’t want to just run around the track never going anywhere but an endless loop. The key question for you and for me is: What are we doing with the time that we have? I love the way Paul describes this and encourages and exhorts us in the Bible in Ephesians 5:15-16:“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Paul uses the word Kairos to describe the season of life that we have to make a positive difference with our lives and to fulfill the purpose for which we were created. Our focus should be on living a Kairos life in a Chronos world…and I will talk more about that on Thursday during our Coach’s Corner segment.
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The key to impact and pursuing your purpose and the best path for your life is to play to your strengths. We discover the most enjoyment and the most impact in the lives of people around us when we fully leverage our strengths. While it is important to improve in areas that may be a weakness for you, you will never exceed the value of fully maximizing your strengths. As Andy Stanley wisely said, “Your fully exploited strengths are of far greater value to your organization than your marginally improved weaknesses."
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about this quote and a challenge for you this week.
Key Points from Today's Monday Morning Moments Podcast Episode:
Leverage strengths not weaknesses - For this week, leverage your strengths instead of focusing on improving your weaknesses. As Andy Stanley wisely said, “Your fully exploited strengths are of far greater value to your organization (i.e. your work, team, family, friends, community, etc.) than your marginally improved weaknesses. It begins with knowing that you have strengths and identifying what they are. We were all created by God with gifts, talents, and strengths, and our strengths are where we are going to find the most enjoyment and the most impact. People are counting on you to do this. They need you to be faithful with what you have been given. Don't forsake your gifts out of neglect, fear, or lack of faith. Nurture and embrace your gifts. Pursue your path having faith in the process.
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The 5 forces of fear, pressure, doubt, lack of confidence, and negative thoughts can lead to serious anxiety and depression in our lives. While these forces are real, they are typically not based on truth and are rooted in lies that we choose to believe or listen to. We control the DVR of our mind and the soundtrack of our heart, and we must choose to replay the great moments of our lives and listen to soundtracks that will uplift our lives, which begin with focusing on positive self talk.
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 8 things that you can do to combat and conquer negative thoughts and anxiety in your life.
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5 Habits of Resilient People How to Move to an I Will Mindset
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Your thoughts shape the direction of your life. In fact, Craig Groeschel says in his book Winning The War In Your Mind:
"Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are."
Our thoughts drive our actions, behaviors, and habits, and we can't let negative thoughts send and keep us in a downward spiral. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about this quote and why it is so important to evaluate your thoughts and replace negative thoughts and lies with conquering beliefs and truths in order to become all of who you were designed to be.
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Excellence is something that everyone can pursue. The key is to pursue YOUR best. In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share what excellence is and what it is not and 3 tips for pursuing excellence in the different roles that you play in life.
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What is excellence and how do you define it? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer 2 definitions of excellence and a challenge for you this week. Identify one area of your life either at home, at work, or in your community where you want you to pursue excellence and then develop some thoughts and act on those ideas to pursue excellence in that area.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle
Aristotle "If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing mindset."
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In our work with elite athletes and successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, we have developed some insights and thoughts around what makes them successful. Resiliency is one of the key traits that is common for peak performers in sports, business, and life, and it is a character trait that we all want, especially when it comes to facing challenging circumstances in our lives.
In this podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share 5 habits of resilient people along with 7 characteristics that they possess and develop that you can apply in your own life. Resiliency is something that you can develop, and it will help to make you a better leader and provide an excellent character trait as you pursue your goals.
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Positivity is not based on circumstances but a choice that we can make in any circumstance. Positivity is also linked to possibility thinking, because when we have a positive mindset, we are more open to a growth mindset that considers possibilities versus a fixed mindset that is stagnant and only focused on the problem.
Check out today's episode of Monday Morning Moments to hear more.
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Principles are natural laws that operate in our lives and in the world and govern the outcomes we seek when it comes to maximizing our potential and achieving our goals. As Stephen Covey said in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, "...success in any endeavor is always derived from acting in harmony with the principles to which the success is tied." In other words, if we understand and embrace the principle and act in accordance with it, we are much more likely to achieve the outcome we want.
The thing about principles is that they are true whether we believe them or not and whether we recognize them or not. You can choose to ignore and/or disregard a principle, but the consequences will eventually come back to haunt you. They can also play in your favor if you successfully recognize and align your actions with certain principles.
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I go deeper into the concept of principles and share several examples. I also share 4 reasons why living a principle-centered life is so important as you pursue your goals.
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Principles are important and essential to living your best life and achieving the goals and leadership influence and impact that you desire. I first heard about the concept of principles from a mentor of mine who used to always ask what was the principle behind the decision or choice. The concept of living a principle-centered life was reinforced for me by Stephen Covey and his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I pose the question to you about living a life based on principles and share one of my favorite principles that can help you maximize your potential and achieve your goals!
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The key to achieving your goals is to focus on the process. We call this being outcome-driven and process-focused.
In today's podcast episode of The Coach's Corner, I share more about why this habit is so critical to accomplishing the outcome you desire and how to apply this principle in sports, business, and life.
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In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one tip that we can learn from elite athletes regarding what they do to achieve their goals. Goal achievement involves more than just setting specific goals, and you can apply this principle in any area of your life. The key is to focus on the process to achieve the outcome you want!
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In our research and work with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes, we have identified 7 essential roles of leadership that the best leaders demonstrate and exhibit. These roles are critical for you to understand if you want to create the most value and have the most impact with the people you lead and influence. You don't have to be perfect in all of the roles, but you do need to be aware of them leaning into the ones that you are strongest in and working to improve in the areas that are opportunities for you.
