In a VERY SPECIAL episode, we hear from PASTOR JOHN MUYA!!! He is the Pastor of three churches near Nakuru, Kenya in Africa. I got a chance to speak to John after he messaged me on Messenger that he is a listener of our GRIT TO GREATNESS podcast. GOD is always working!!! He shares about his journey for God's Kingdom, his family and churches. YOU CAN NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!!
Our SPECIAL GUEST, CHRISTINA BAKER, is a West Point graduate and Military Veteran that spent 13 months in Iraq, and served at Fort Hood and Fort Jackson. WE TRULY APPRECIATE HER SERVICE!!! Then she spent 15 years in the Mortgage industry, and now serves as the VP of Sales Support and Resolutions with Aflac. She shares a WORLD of WISDOM with us. Some of her PEARLS OF WISDOM include; DEFINE SUCCESS for You Do NOT Compare Yourself to others (GOD'S Journey for them is different) Find a GOAL & GO AFT...
Kelsey joins us again for a Special episode. What starts as a discussion about WINNING, turns into an emotional journey into mindset and mental health. We discuss what it takes to win, but also what winning really means. And yes, we talk about March Madness, University of Tennessee sports, and Kelsey even quotes Pat Summit. DO NOT MISS IT!
Anne Swanson has been successful in life, and in sales. She shares with us some of her Keys to being successful over a long period of time. Some of her valuable points include... SOLVE PROBLEMS...and Don NOT get defensive SELL to the NO...and OVER COMMUNICATE EMBRACE CHANGE FINISH ON A POSITIVE...and FINISH THE DAY WITH A PLAN for the next day SET BOUNDARIES
We start with an IMPACTFUL story of a teenager with NO LEGS that became the STATE CHAMPION in wrestling! Then Kelsey shares his latest Acronym...PRIDE...and what that stands for. Then he shares about going after your DREAMS, and having HATERS??? Other NUGGETS include... Successful people have PRIDE WHO you are WHAT you REPRESENT The IMPACT you are making (LEGACY) EXCEED EXPECTATIONS...and START with YOURSELF TALK TO YOURSELF, DO NOT LISTEN TO YOURSELF
Daniel shares his story of GROWTH and SUCCESS from childhood to his recent promotion. His key action items are; PERSEVERANCE COURAGE MINDSET He also discusses being a part of a TEAM environment, Having GOALS GOD works through our TOUGH TIMES Its hard to be discouraged when you have GRATITUDE GOD is cleaning out the cobwebs in your life Get out of your COMFORT ZONE
Jennifer shares how God led her to her newest venture. She shares her story of the red bird, and the journey it sent her on. She has started REDBIRD PRESS, and a journal entitled PROJECT YOU that has had a tremendous response. It helps you to BECOME THE BEST VVERSION OF YOURSELF, through HABITS AND A RHTHYM of life. She also shares thoughts and ideas such as... Less Therapy, MORE BIBLE CAN'T BE BLESSED AND STRESSED CHOOSE GRATITUDE
Matt and Alisha share Alisha's journey of weight loss and OCR racer. Its a emotional story of courage, attitude and effort. They share life lessons such as... You can CONTROL YOUR ATTITUDE AND EFFORT DETERMINATION is key SHARE your PASSIONS with others SHARE THE GOSPEL Do something for YOURSELF FOCUS is VITAL The journey CHANGES YOU, physically, mentally and emotionally GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE CONQUER your fears
Long time leader Matt Nemode shares how we can and should SERVE OTHERS. From his experience as a husband, father, friend, sales leader and now restaurant owner, he can share from different perspectives on the importance of service. Some valuable tips: COVID revealed people's concerns and problems We can PROVIDE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT Ask yourself, HOW CAN I REACH OUT AND HELP OTHERS? Be a part of the COMMUNITY SAY AND DO POSITIVE THINGS TREAT PEOPLE HOW THEY WANT TO BE TREATED
Dex is a True SERVANT LEADER, and he shares many tremendous values and steps we can take on our journey to GREATNESS through SERVANT LEADERSHIP! Such as... Diligence, Resilience, and Humbleness If you have been given something, SHARE IT Do not stop LEARNING LEAD PEOPLE that are down, as well as those that are up MODEL the right ATTITUDES and MINDSETS HARD WORK is a competitive edge Show GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING Some things are CAUGHT, not taught HAVE FUN
Erik gives us a glimpse into his new book, UNCOMMON TRUST. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 are his main scripture reference. Some of his main points: KNOW/ACKNOWLEDGE HIM We grow to TRUST HIM Antithesis: LEANING ON OUR OWN UNDERSTANDING STORIES we tell ourselves PROMISES OF GOD HE will make or PATHS STRAIGHT/DIRECT OUR PATH
Phil 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST...WHO STRENGTHENS ME!!!
Check out BRENE BROWN Her books (Dare to Lead), TED Talk and podcast Have a Vision Board "Move a Muscle, Change a Thought"
Cathy Lee is a true leader that has a heart for people. She shares how her plans were interrupted by God, and His plans were far better than hers. We also discuss PUTTING IN THE WORK, and that while we must seek God's plans, we must do our part as He directs us. Then we again dive into the importance of our MINDSET! She shares a great tip of making your car, or your vessel, a place of LEARNING AND MOTIVATION!
Books she shares... 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY CHASE THE LION LEAD FOR GOD'S SAKE
Books mentioned... Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg) Atomic Habits (James Clear) Winning The War In Your Mind (Craig Groeschel) Soundtracks (Jon Acuff)
Chuck does a review of some very special OLYMPIC PERFORMANCES and the ATHLETES THAT INSPIRED HIM. Many will remember this Olympic games for being postponed, and then not allowing spectators due to Covid, or for the protests. Chuck shares some very positive aspects of these games. He speaks of the patriotism, emotional moments, and spectacular athletic feats. There is no better event that speaks to DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION AND GRIT!!! But MOST IMPORTANTLY, he shares the special ways that some at...
