The NEXT Academy

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

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 ul...

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 g...

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...

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...

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

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 ultima...

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...

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 wo...

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 #Be...

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 05.15.2...

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 anythi...

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 ultima...

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...

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...

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

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.nextleadershi...

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

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 i...

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...

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 y...

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.nextleadershi...

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 T...

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...

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...