In today's episode of the The Coach's Corner podcast, I share the 7 roles of leadership that can help you dramatically improve as a leader.
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In our research and experience in working with Fortune 50 companies, elite athletes, coaches, and teams, and entrepreneurial start-ups, we have identified 7 roles of leadership that the best leaders demonstrate. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what I think is the most important role of leadership that the best leaders embrace and must do if they want to create the most value for themselves, their people, and their team and organization.
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We all want momentum in our lives, but we don't always know how to create it. It all comes down to the moments in our lives. Are we making the most of them, and how do we do that?
In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I offer 6 principles/tips for making the most of the moments in your life, which come straight out of my book: Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most.
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How do you define the word "moment?" How long does a moment last? And why are our choices concerning what we think about and the attitude that we have in a split second moment so important for future moments in order to build momentum in our lives?
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share an acronym that we use with athletes, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them make the most of the moments in their lives that can be a powerful principle for you in pursuit of your goals.
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In today's episode of the The Coach's Corner, I follow up on the Volition Scale from the Monday Morning Moments episode shared earlier this week and offer some thoughts about how to move from an "I Won't" mindset to an "I Will" mindset. You will learn why this is important if you want to maximize your potential and accomplish your goals. Share in the comments:
A goal that you are trying to accomplish Where you are on the Volition Scale One thing you can do this week to move to an "I Will" mindset to help advance the ball toward your goal
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Every action begins with a thought, so it's extremely important to focus on the right thoughts in order to put yourself in a position to achieve the right results! The Volition Scale is a continuum that we use to coach people in sports, business, and life to help them maximize their potential and achieve their goals. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explain the different stages along the Volition Scale and challenge you to focus on 3 things this week:
Identify a goal that you are pursuing. Think about where you are on the Volition Scale in terms of pursuing that goal. Focus on one thing you can do to move toward an "I Will" mindset in pursuing that goal.
Please leave your comments regarding these 3 things. I would love to read your comments about this and how we can help you in that journey.
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The best companies develop purpose and mission statements to communicate to their employees and the rest of the world why they exist. These statements help build the right culture, develop the most effective strategy, align stakeholders around core values, and guide daily decisions and choices. In the same way, it is so important for us to consider and develop our own purpose/personal mission statement to help guide our path, connect us to our calling, and help us make the right decisions when it matters most.
In today's, episode of The Coach's Corner, I share the concept of a personal mission or purpose statement and why it's important. I also share my personal mission statement and some guiding principles and examples to help you develop or refine your own personal mission statement.
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Are you letting life pass you by? Are you intentional with the daily choices and decisions that you make? Is there an overarching purpose that helps to guide your life and provide a burning and passionate Why to everything that you do and all of who you are becoming?
Self awareness is essential to life fulfillment! In today's episode, I share a key question for you focus on this week that can not only help you be efficient with your days but also effective with your life!
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Calling and purpose are 2 things I hear a lot of questions and uncertainty about when I talk with different people and groups whether it be in a coaching session or one of our in-person or virtual workshops and courses. We wall want to know why we are here on Earth and how we can make the most of our life.
In today's Coach's Corner segment, we explore the idea of calling and offer a few quotes and 4 tips to help you gain more clarity about your calling in life.
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Clarity is something we all want, yet many times have trouble finding it. Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of my favorite poets, seemed to have a grasp on how to discover it. It was not 3 concise steps to clarity or some incredible statement of wisdom that Emerson proposed but a simple and deep question that he asked his friends on a consistent basis. I have used this question to gain clarity in my own life around my purpose and calling and even my focus for the week. I have also used this question with my coaching clients to help them discover clarity in their lives.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share Emerson's powerful question and explain the potential impact it can have in your life. Take a brief moment and check out today's podcast.
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In today's episode of The Coach's Corner, I share a powerful system that we use with elite athletes and business leaders who we coach that can help you achieve breakthrough performance in any area of life. The Coach's Corner is a new podcast segment where we release longer form audio segments about leadership and peak performance in sports, business, and life. Each episode is about 15-25 minutes in length.
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In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share this powerful quote and explain the potential impact it can have in your life. Take a brief moment and check out today's podcast.
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What's my purpose? Why am I here? Am I making a meaningful difference with my life? These are all essential and sometimes haunting questions that we ask ourselves.
In my own journey and also my experience in working with high performing leaders in sports, business, and life, I think there are 4 keys to discerning your purpose in life. I recently had the opportunity to share these keys and how faith informs the journey during a Next Generation Leaders virtual lunch session. Hope you enjoy today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. Also, I have attached an outline for the talk for future reference.
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In my experience in working with high performing teams in sports, business, and life, I have witnessed many traits and characteristics that make teams successful and impactful. While it is hard to develop a definitive list, I think there are 5 essential components of effective teams that are found in sports and can be applied to business and life as well. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss these 5 essential traits and how you can use these to lead and influence the teams you are a part of at home, at work, and in sports.
Is the moment missing, or did you miss the moment? Are we looking for something that has become misplaced, or are we truly missing something that can never be replaced? A moment in time is something to be cherished, honored, and anticipated. We foolishly believe that we have all the time in the world, that moments are in full supply, and that we can regain moments that we have missed.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we deal with missing moments and issue the following challenge: Don't Miss the Moments in your life!
It is so easy to become locked in by the cage of the past that we are not free to embrace the opportunities of today. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we explore 3 ways we can become confined by our past and why we need to develop a proper perspective in order to seize the moment of today! We need to remember that "Yesterday Ended Last Night!"