Jason Fine shares his JOURNEY of how he was nominated from the restaurant he was working, to a sales opportunity. His journey from the start, to COVID, and success after difficult situations, is special. He reaches out to God and finds success and blessings when he puts in the work on his end. Some valuable thoughts he shares include... BE OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES Think of today as the past...LIVE IN THE MOMENT ...and you will definitely be reminded that GOD HAS A PLAN for your life!!!
Ginny shares with us from her vast experience in running, obstacle course races, coaching and life. Her concepts and strategies will benefit you in any and all areas of life. ...AND, she explains how RAM BURPPES work?? 1. Set "SMALL" GOALS 2. WRITE tour GOALS down (start journaling?) 3. Hold yourself ACCOUNTABLE 4. Work on your MINDSET (POSITIVE THOUGHTS) 5. OVERCOME OBSTACLES
This episode started out being about leading teams and leadership. BUT Beth and Jennifer Keller (no relation, LOL) quickly turned it into a plethora of NUGGETS OF WISDOM. There are too many to list here succinctly, but a few include... Be a VISIONARY (FOCUS) LEAD BY EXAMPLE Be a POSITIVE INFLUENCE Have a ROUTINE TAKE ACTION BE ACCOUNTABLE What is your WHY PAIN OF DISCIPLINE, or the PAIN OF REGRET
Our good friend Matt Cook returns to share STORIES and LESSONS from his recent SPARTAN ULTRA RACE. He shares about what he went through in his preparation, and during the race. The battle is both MENTAL and PHYSICAL. Some of his key points to be prepared to learn from are: MAKE THE DECISION There will be SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES The need for ACCOUNTABILITY Be STRONG AND COURAGEOUS/DO NOT QUIT Do you have a BHAG? (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)
Kelsey joins us again to share how we SOW, in order to REAP the HARVEST. The discussion builds around Developing a Business, but it can impact us in every area of our lives. We discuss having a WHY and how important that is. Then Kelsey shares his main three points of... 1. EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE 2. Have CONFIDENCE (and GODfidence) 3. FOLLOW UP One of several quotes he shares is, "Confidence plus Competence CAN NOT BE BEAT!!!"
Our two sons, Trey and Gabe, share their experiences in TRAINING for GREATNESS. They are motivated and disciplined in their pursuit of competing in physical events, and as a coach and business leader. They share valuable STEPS to GREATNESS such as... Have a PLAN Have a COACH ACCOUNTABILITY TRUST the PROCESS Make SACRIFICES MAKE TIME for WHAT YOU WANT, and WHO YOU WANT TO BE... THE RESULTS WILL COME AND THEY ARE WORTH IT!!! AND, GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU AND FOR YOU TO BE AND DO MORE!!!
Joe and Tom share how we can all have the mindset that successful entrepreneurs have, no matter our position or title. From their past careers, coaching business and new podcast they have developed and share SEVEN SECRETS of these leaders. 1. Take OWNERSHIP 2. Be NICE 3. Be a VISIONARY 4. Be a STRATEGIST 5. MOVE FAST 6. MAKE A DECISION 7. Be a CULTURE JUNKIE Their THREE (3) STEPS we can take today... 1. SOLVE PROBLEMS/ BE OF VALUE 2. HAVE A VISION/ THINK BIG 3. MOVE FAST
Young sales leader Ethan Greer shares three inspirational steps towards greatness. He brings life to success through hustle and consistency, and motivates us with his example of wisdom at such an early age. 1. Get into a PERFORMANCE based OPPORTUNITY 2. ZEBRAS AND CHEETAHS 3. CONSISTENCY beats intensity
Our Greatest Need is to "Know that I made a difference." Tony shares with us the importance of Biblical TRANSCENDENCE. (Many people say it as "Who am I?" or "Is there more to life?") His Four ways we can have this Transcendence: 1. Get out of your Comfort Zone (Live by Faith) 2. Collaboration (Iron sharpens Iron) 3. Serve others (Greatest among you...) 4. Generosity (More blessed to give...)
Olympic athlete Jess Oconnell, tells us about the Discipline, Determination and Grit it takes the be "world class", in any area of life. She shares about the importance of Balance to go along with the effort. She shares the importance of Coaching, and how she coaches other Elite athletes to achieve at a higher level. Her three ACTION STEPS TO GREATNESS... 1. Build Resilience 2. Love the Process 3. Practice Activities that will move you forward (High Value Activities)
If we are to SET GOALS, and work hard to achieve them, how do we know if they are GOD'S WILL for our lives? We discuss Gods "revealed will" and His "secret will". Erik shares about our Gifts, Passions and Opportunities. Erik's three steps for knowing God's Will for your life... 1. Search for answers in GOD'S WORD 2. Talk to TRUSTED CHRISIANS 3. PRAYER
Sales Training Guru Matt Cook shares his journey to improve his physical fitness through goals and habits. He compares this journey to those in our business, personal and spiritual lives as well. He discusses the quote: "Change is Good! YOU GO FIRST!" His three steps to GREATNESS: 1. Write down a GOAL of something you want to achieve. 2. Write down a HABIT you need to START in order to achieve that goal. 3. Write down a HABIT you need to STOP in order to achieve that goal.
Seek GOD'S plan (Jeremiah 29) Prepare ACT when you see the opportunity. Quote: "Its when ordinary people rise above the expectations, and seize the opportunity, that milestones are truly reached!
