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The NEXT Academy

Chad Jones and Cody Phillipswww.nextleadershipacademy.org
Dedicated to Construction Leadership, Brand Growth, and Staying on Offense. Chad Jones and Cody Phillips discuss these topics as well as the emerging role of The NEXT Leadership Academy, an intimate industry focused program, created for YOU, the highly motivated construction professional. We deliver episodes of The Goods, Hot Wire, Insights and The Search for Fulfillment to bring you strategies and tactics that can help you become your greatest self. #BeNEXT
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Episodes

Oprah and You | Obstacles Are Opportunities

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of #Oprah Winfrey's journey towards landing a role in "The Color Purple" and the lessons that can be learned through her experience. Obstacles are opportunities. Have patience and the belief that you may just be exactly where you're meant to be. This one is for all of you who are #grinding and not yet seeing the fruits of that labor! You must be willing to stay the course in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Relea...

Aug 28, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Tale of Two Farmers | The Importance of Outlook

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ covers the tale of two farmers: one with a negative attitude and one with a positive attitude. This story helps put in perspective the importance of outlook on your life. 🤔 “Every day there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” Recognize the negative moments and ✅ IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS instead of ❌ MAKING EXCUSES. You must be willing to stay positive in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership...

Aug 21, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Your Cherished Grudge | Let It Go

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ talks about our inherent love of #grudges! Like Reese Witherspoon's character in Big Little Lies said "I love my grudges. I tend to them like little pets." Is that YOU? What is your cherished grudge? Do you have grudges in your life that are way overdue to part with? I'm guessing the answer is a resounding YES. You must be willing to let go of your grudges in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 08.14.23 To Learn More vi...

Aug 14, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Make Them Feel You | Leave an IMPACT

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes you on a journey with a young boy named Alex and the impact he made at his local grocery store. How can you be like ALEX? How can you make them feel you? Leave an impact through intentional action. You must bless others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 08.07.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Aug 07, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 32

No Comment | It’s OK to NOT have an Opinion

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses something that we’ve all done: spoken on a topic we know nothing about. It’s OK to NOT have an opinion. Whether because of pressure, ignorance or just to be a part of a conversation; we’ve all chimed in when it’s absolutely unnecessary. REMEMBER: “No Comment” is an answer! You must be mindful of your words in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.31.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Jul 31, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Confidence Like a Ballerina | Build a Life of Mastery

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ highlights the life and extraordinary career of #MistyCopeland. What can we learn from Misty's incredible journey as a #ballerina? Build a life of mastery with #confidence and #competence. You must be willing to take action in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.24.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Jul 24, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Which Rocky Are You? | Keep Your Rookie Mindset

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses impressionable lessons from the Rocky movie series. Which Rocky are you? Between Rocky I and Rocky II we witness the transformation of humble beginnings to blinded greed. Are you willing to keep your rookie mindset? Are you working out in the freezer or lounging at the pool? You must be willing to work like a humble beginner in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.17.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershi...

Jul 17, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ants in a Jar | Do Not Let Them Divide Us

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the environment many of us feel like we are in…an environment of Us vs. Them. Ask yourself, who's responsible? The story of 100 Red Ants and 100 Black Ants warns us not to get swept up in the confirmation bias that is running rampant in our world. We are all much more alike than we are different. You must be willing to fight the status quo in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.10.23 To Learn More visit: ww...

Jul 10, 20232 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Our Flag 🇺🇸 | Freedom Is Not Free

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ brings "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬" penned by 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 to life. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄. Remember that when we are gathering together at cookouts, watching fireworks and enjoying a cold beverage to celebrate tomorrow’s great day. When you look at the American Flag, our Flag, do not forget those who gave us that freedom. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 �...

Jul 03, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Garden Hose of Hope | Learn to Manage Pressure

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ offers you the garden hose of hope and discusses the very relatable topic of PRESSURE. We, indeed are all human, and these reactions are physiologically normal. Learn to manage pressure. Are you going to give up when you feel that pressure, or choose to overcome it? You must be willing to manage all that life brings in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06.26.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Jun 26, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 26

$40.00 is Life Changing | Be Good to People

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of a family of 10 going to the circus and how $40.00 is life changing for some. Be good to people. It costs you nothing. We were created to be givers. You must be willing to help others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06.19.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Jun 19, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Welcome Diversity | The Key to Growth & Innovation

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the critical importance of diversity, both in experiences and the people in your life. Try and deeply consider other's opinions without getting defensive. If you look at any high-performing business and you will see diversity of thought as the key to GROWTH and INNOVATION❗️You must be willing to broaden your perspective in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06.12.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacad...

Jun 12, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Struggle to Fly | Fight Through Adversity

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the critical importance of fighting through adversity. Like the butterfly, you may have to struggle to fly. Oftentimes it’s in that time period that YOU are created. In the midst of those battles you will find the best version of YOU! Do not quit and embrace the struggle in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06.05.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Jun 05, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The Power of Words | What You Say Matters

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of how you phrase things. The power of words is incredible. What you say matters. The weight that your words carry could be life changing. Think about how you talk to your kids, your spouse, your friends, your coworkers and even to yourself. Let your words be those that inspire, not only others, but also yourself. You must choose your words carefully in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 05.29....