How do you define greatness? And what does it mean to be great? Is it perfection? Is it excellence? I think the word greatness is a synonym for excellence. Some people wrongly associate excellence with perfection, and, therefore, don’t pursue it. The ancient Greeks used the word “Arete” for excellence. What is interesting is that their definition of this word included “fulfilling the purpose for which you were created” and “living up to your potential.” Listen to today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments to discover 3 Critical Steps to pursue "greatness" in your life!
The beginning of a new year brings excitement and opportunity! It also brings a new season of our Monday Morning Moments podcast. As you begin this new year, my prayer is that your year would be one of focus, action, passion, and purpose. In today's podcast, I offer some tips for focusing on the right goals - the essential goals - and how to develop goals that will be meaningful and actionable and will help you grow personally and professionally in your journey.
You can also read this complementary blog post as well.
Are you in a season of waiting right now? Are you waiting for a new opportunity? A new relationship? A promotion? A goal to be achieved? Healing? A smoother path with less stress and more clarity? Seasons of waiting can be challenging, because most of us hate to wait!
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the benefits of waiting, and why waiting is an active, not passive, process. I also highlight the journey of Jalen Hurts, one of the quarterbacks for Alabama, and 3 things that we can learn from his season of waiting.
You can also read this blog post about the same topic.
Purpose. Calling. Vocation. Roles. Legacy. These are lofty but important words that we need to understand if we want to make the most of the moments of our lives and make a positive difference in the lives of other people that we lead, influence, and interact with on a daily basis. Today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments focuses on how true and committed faith leads to works that redeem and restore the world in which we live.
We all go through trials in our lives - tests of our faith and the foundation that we base our lives on. Some trials can rock our world if we allow adversity and a change in circumstances to cast doubt on who we are, why we are here, and who is guiding and helping us to navigate our lives.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a lesson that I recently taught from the book of James in the Bible. I pray that you will find this inspiring, comforting, and encouraging whether you are going through a trial in your life or just need wisdom to help prepare you for when the trials may come. Episode Outline:
A Story about Desi Linden's Boston Marathon Moment 4 Questions that are better than the question of "Why?" when you are in the midst of a trial The difference between joy and happiness Why we need to embrace trials as a part of life How training for a marathon relates to the journey of life Endurance: the result of a "Cumulative Effect and Daily Deposits" A true source of wisdom in all circumstances The battle of faith vs doubt
Leadership is a choice that everyone must make. You don't have to be the CEO of a company or have a fancy title to be a leader. Leadership equates to influence, and every one of us has influence, or the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.
Through our research and experience, we have found that the best leaders - the ones who make a significant, positive, and transformational difference in their organizations and in the lives of others - make 3 important choices every day. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explain what those choices are and offer some questions that can help you apply these choices to your own life and role as a leader.
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Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and respond to adversity or a change in circumstances. Resiliency, grit, and mental toughness can be improved and developed. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share key characteristics of resilient people in sports, business, and life based upon our research and experience in working with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
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We all have moments in life. Some moments we sleep, some we stumble, and some moments we soar. The decisions, choices, and responses we make in a moment produce momentum in our lives either to fly or to fall. Every moment counts! The question is: Do we make the most of the moments in our lives? And how do we respond when there is a brief stumble along the way?
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share about the importance of moments and why we should not take them for granted. I also offer 4 questions to help you direct your thoughts and actions in a powerful way in the midst of a moment. You can also read this blog post which complements today's podcast episode.
Sometimes, we find ourselves in a situation where our foundation is not strong and our circumstances have rocked our world! It is in these times, the mountaintop moments, and everything in between where I rediscover who the real source of my strength is.
Today's podcast episode is focused on the spiritual dimension of our lives, and I pray it encourages you to rely on God as your Rock, your Fortress, and your Savior in whatever circumstance and stage of life you are navigating.
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In my work with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, performance is a common theme. We all want to perform and do our best, especially in the greatest moments of our lives! The reality is that we are not perfect, and we will experience mountaintop moments and valley moments in our lives and everything in between. The key is to "be present" and bring our best mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to the moments on our lives.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer 6 practical steps that you can take to truly "perform in the moment." You can apply these principles to any role that you play in life. I hope you enjoy today's episode and listen to the end for a special opportunity to gain access to resources that will help you take your performance to the next level!
According to a recent State of the Global Workplace Report from Gallup, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. It is a serious problem that can affect the performance and profitability of your team, company, or organization. As a leader, you have a responsibility to do everything you can to be actively engaged and to create an environment that invites your employees to do the same. While employee engagement is a dual responsibility, leaders have a great opportunity to initiate this process.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 5 ways that you can improve the engagement of your employees and set them up for success.
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Jim Collins wrote a timeless classic book entitled Good To Great that many people have read. In this book, Collins explained about how great companies separate themselves from being just good companies. While there are many great concepts and quotes found in his book, the one quote that I love is: "Good is the enemy of Great!"
I have used this quote with the athletes and business leaders that I coach as well as the companies that I serve as a consultant to talk about what this means for their performance, their teams, and their organization or company. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the difference between "good players vs great players" in sports and relate it to any other role that you play in business and life.
