Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett

Every business has a plan… until the economy shifts under its feet. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett share how champion leaders adapt, pivot, and keep winning, even when the market is unpredictable. From inflation to supply chain disruptions, interest rate hikes to changing customer behavior, today’s environment challenges leaders to think differently. George and Gary unpack five p...

In business math, 1 + 1 = 2. But in great teams? The equation is wrong. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down The Multiplier Effect, a framework for turning individual contributions into exponential results. From NFL locker rooms to boardrooms, George and Gary share stories and strategies that reveal why the best teams don’t just add effort, they multiply it. You’ll learn how...

Every leader makes mistakes, but champions don’t stay stuck in them. They pivot. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett get real about the three most common leadership pitfalls they see in business and the practical pivots that turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. From listening more deeply to scaling with intention, to shifting from busyness to true impact, this conversation blends raw h...

The best leaders don’t just lead change, they listen for it. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett tackle one of the toughest challenges in leadership: earning buy-in and creating lasting change. Too often, great ideas die because leaders resist what they didn’t create. But championship-level leadership requires humility, openness, and the courage to trust your frontline insight. From b...

Failure isn’t final—it’s feedback. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett explore what it truly means to face setbacks, not as endings, but as turning points. Sometimes the answer isn’t moving on—it’s moving through. Together, they unpack the mental, emotional, and leadership challenges that follow failure, sharing personal stories from business, life, and the NFL. You’ll walk away with...

Even the best organizations have blind spots—but the ones leaders ignore are often the very things that stall growth, frustrate teams, and quietly erode culture. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett pull back the curtain on the most common weaknesses they see inside businesses and why they’re more costly than you think. From strategy to people to leadership, we’ll unpack the hidden pit...

Transitions test more than your skills—they test your identity. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett dive into the challenges leaders and professionals face when stepping out of structured environments like the military, sports, or corporate roles. We unpack the identity crisis of transition, exploring what you lose—and what you stand to gain—when the playbook changes. You’ll learn pra...

Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of your people. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett unpack the hidden cost of high performance: burnout—and why it’s more than just being tired. Burnout is the sustained misalignment between effort and energy, and if left unaddressed, it can quietly erode even the strongest teams. We explore how building a culture of belonging isn’t just a buzzword—it...

Adversity is inevitable—but how you respond is what defines a true champion. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett share how to turn challenges into catalysts for growth. You’ll learn why embracing adversity as an opportunity—not an obstacle—is essential for leadership. Don’t deny adversity—define it, face it, and lead through it with purpose. Tune in and learn how champions rise when t...

George Rogers and Gary Brackett unpack one word that can inspire growth—or trigger fear: Change. Whether you’re facing a personal pivot, professional shift, or unexpected detour, champions learn to navigate it with purpose. Using the C.H.A.N.G.E. framework—Clarity, Habit, Adaptability, Network, Grit, Execute—we give you a practical blueprint to lead through transitions and come out stronger on the...

In this powerful debut episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett set the stage for what’s to come on the Champion Blueprint Podcast. They dive into personal stories from the field, the boardroom, and beyond—unpacking the mindset shifts that fueled their journeys as athletes and entrepreneurs. Tune in as they explore the tension between the fear of failure and the fear of growth, and why overcoming...

Launching Aug 13, 2025. Hosted by George Rogers and Gary Brackett, the Champion Blueprint Podcast is where mindset meets mission. Whether you're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating the challenges of everyday life, this podcast empowers you to champion your purpose with clarity, resilience, and impact. Each episode delivers actionable insights, real-life stories, and powerful conversation...