May 29, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Left or Right | Strengthen Yourself when Darkness Approaches

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes a look back at the tumultuous time surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election. Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart: a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor. You must be willing to stand strong in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 05.22.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

May 22, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Post vs. Kellogg's | What Can We Learn from Cereal?

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes a look back in history at #cereal titans, Post and Kellogg's and how they chose to (very differently) strategically maneuver during the Great Depression. What can we learn from cereal you ask? How are you positioned right now? You must be willing to learn from your past in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 05.15.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

May 15, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Baggage | Get Rid of The Past

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses why you should let go of your baggage. That emotional suitcase of 95% past and 5% future. Get rid of the past. The solution to this problem is often confused with a need for changing outside factors; your job, your house, your husband, your wife, however..."If YOU continue to walk around will all of that baggage a new environment will not change anything." You must be willing to move on from your past in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #...

May 08, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Beware of Broken Windows | Guard Against Mediocrity

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the “Broken Window Theory” and warns of #complacency pitfalls. Beware of broken windows. Guard against mediocrity and lowering your own standards. When you’re at the mountaintop of your personal and professional life, you must be maniacally focused on the inevitable pull to “coast” or “take it easy.” You must be vigilant in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 05.01.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipaca...

May 01, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Swimming Blind | The Importance of Visualization

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of Michael Phelps and his Coach Bob Bowman and the true power of #visualization. The importance of visualization cannot be overstated. To see the outcome, to picture every action you will perform in order to arrive there, to rehearse it again and again, to imagine the obstacles and opposition and how you will overcome them, to allow your mind to visualize what might be and how you will get there it’s not just for athletes and sporting endeavors...

Apr 24, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The Waiting Room | No Substitute For Life’s Experiences

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of patience and explains that we all must sit in the waiting room of life before we reach our true potential. There’s no substitute for life’s experiences. You have to have a belief that each day you’re growing closer to the person you dream of becoming. You must patiently work toward your vision in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 04.17.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Apr 17, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The Dash | Build a Meaningful Life

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the strong message behind The Dash, a poem by Linda Ellis. Build a meaning life, one with quality…one with purpose…one filled with passion. Leave a lasting impact on others. You must consider your dash in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 04.10.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Apr 10, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Change The Channel | Protect Yourself

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ challenges you to put your thoughts into perspective and realize that those negative fears are NOT reality. You have the power to change the channel and protect yourself from negative inputs. You must control the story you tell yourself in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 04.03.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Apr 03, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Just One Step | Action is Key to Stop Overthinking

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. A simplistic tale about the power of taking just one step forward. Action is the key to stop overthinking. You must focus on #action in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 03.27.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Mar 27, 20232 minSeason 1Ep. 13

9x10=91 | Turn Deaf Ears to Chattering Critics

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the importance of turning deaf ears to chattering #critics in your life. This tale is attributed to the great #AlbertEinstein and wonderfully portrays how often in today's society we face ridicule. A lifetime of greatness can be tarnished in seconds by the keyboard warriors waiting in the shadows to pounce. You must face the critics and naysayers head-on in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 03.20.23 To Learn Mor...

Mar 20, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 12

🚀 THE CONVERSATION with Social Psychologist and Author Dr. Robert Livingston - Full Length Release (March 2023) 🚀

Today we are diving into an important Conversation - How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations . In this episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Dr. Robert Livingston (Social Psychologist, Author, Lecturer) join us to discuss the science underlying bias and racism. How can you become part of the solution? In the wake of the social unrest of 2020 and growing calls for racial justice, many business leaders and ordinary ...

Mar 16, 202350 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Who’s In Your Flock? | Surround Yourself With The Right People

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Take inventory of who’s in your flock (your inner circle). According to research by social psychologist Dr. David McClellan of Harvard, the people you habitually associate with determine as much as 95% of your success or failure in life. You must actively cultivate an uplifting team around you in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 03.13.23 To Learn...

Mar 13, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 11

How Deep Are Your Pillars? | Build a Solid Foundation

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of building a solid foundation in your life. If you’re irritated easily, if you’re out of control, if you’re often high and then low... ask yourself, "How deep are my pillars?" You must build unshakeable anchors in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 03.06.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Mar 06, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Illusion of Choice | Mastery Demands All of You

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ reaches out to all of you who strive to stand out in life, to be #extraordinary. You live with an illusion of choice. To be great you do not have many choices. It takes what it takes and mastery demands all of you. You must put in unparalleled work and be ultra disciplined in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 02.27.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Feb 27, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Golden Buddha | Rediscover Your Passion

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the great story of the Golden Buddha and asks you to consider the emotional armor you walk around with on a daily basis. Look inward and search for the real you. Rediscover your passion! You must reconnect with your dreams in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 02.20.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Feb 20, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 8

🚀 EPIC LIFE with Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Justin Breen - Full Length Release (February 2023) 🚀

Today we are diving into building your EPIC LIFE - How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First. In this episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Justin Breen (Wall Street Journal, New York Times Best Selling Author and Prolific Entrepreneur) join us to detail how the ideas contained within Epic Life led Breen to create and build two successful global companies—all while spending more time with his friends and family. In Epic Life, you’ll lear...

Feb 13, 202339 minSeason 6Ep. 2
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