Here is a link to a handout that I give the athletes that I coach regarding this topic. Feel free to download it and follow along with the podcast:
Good vs Great
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Sociologists have done studies and discovered that even the most introverted person will influence or impact 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not "If?" but "How will we impact others?" Most people want to make a positive impact with their lives. In order to make a positive impact we have to be present - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Impact is what we make it...based on our choices.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 different mindsets that will determine how we impact the outcomes in our lives, especially when faced with challenging and difficult circumstances. I also share a story of someone who chose to have a determined and focused mindset, which eventually led him to a performance and achievement that he will forever treasure!
Sometimes, I get ahead of God's purpose and plan for my life. What I mean by this is that I can feel so confident in my own gifts, talents, and ability to discern what is right that I forget to seek His guidance in advance. There are moments when I jump into my day without seeking His wisdom and aligning with His agenda for my life.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a talk that I gave to our Ranch Bible Study class on how King David - the same David that defeated Goliath - got ahead of God's purpose and plan for his life. I hope this blesses you this week as you consider your calling, platform, and sphere of influence.
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The best performers in sports, business, and life have one secret that allows them to unleash their talent. They find joy in what they do! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share how possessing joy and passion for what you do in any area of your life can help you unleash your best. I also share the four core values that Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, identified to rally his team around and bring out their individual and collective excellence on their way to great seasons and several NBA championships.Joy: A Core Value of the Golden State Warriors (Photo Credit: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
In our leadership program The Invisible Hand of Leadership, we identify 7 roles of transformational leaders and 5 habits that make them effective. One of the roles is Leader as Designer. Designing is an art. For leaders, it is the art of setting your people up for success. To achieve this leaders must understand the people, problems, and goals associated with their team or organization. The Designer is a master architect who designs systems, "plays," and underlying structures which allow the team to succeed and perform at their best.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss this very impactful but sometimes invisible role and how you can become a more effective designer in your leadership role in sports, business, and life.
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Why are you here? It's a question that demands an answer, especially as it relates to the purpose of your life and the calling you have been created for. I believe that everyone has a purpose, and the key to making the most of your moments with the time that you have is to identify and embrace it! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will learn:
The importance of discovering your calling The impact of a personal mission statement A process for discovering your calling The results and impact of discovering your calling
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People seek comfort in different ways. Most of the time, seeking comfort is in response to a trial or circumstance that is annoying, challenging, and/or overwhelming. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I wanted to share a Bible study lesson that I recently taught on how to find true comfort in life in the midst of whatever circumstance you may be facing.
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If you are a competitor, you want results. In fact, you may be obsessed with outcomes, and you are definitely graded and measured by metrics at the end of the day. Whether it is the outcome of a shot or the result of a game, measurements help to define your success. Because of this, it is easy to become obsessed with outcomes and let them dominate your mind during any kind of performance. When you do this, you are focusing on the wrong thing, and it will ultimately lead you to pressing and trying to control the outcome versus influencing and impacting the outcome.
Fortunately, there is a better way to achieve the outcome that you desperately desire. In working with many elite professional and amateur athletes across all sports, we have found that focusing on the process is essential to achieving the outcomes that you want. We call it being "Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused." In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about this principle and how it can help you maximize your potential and achieve your goals in sports as well as in business and life.
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We all want control. We want control of our lives, our relationships, our career, situations and outcomes related to our lives, and we don't want to give up control. We want to be in the driver's seat, and we don't like others telling us "how to drive." Yet, it has been my experience that when I give up control and hold onto things loosely, I find that I can lead from a more authentic and impactful state. In other words, I don't press and try to do unnatural things to control the outcome of my actions. When I stay focused on the process and give up control of the circumstances, situations, and outcomes of my life to God, I am more free to lead in the right way. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore the idea of control and why we need to give up control in order to receive control, or better said, responsibility and leadership to steward the talent that we have been gifted, the relationships we have been granted, and the opportunities we have been given.
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In sports, business, and life, it's important to review where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. Great teams and organizations do this all the time both on an annual and quarterly basis.
I think it is even more critical for you as an individual and leader to do a quarterly review to assess how you are doing and who you are becoming. If you have committed to some meaningful goals this year, the end of a quarter is a great opportunity to take a time out to celebrate and learn from the past, take inventory of the present, and prepare for the future.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some things to consider in planning your quarterly review and some key questions to ask during this very important time with yourself.
Key Questions to Consider:
What has become clear since we last met? What is one important thing that you have learned about yourself lately? What are some accomplishments in the past 3-4 months that you are most proud of? What excites you most about your future? What accomplishments will bring you the greatest sense of pride? How would others describe your performance? How would you describe your performance? What do you need to start, stop, and continue doing? Rate your current ability to handle challenges (fear, pressure, doubt, negative thoughts, and/or lack of confidence) on a scale of 1 to 10 (low to high). Is there a specific challenge that you want to work on in the next 3-4 months that you think could help you have your next breakthrough performance?
Vision is important! We must be able to see a future for ourselves beyond this current moment and do everything we can to live that vision every day. As Les Parrot says in his book 3 Seconds, "Vision is a picture of the future that gives passion to the present."In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss the importance of having vision in your life and some key questions to ask in developing a vision for yourself, your family, and your team.Vision QuestionsWhere do you see yourself in 3 years?What are you willing to sacrifice to get there?What are you willing to change to get there?Who is going to help you realize your vision?
We all go through setbacks in our lives. Distractions that deter us from becoming all of who we are. Disappointments that discourage us from impacting those within our sphere of influence. How do you respond in the midst of a valley moment?
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss a simple acronym that can help you respond when a crisis occurs as well as when your focus and attention are needed the most. Check out this episode to discover the secret of the best performers in sports, business, and life!
