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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast focuses on the question often used in our society.  Do you see the glass as half full or half empty?  There was a national conversation in recent weeks that reminded me of this often-asked question. This is NOT an endorsement of any candidate, only personality traits that it allowed me to reflect upon.  There are strengths in both approaches, one just...

This episode of Bainology Podcast focuses on a personal incident that occurred to me some fifty years ago. What started innocently with a backyard basketball eventually spread to every segment of my life both personally and professionally. It is a simple concept, but very powerful one that if everyone would adopt our world sincerely would be a better place.  Support the show

The episode of Bainology Podcast answers a question often asked: "Jeff what was your leadership style as an Athletic Director."  So in this podcast, I have attempted to share a few true examples of the reflection that I hope was displayed. Support the show

This week's episode has a different swing to our topic of "leadership"; whereas in the past we spoke of examples and traits of strong leadership skills, traits, and development.  This week look at the pitfalls of why some leaders fail in their efforts to be great leaders. Through my 45 years of leadership, I have found many common traits in the failed leadership effort that I have s...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast identifies the true difference between the mindset of Leadership/Leaders vs Management/Managers and the successful transition that has to take place.  Leadership is an acquired skill set that must be learned and exercised. It is much like a muscle to become stronger. You have to work it, build it to get stronger and stronger.  Leadership is much the sa...

This episode of Bainology speaks to the extreme importance of a person's attitude, as it can make a difference it success and failure. Your attitude can be the difference between achieving your dreams and falling short of your opportunities. A positive attitude can help you stay motivated, focused, and optimistic. On the other hand, a negative attitude can hinder your progress and lead to fee...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast I am sharing with you the greatest career advice ever given to me. It is stapled advice that I have carried with me since my first year of employment at 21 years-old through my post-retirement years of professional engagements. I will use this writing opportunity to give you a hint to make it all fall into place.  The key to a successful, long career i...

This week's episode focuses on a trait that in many ways, as a society, we've lost touch with the true meaning of gratitude.  As a result, we are missing out on the benefits of gratitude, which may be greater than many people realize. Showing gratitude does much, much than express acts of kindness and generosity; as well as, creating a cycle of positivity and goodwill.  Tune in and liste...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast visits Workplace Relationships and how complex, yet valuable, yet damaging they can be. Workplace Relationships are the specific expectations for interactions between people in different positions within a company or organization.  Whether personal, professional, or both and depending on the position or title enhances or dilutes the workplace culture. ...

This week's episode is a unique one, to say the least. Have you ever heard of imposture syndrome? It is the tendency to believe one's success is un-deserving, and that someday people will realize that you are a fraud.  These beliefs surface when there is evidence, such as degrees, titles, awards, and maybe even mild success on a much smaller scale indicating that one is worthy of the pos...

This week's episode reflects a list of the Balance Sheet of Life with a particular focus on the Fear of Failure.  We all have failures, disappointments, and/or setbacks.  They occur as youth, teenagers, young adults, experienced adults, and senior citizens. It is part of our lives, everybody's life.  It is how we learn. In reality, a lot of our setbacks occur when we associate with non-c...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast shares with you "What Great Teams Have in Common."  It is shared with you within two subsets: 1) Expectations from the leadership chair; and 2). Expectations from the team culture.  These expectations hold true whether it is a sports team, a corporate team, or any team structure. Tune in and see if you agree and if you can gather a golden nug...

This episode of Bainology Podcast is a reflection of the 2024 basketball sensation Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa.  She proved to us that we will meet different people throughout our journey, and not everyone will have the same point of view.  However, if we stay true to our dreams and goals, we will never be impacted by negative words and actions.  Support the show

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast identifies the six most important words for career opportunities. We all want to be appreciated. When something as simple as a sincere thank you can improve morale, loyalty, and productivity; then why not show your appreciation?  This episode identifies the best ways to express your appreciation, plus another valuable four-word tip.  Support the show

This week's episode is one of my favorites yet.  We have a return guest, Rev. Zach Moffitt, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Pulaski.  He speaks to the subject of the importance of our society having and maintaining a "Diversified Mindset".  I see the number one failure of people aspiring to be "leaders" but they cannot implement, consider, or even hear a di...

This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is about the requirements and skills of applying closure within leadership positions. It is always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn't matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over.  It happens to all of us.  To truly cher...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast is part 2 of the series "Unique Cornerstones of Leadership".  This thought process was stirred by 2024 being the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Asian dragons of Chinese legend are proactive with sweeping leadership powers that are very protective of their people. Tune in to hear about the four cornerstones of leadership and how you can apply the...

This week's episode is tied to the 2024 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon.  The dragons of Chinese legend are proactive with sweeping leadership powers that are very protective of their people. They breathe clouds, move the seasons, and control the waters of rivers, lakes, and seas.   As a result, it has encouraged me to identify my four leadership cornerstones.  The leaders who posses...

This episode of Bainology Podcast reflects on the great comparison of time and life, as it relates to living our lives to the fullest.  Living life to the fullest means understanding what makes you happy, what matters to you, and what you want to achieve.  While it may be easy to feel that you have no control over your fulfillment, in reality, the exact opposite is true.  Jeff will share his &quot...

This week's episode of the Bainology Podcast focuses on employees who have launched their careers and are ready to position themselves for their next opportunity.  Achieving those "next opportunities" should NOT be left for "chance", they are a by-product of positioning yourself, building your brand, and execution of duties.  This week's Bainology Podcast identifies f...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast shows the strong relationship between Leadership and Curiosity. Curiosity might have killed the cat, but it can enhance, engage, and empower a leader.   It has been scientifically proven that when you proactively explore and satisfy your curiosity, your brain floods your bloodstream and body with the hormone dopamine, which makes you feel happier.  Thu...

This week's episode highlights eight leadership traits that help enhance both your professional and personal New Year kick starts.  Change is a part of reality in successful people's lives both personally and professionally. What is important with the element of change when change is needed is the timing of when change is to take place. The new year is a prime opportunity to identify nee...

This episode of Bainology Podcast is similar to an anniversary podcast.  I will summarize the five strongest takeaways of leadership that are strong in my mind from our first year of podcasting.  True leadership practice has so many moving independent parts; however, they all interweave together like magic when properly executed.  This podcast will identify, in my opinion, five of the strongest le...

This week's episode of Bainology Podcast is a "take-off" on the 12 Days of Christmas song, except you will be glad to know that I am NOT singing.  However, I will be throwing a little poetry at you.  The podcast is a summary of 12 great leadership reflections.  I think you will enjoy it.  If you do let me know.  Which one was your favorite?  Support the show

This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is based on a quote, "There are opportunities even in the most difficult times".  Jeff reflects on his coaching days on when and how to react to the difficult times.  We all face difficult times and what is most import are not the difficult times, but rather how we react to those difficult times.  Do you see the glass half full or as half empty? Su...