Healthy aggression pays off at work, but what about at home? Brian sits down for a conversation with his oldest daughter about the pros and cons of being an aggressive parent.
Nov 25, 2019•37 min
History has lessons to teach, but are we listening? Brian sits down with author and biographer, Stephen Mansfield, to take a deeper dive into some of the great lives of history, unearthing what can be learned about aggression from men like Arthur Guinness, Winston Churchill, and Booker T. Washington.
Nov 18, 2019•47 min
In 2014, Tyler Jack Harris was broke and alone. A failed business and marriage left him feeling like a victim. But the day he chose to take ownership of his life, it began to change. Brian sits down with the entrepreneur, motivator, and member of Forbes Business Development Council to hear his inspiring story of aggression.
Nov 11, 2019•29 min
Recorded live before a student audience at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Brian sits down for an engaging and encouraging conversation with renowned author and storyteller Bob Goff. Bob tells stories from his legendary life, and gives practical advice for putting love into action.
Oct 28, 2019•47 min
Instead of avoiding pain at all costs, what if we expected it and let it inform our decision making? Brian sits down with the Program Director for Pediatric Sports Medicine at Dayton Children's Hospital (Dayton, Ohio) for a discussion on pain, concussions, and why youth sports are worth the risk.
Oct 21, 2019•24 min
Rocky Boiman decided as a child he wanted to play football at Notre Dame. He not only achieved that goal, but went on to a storybook NFL career, including a Super Bowl Championship with the Indianapolis Colts. In conversation with Brian, Rocky reflects on the power of aggression, learning hard work from his father, and what keeps him motivated after leaving the NFL behind.
Oct 14, 2019•28 min
Aggression prompted Kirk Perry to be the first person from his family to attend college—and its carried him on an incredible journey from Cincinnati to Korea to Silicon Valley. Brian sits down with his close friend for an inspiring conversation about making your life count... and what its really like to work for one of the most successful businesses on the planet: Google.
Oct 07, 2019•35 min
Entrepreneur Liz Bohannon's life has been defined by aggressive decisions—from starting Sseko Designs to benefit women in Uganda, to fighting against gender stereotypes in business. She joins Brian to share her wisdom and experience.
Sep 30, 2019•35 min
Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz is widely considered one of the greatest offensive tackles in NFL history. Brian joins Anthony for a conversation on how competitive aggression has served him well—in football, marriage, business and beyond.
Sep 09, 2019•39 min
There's nothing aggressive about staying in "holy huddles" of people who already think like you do. Brian invites his friend, Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati's first openly gay elected city council member, to talk about their aggressive move to pursue friendship, and to demonstrate what it looks like to disagree well.
Sep 02, 2019•46 min
Being aggressive means finding worth in people and places other people want to ignore. Brian sits down with Beth Guckenberger, author and co-director of Back2Back Ministries, to hear about her aggressive choice to see value in orphaned and vulnerable children—both abroad and at home.
Aug 26, 2019•32 min
Aggression isn't only for the young. Brian is joined by 71 year-old radio legend, Bill Cunningham, for an unfiltered discussion around work, marriage, and learning to make decisions for the long-haul.
Aug 19, 2019•33 min
Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming the star player for their hometown team. For most of us, it stops there. But for Nick Hagglund, MLS star defender for FC Cincinnati, that dream has become reality. But it didn't happen overnight. And it didn't happen passively.
Aug 12, 2019•26 min
Who is the most powerful woman in banking? Teresa Tanner, that's who. Hear her story, from working the counter at McDonalds to the C-suite of a Fortune 500 company. How did she do it? Aggressive moves.
Aug 05, 2019•31 min
His name is attached to some of the finest dining in Cincinnati and beyond. But behind the food is the story of man who's devoted his life to making aggressive decisions—running away from home as a teenager, going "all-in" on his start-ups , and a head-to-head confrontation with an unpopular (but famous) guest. Brian welcomes restauranteur and Cincinnati icon, Jeff Ruby, to The Aggressive Life.
Jul 29, 2019•31 min
Running from your past won't erase it. The aggressive move is to confront it, no matter how painful. Brian welcomes his friend, Judd Watkins, for an honest conversation about pain, healing, and moving forward.
Jul 22, 2019•32 min
In a world that seems to be tearing itself apart, talking race is an aggressive move. Host Brian Tome does just that (and much more) with his friend, former NFL player and Emmy Award winning football analyst, Solomon Wilcots.
Jul 15, 2019•39 min
Following your passion isn't as pretty as the movies make it look—it's dangerous, risky, and means choosing to suffer. Brian sits down with author Todd Henry to talk leaving your day job, pursuing passions, and stopping crime in New York City.
Jul 15, 2019•32 min
Passivity is killing us. The only answer? Learning to live aggressively. Host Brian Tome gives an overview of the problem, answer, and an introduction to his new podcast.
Jul 15, 2019•14 min