Being present is a challenge for many people, and technology and social media are not the only culprits that steal ourselves from engaging with others. Many times, it's the thoughts in our head that keep us from connecting fully to outcomes and others.
In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss what it means to "be present" and reasons why we are not fully present at times. You will also learn the 4 dimensions of your life that you need to engage in if you want to be fully present in the moments of your life as well as examples of how to be present. A great example of this was Nick Foles, backup quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, who seized an opportunity because of an injury to Carson Wentz, the starting quarterback of the Eagles, and led his team to a Super Bowl victory over the Patriots.
You have one life to live, and you don't want to let it pass you by being absent from the opportunities that you receive every day to make a positive impact in the lives of others!
With the start of the new year, we set goals including plans for how to eat healthier in the new year. Yet, sometimes we get off track from the direction we planned due to distractions, a lack of discipline, bad habits, and limited or no accountability. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I invited Catherine Kruppa, my friend and expert dietitian, nutritionist, and wellness coach, to rejoin us for season 3 to give us some specific "advice for eating" to maintain and promote our health and wellness in the new year and beyond!
Episode Outline: From today's podcast, you will learn:
Why breakfast is the most important meal of the day How much water you should drink per day How many meals you should eat per day How to achieve your ideal weight How to maintain a consistent energy level throughout the day
Additional Resources:
Advice For Eating - Catherine Kruppa's web site Email Catherine Kruppa - to sign up for her newletter as well as coaching with her or one of her incredible nutrition and wellness coaches
As you begin the new year, I want you to stay engaged and excited about your goals in 2018 and beyond. And not just for a day, a week, or this month, but for the whole year! The beginning of a new year often brings hope, possibility, and momentum, but some people get distracted and discouraged after a few weeks or months and disown their goals that were meaningful to them at the beginning of the year.
As we begin Season 3 of Monday Morning Moments, today's podcast builds on a podcast episode from the end of season 2 and offers 4 specific strategies to accomplish your goals in 2018 and beyond!
Episode Outline: In order to successfully achieve your goals in 2018 and beyond, here are 4 keys to making it happen:
Develop SMARTER goals - Michael Hyatt’s system for developing the right goals:
Specific Measurable Actionable Risky Time-Keyed or Time-Bound Exciting Relevant
Keep Your Goals Visible Align Action to Aspirations Celebrate Success
If you are interested in going further and desire accountability and a coaching relationship in 2018, email me to discover how we can help you and your team grow as a leader and peak performer in sports, business, and life. You can also check out some of the coaching and leadership development programs on my web site.
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Recently, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing my friend Sarah Jones, founder and CEO of Miss Jones Baking Co. and wanted to share our conversation with you in today's episode of Monday Morning Moments. Sarah is a friend, innovator, and successful entrepreneur who founded Miss Jones Baking on the idea that baking products could both taste great and include healthy and clean ingredients. She has been referred to as the "Millennial Betty Crocker" and is creating a generational movement back to traditional baking. In just over 2 years, she and her team have been able to get their products into approximately 5000 stores including some of the biggest grocery and health food stores in the United States.
I think you will be inspired by Sarah's journey to start Miss Jones Baking including how she persevered through the challenges of innovating a market space that had not changed drastically in many years. I think you will also enjoy learning how she leveraged her experiences at several companies to finally launch off on her own to pursue her true calling in life. Also, be sure and check out the special contest giveaway below!
Special Bonus: As a result of this interview, Sarah wanted to offer a gift to one lucky person. She has been gracious enough to provide her Miss Jones Baking Bundle (a package that is worth over $70) which includes:
1 package of every Miss Jones Baking product (including cookie and brownie mixes, frosting and cake mixes, and her Limited Edition Peppermint Frosting) 1 custom Miss Jones Baking spatula 1 pack of recipe cards to get you or someone in your house inspired to bake!
The rules of the contest are as follows:
Follow Miss Jones Baking (@missjonesbakes) on Instagram. Follow Me (@mvanhoozer) on Instagram. Leave a comment about why you would want to win the Miss Jones Baking Bundle on my Instagram contest post and tag a friend for extra entries and chances to win. If you are not on Instagram, subscribe to this podcast through either iTunes or Google Play using the Subscribe buttons on this post, and leave a comment on this post after you subscribe saying why you would want to win the Miss Jones Baking Bundle. You can also follow me and Miss Jones on Facebook for extra chances to win.
The contest begins on December 18th and will end on December 20th. The winner will be notified by December 22, 2017, and we will coordinate getting your baking bundle shipped out to you!
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It's easy to set goals or make resolutions for the new year, but it takes a special kind of person to actually achieve their goals! In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will learn how to go from being a goal setter to a goal achiever. While you may have achieved some very meaningful and incredible goals in the past, I am sure there are areas of your life where you have not reached the goal or failed in the attempt and process to reach the goal.
Today's podcast will highlight some specific reasons why people don't achieve their goals as well as some key techniques and strategies that you can use to help you achieve your goals in the new year and beyond.
Episode Outline: Here is a link to a blog post on this topic that will provide a great outline of today's podcast episode:
Why You Won't Achieve Your Goal
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As a leader, it is important that you are effective in managing things and leading people. Your use of and investment in the time that you have are the keys to doing both of these tasks well. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer 5 questions that will help you discern what you need to hold on to and what you need to delegate as it relates to the investment of your time and attention. You will also learn 4 D's of Productivity that can help you manage your physical and digital inbox.
Episode Outline:
The Goals:
Create capacity for you and your team Maximize your production capacity and the production capacity of your team
"Capacity" - The time to get things done "Production Capacity" - The ability to produce Key Questions:
What are you uniquely qualified to do? What do others do better than you? What are you holding onto that you should delegate? What can you do to help others be better managers of your time? What rewards/outcomes will be realized in your life through effective delegation?
4 D’s of Productivity:
Do Delegate Defer Delete
I doubt you are suffering from too much encouragement today! The word encouragement comes from the Latin word "cor" which means heart. Encouragement literally means to give heart, strength, and courage to another person. We all desire and need encouragement in our lives. Yet, there are some leaders who either don't know how to encourage others or intentionally decide not to do it. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss 4 ways that great leaders encourage others.
Episode Outline: Encouragement should be:
Specific Timely Authentic
4 Ways to Encourage Others:
Communicate "I Believe in You!" Focus on Clear Standards of Excellence. Expect the Best For and From People. Notice and Recognize Contribution and Achievement.
Congratulations to the World Series Champion Houston Astros who defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 7 games in one of the best World Series in history! In celebration of that accomplishment, which we are still cherishing in Houston, today's podcast episode focuses on 4 leadership lessons that we can learn from Astros Manager A. J. Hinch. These leadership techniques can be applied in any realm of life and can help you be a better leader and inspire your team to perform at its best!
Episode Outline:
Connect with your players/team. Maximize their potential. Believe and trust in them to "do their thing." "Be the consistent heartbeat in the room."
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, we focus on the importance of "sowing" at a deeper level when it comes to relationships in our lives, especially our relationship with God, and the adverse effects when we "sow" at a shallow level. The principle of sowing deeply can be applied to any relationship in our life.
Episode Outline:
BIG IDEA: We desire what we cannot have and become complacent with what completes us. Idolatry - when what we admire takes the place in our lives that only God deserves - the idol becomes number 1 in terms of our time, talent, and treasure. A shallow commitment leads to frustration, misplaced expectations, and impatience which results in idolatry. "Sowing at a surface level results in reaping an unfruitful harvest…in our own lives and in the lives of others." "Every idol makes two simple and extravagant promises. “You shall not surely die.” “You shall be like God.” ― Andy Crouch, Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power
Call to Action:
Nurture patience in our lives based on who God is and what He has done in our lives Use God’s gifts for His glory Pray and appeal to God on behalf of other people Invest in our relationship with God Know Him, trust Him, walk with Him
“I am also practicing cello to wean myself from power and accomplishment, to place myself back in the posture of a learner, cultivator, and creator. To become a bit like a child. To detoxify from the too-ready recognition and privilege that accompany even the most modest forms of success, to become available again for something surprising and new. Just as children flourish by growing into adults, so adults flourish by cultivating childlikeness, avoiding the spiritual hardening of the arteries that comes with competence and experience.” - Andy Crouch, Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power
[shareable cite="Mike Van Hoozer"]"Sowing at a surface level results in reaping an unfruitful harvest…in our own lives and in the lives of others."[/shareable]
[shareable cite="Andy Crouch" text="Every idol makes two simple & extravagant promises: You shall not surely die & You shall be like God."]"Every idol makes two simple and extravagant promises. 'You shall not surely die.' and 'You shall be like God.' ''[/shareable]
Congratulations to the Houston Astros who defeated the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to advance to the 2017 World Series! We have been through so much in Houston over the last several months including the damage and effects of Hurricane Harvey. This Houston Astros team has been a breath of fresh air and an example of what it means to be Houston Strong. Their resilience and grit has been inspiring! In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, we focus on 3 lessons that we can learn from the Houston Astros in their pursuit of another trip to the World Series including their epic Game 7 win over the Yankees!
You can apply these lessons or principles in any area of life:
What you choose to focus on magnifies in size Have an I Will Mindset Be Process-Focused
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will discover 10 questions that can help you effectively start your day. These 10 questions will help you be more effective as a leader in any role that you play in life. Also, you can consider these questions on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. I have used these questions over time to help me become more self aware and have also shared them with my coaching clients to keep them accountable to fulfilling their purpose and calling in life. While all 10 are great questions, you may want to focus on one or just a few today or this week, and deeply reflect on the answer or action that it reveals.
Enjoy today's podcast, and make it a great week!
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I am honored to interview my longtime friend and peak performance colleague Catherine Kruppa. Catherine and I have delivered workshops together, referred clients to each other, and also shared advice and counsel as we pursue our athletic goals. Catherine is one of the top nutritionists in the country and works with elite athletes, age group amateurs, and everyday people seeking to live a healthy lifestyle. I know you will benefit from today's podcast.
Catherine Kruppa (MS, RD, CSSD, LD) earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Master of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University. She is a registered, licensed dietitian, and wellness coach. She is also Board Certified in Sports Nutrition and specializes in weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, endometriosis, heart disease, and pediatric nutrition. She served as the Director of Nutrition for US Diving for 11 years. Catherine was a member of the Texas A&M Varsity Diving Team and is currently an active member of the running community in Houston. She has competed in 6 triathlons, including two ½ Ironmans, 16 marathons, 3 ultramarathons and is a 12 time Boston marathon qualifier. Catherine provides nutrition tips for Houston’s KSBJ FM 89.3 and nationally syndicated KLOVE radio.
Catherine is a frequent speaker for many organizations and businesses. She speaks on various topics in the area of nutrition such as: healthy eating, weight management, disease prevention, nutrition and exercise, and osteoporosis. She has also presented programs for Channel 13 News Health Beat, Channel 2 News, Channel 8 Midday Show and Fox News. She appears regularly on the LiveWell Network, a home, health and lifestyle channel owned by ABC. Catherine worked as the local dietitian for the Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss Program and the dietitian for the 2004, 2008 and 2012 US Olympic Diving Teams as well as for Former President George H. W. Bush, Olympic Gold Medalists Laura Wilkinson and David Boudia.
You can learn more about Catherine and her incredible team of nutritional coaches at Advice For Eating.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about how to engage as a leader of influence and impact. We need transformational leaders now more than ever to step up and step out to make a positive impact within the sphere of influence they have been given! Check out this podcast to discover 4 key things that you need to do to lead more effectively at home, in sports, at work, and in your community.
Episode Outline:
Be Aware
Self Awareness is the first step to leadership and influence. What do we need to be aware of?
Our Strengths Our Passions - what energizes us Our Opportunities
“What has become clear since we last met?” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Data Points/Experiences What clarity have you drawn from those experiences? What action does that drive you to?
“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” - Frederick Buechner Being aware is where we begin to discover our calling.
Be Present
“The Legacy You Live is the legacy you leave.” - Ken Blanchard "Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future” - Fulton Oursler We must be present physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally in order to live out our calling and lead in the places that God is leading us. Being present is where we engage.
Be a Learner
We must appreciate the journey of deliberate practice and mastery in order to excel, grow, and achieve. “I am still learning.” Michelangelo at age 87 Call to Action:
Meet with mentors. Find the free. Put routines, systems, and habits in place that will help you grow and learn. Be a Lead Learner. Learn/Teach/Apply method from Stephen Covey
Being a Learner is where we grow.
Be a Leader
“Leadership is authentic self-expression that creates value.” - Kevin Cashman Sociologists have estimated that even the most introverted person will impact over 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not "Will you influence others?" but How will you influence others?” Call to Action:
Seek out leadership opportunities. Don’t become complacent, comfortable, or acclimate for too long. Challenge yourself. Lead authentically from a servant’s heart.
Being a leader is where we make a positive impact within our sphere of influence and fulfill our calling.
In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the power of a defining moment. You can't always predict when a defining moment will happen in your life, but you can be prepared for it. The sad reality is that many people never realize the opportunities that they have to unleash their strengths, talents, and gifts in the midst of an opportunity to positively impact others. Defining moments provide that opportunity for us, and they also present an opportunity for us to get very clear about our calling and purpose in life.
Episode Outline:
Defining moments allow you to unleash your strengths, talents, and gifts in the midst of an opportunity to positively impact others. Defining moments provide clarity of your identity and calling. You can't always predict when a defining moment will happen, but you can be prepared for it. Preparing for defining moments involves learning from the past. The key to preparing for a defining moment in your life involves the following principle: "Focus on the Moment." To have focus in the moment, you have to "focus on the moment." Focusing on the Moment involves asking the following questions:
What's at stake? Who else is involved? How can I make a difference?
Other questions to consider:
Why do you have the platform (i.e. title, role, sphere of influence) that you have? What are you doing with that sphere of influence? Who is being impacted by your platform? How are they being impacted? How are you preparing for the defining moments in your life? When you think about your entire life as a “moment” in time, how have you prepared yourself to focus on the “moment?”
[shareable cite="Mike Van Hoozer"]"To have focus in the moment, you have to focus on the moment."[/shareable]
Great leaders in sports, business, and life consistently rise to the occasion and lead in the moment! They assess the current situation or opportunity and consider how their past experiences have prepared them for this moment to make a positive impact in the lives of other people. The best part of this is that transformational leaders step up to serve others...not themselves!
In today's podcast, I talk about how leaders do this by identifying 3 basic steps that help them truly lead in the moment:
Step Up - Learn From the Past Step Out - Prepare For The Future Step Forward - Perform in the Moment
I also offer and discuss 7 questions that can help you grow as a leader at work, at home, in sports, and in your community:
How are you growing as a leader? What is your plan for personal growth? Do you invest time in learning from the past? How self aware are you? When the moment calls, do you respond? Even if you are not in a formal role of leadership, how can you influence the influencers based on your strengths, talents, gifts, and past experiences to respond in the right way? How can you make a positive difference at home, at work, and in your community?
Remember, there is no one right way to serve. Serving others is all about leveraging your strengths, passions, and opportunities to make a positive impact in the lives of other people within your sphere of influence.
Welcome to Season 2 of Monday Morning Moments! We took a few weeks off to close out the summer and recharge and hope you have had an excellent summer with family and friends. We had over 2000 downloads in just a couple of months for Season 1, and I truly appreciate your support for this podcast! For this new season, we will continue to focus on topics that help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life including interviews with experts and colleagues and episodes that challenge you to think differently about maximizing your potential and achieving your goals.
In today's episode, I share a talk that I recently gave to our Ranch Bible Study about the blessings of true and deep forgiveness. Grace is a wonderful thing when we receive it at a soul level and not just a surface level. Psalm 32 in the Bible gives us great insight and wisdom from King David who experienced the blessings of grace and forgiveness once he had confessed his sins. The big idea is that we must receive grace and forgiveness deeply, specifically, and completely in order to receive the blessings of peace, rest, and mercy.
Sometimes, we don't enjoy the moments in our lives. Now, I know not every moment was meant to be enjoyed, especially when it comes to trials in our lives. But, there are times when we are not fully present in moments that were meant to experienced and appreciated! When I wrote my book, Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, one of the 6 principles that I highlighted was Enjoy The Moment. In today's podcast, you will learn why enjoying the moments in your life is important and 3 concepts for how to do this effectively.
Episode Outline: To enjoy the moment, I have found three key supporting concepts that can make this principle come alive in your life:
The journey is as important as the goal
Consider the following questions when pondering the concept of the journey:
What did it take for you to reach your goal? Who has helped you along the way? Who has been impacted by your journey? How did your journey affect your growth as a person?
Love who you are
Do you love who you are and who you are becoming? Do you let feelings affect your acceptance of core truths about your life? If you let negative feelings affect your thoughts and ultimately your actions, you will never reach the mountaintops that are prepared just for you. Consider the following equation: A = T2 + F Unpacking the equation: Our attitude (A) equals thoughts based on truth (T2) plus or minus our feelings (F). We must maintain a foundation of truth in our lives, and our thoughts must reflect these truths. You have a choice in whether to believe what is true about your life, but your decision does not determine its truth. As Dr. Barry Landrum, my father-in-law and former pastor, says, “The truth is still the truth even if no one believes it. And a lie is still a lie no matter how many people believe it.” What truth is God trying to communicate to you about Himself and about your life?
Love what you do
Do I love my work? What are my strengths and talents? What do those who know me best say my strengths and talents are? What am I really passionate about? Do my strengths, talents, and passions line up with what I am currently doing? Am I fully engaged in my work? On Monday morning, do I have a yearning that I MUST be there? Do I make a positive impact?
Mentoring can be a powerful force in the life of another person! In a previous podcast, I shared 10 ways to become an effective mentor. In this week's podcast, I share 10 ways to enhance your role as a mentee.
Episode Outline: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Role As A Mentee:
Seek out a mentor. Constantly ask questions of your mentor in order to learn. Sample questions include:
What has become clear since we last met? What do you wish you had known earlier in your career? What perspective have you gained based on your experience? What books are you currently reading, studying, and learning from? What is your leadership philosophy? What is the best advice you ever received? What advice would you give to me?
Observe your mentor in action. Develop a relationship with your mentor. Have “off-line” conversations with your mentor or counselor. Develop a peer mentoring group to learn a technology, skill, or ability. Encourage your mentor! Find the free. Establish goals that you want to accomplish with your mentor. Communicate your goals, dreams, and passions with your counselor or mentor.
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Leadership is important in sports, business, and life! We love working with leaders who are passionate about growing their skills and developing the leadership culture of their teams and organizations. The Invisible Hand of Leadership© is one of our foundational programs that we offer to businesses, schools and universities, sports teams, and non-profits to help them grow their leadership potential and experience. In today's podcast, I discuss one part of the program - the 7 Roles of a Transformational Leader - and offer 10 ways that you can enhance and grow your role as a coach, counselor, and mentor to the people you lead and influence.
Episode Outline
Constantly ask the question, “Am I unleashing the creative brain cells of my people?” View the recruitment and development of talent as your number one priority! Take responsibility for their careers. Build a relationship with the people you are mentoring, counseling or coaching. Model the way! Pave the way! Invest time with your people. Listen empathically. Motivate and encourage your people. Care about your people.
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In today's podcast, I talk about 2 men who stepped up and assumed a leadership role in my life after my father left me and my mom at a young age. I am forever grateful for the role these 2 men played in my life and what they taught me about faith, integrity, responsibility, commitment, sports, leadership, and making the most of the moments in my life!
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Leadership is important in sports, business, and life, and the best leaders know how to find their leadership voice in order to communicate well with the people they lead and influence. In today's podcast, I explore 5 techniques that can help you communicate and connect authentically with your team. I also offer 6 questions that every great leader should ask.
Episode Outline: 5 Effective Leadership Communication Techniques:
Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood© (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey) Communicate the Right Ratio of Positive to Constructive Feedback Communicate Feedback in Terms of the Other Person's "Potential To Be" Be Vulnerable and Open Encourage Others and Connect to Core Values
6 Questions Every Great Leader Should Ask:
How are you doing? What are you most proud of over the last few months? What opportunities have you leveraged? What successes have you had? What challenges, if any, do you have in front of you? How can I help?
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In this week's podcast, I share a message that I originally delivered at West University Baptist Church about the importance of preserving your marriage. The principles and verses shared in this message are essential for preserving the precious relationship of marriage. You will hear how we often keep score instead of unconditionally loving our spouse and showing mutual respect to each other.
Episode Outline To preserve means "to keep alive or in existence, to maintain, and to keep safe from harm or injury." Marriage is one of the most sacred covenants you can make; yet, we often don't invest in properly nurturing this precious relationship. Over time, two people who vowed to become one can grow apart and wonder what happened. Specific concepts in this week's podcast:
The importance of preserving Our calling to complement, supplement, and complete the other person How keeping score of all the wrongs the other person has done clouds the lens we view them through "Conflict often results from differences and pride. Differences can create conflict, and pride keeps us from resolving it." Why we need to release and surrender unmet expectations
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[shareable cite="Mike Van Hoozer"]Conflict often results from differences and pride. Differences can create conflict, and pride keeps us from resolving it.[/shareable]
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In today's podcast, I share 6 principles for making your moments count for what matters most. I also share some practical strategies for how to apply these principles and make this happen on a daily and weekly basis. The principles are based on my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most as well as the work that we do developing leaders in sports, business, and life.
Episode Outline: 6 Principles for Making Your Moments Count:
Focus on the Moment Enjoy the Moment Engage in the Moment Perform in the Moment Pray in the Moment