How To Flourish

Send a text After a crucial late season victory in December of 2024, eventual Super Bowl Champion head coach, Nick Sirianni was asked about looking ahead to possibly getting the #1 seed. His response “we’re boring.” In a powerful response, Coach Sirianni gave a 105 word masterclass on the pursuit of mastery by way of the repetitive, boring fundamentals that lead to winning. He has developed the ar...

Send a text Andre Agassi climbed to #1 in the world and his tennis career is one of the most decorated in history. But, as he details in his book - Open , he absolutely hated the game of tennis. In this episode of How To Flourish we unpack Andre Agassi's relationship with tennis through the five questions of high performing personal leadership. How Can I Get? How Can I Avoid? How Can I Get Be...

Send a text In this episode of How To Flourish we are joined by Mental Skills Coach, Phil Shomo to discuss the story of Wyndham Clark the 2023 US Open Champion golfer.  How can an elite performer develop their Human Skills to flourish in life and leadership? Listen in to this great conversation. 

Send a text Heading into the 2024 season, the Florida Gators under head coach Billy Napier were on thin ice. A few early season losses only intensified the heat as home Gator fans booed Napier off the field after a loss to Texas A&M at home.  Tune in as Justin & Marcus breakdown the mental performance, and leadership strategies needed for when your back is against the wall.

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast we discuss the word that's really behind all kinds of New Years Resolutions - Purpose. What is your purpose in life? How do you find it? What do you do if you find yourself void of purpose? Henry David Thoreau said "The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We discuss purposeful living through training by looking bac...

Send a text For the fourth straight year the Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Ryan Day lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the greatest rivalry in sports. Under Coach Day, the Buckeyes are 1-4 against Michigan but 65-6 against everyone else. It seems when it comes to "The Game" the Buckeyes cannot overcome some sort of a mental block - playing tight, timid, conservative and tense.  In...

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish podcast Justin & Marcus explore recent comments from Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. Coach Mazzulla shared last week that he feels zero pressure heading into the season as the defending NBA champions.  Pressure is something in the background of all high performing leaders. By using a mind-body approach, it is possible to completely det...

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the journey of UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Georges St. Pierre. At the age of 43 years, GSP is still training in mixed martial arts despite retiring from competitive fighting. Learn the mindset behind his pursuit of mastery and how this mindset can help you in your life and leadership.  Subscribe to the How To Flou...

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the journey of USA Swimmer, Caeleb Dressel. During the years of 2018-2022, Caeleb Dressel was experiencing massive success. Multiple world records, Olympic and World Gold Medals, yet under the surface he was struggling and swimming with panic attacks. In 2022, Caeleb withdrew from the World Championships due to...

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the confidence of NBA star Steph Curry. In a November, 2017 game against the Pelicans, Steph Curry started 0-for-10 from the field and made one shot in the entire first half. While most would fold and stop shooting, Curry worked through it on his way to a great game and a team victory. Learn the tactics Curry us...

Send a text In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the life of Music Producer Clarence Avant through the lens of the transformational leadership.  Subscribe to the How To Flourish Newsletter: Staythecourseleaders.com/subscribe Join the Stay The Course Academy: Staythecourseleaders.com/yourtrainingplan

Send a text In this episode of the How to Flourish podcast, Marcus and Justin discuss the story of Olympic wrestler, Terry Brands and the stark contrast between a "trying" mindset and a "training mindset" Subscribe to the How To Flourish Newsletter: Staythecourseleaders.com/subscribe Join the Stay The Course Academy: Staythecourseleaders.com/yourtrainingplan

Send a text To become a leader who is built to last, we need two things - passion and suffering. In this episode of How To Flourish Justin & Marcus discuss the role of suffering in the life of recent NFL draft pick and former Washington University quarterback - Michael Penix Jr. 

Send a text All leaders are creators. Rick Rubin, a Grammy award winning music producer said "Creativity is the motion of making change happen."  Enacting change, takes creativity. On this episode of How To Flourish, Justin & Marcus discuss eight principles and three practices from the life of Rick Rubin to help leaders tap into creative energy more often. 

Send a text Sara Hall is an elite American distance runner, running professionally for Asics. In early 2024 she competed in her 8th U.S. Olympic Trials. After a 5th place finish, just 35 seconds behind the third qualifying spot she is now 0-for-8 in U.S. Olympic Trials. Despite all of the heartache, frustration, and disappointment Sara showcases an elite mindset & perspective and teaches us al...

Send a text Pete Carroll is one of the best coaches of all time. With 51 years in the field of coaching, Coach Carroll is a master at his craft.  In this episode, Marcus and Justin discuss the many amazing soundbites from his farewell press conference with the Seattle Seahawks. Watch his full press conference here Join our community of leaders! Staythecourseleaders.com/subscribe

Send a text Mike McDaniel is the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and one of the hottest names in sports leadership. His relational approach with players is turning heads and it seems to be a byproduct of his approach to coaching and leading. But it wasn't always that way. The early days of McDaniel's coaching pursuits left him burnt out and languishing due to the demands of high perform...

Send a text Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics and one of the world's most influential entrepreneurs. After years of struggling to get her business off the ground her big breakthrough came during a 10-minute spot on QVC in which she showcased her products with her makeup-less Rosacea filled face. In order to double-down on her business she had to have the courage to showcase the v...

Send a text Jason Wilson is the CEO and Founder of the Yunion, and Director of The Cave of Adullum an inner city nonprofit in Detroit that specializes in training boys in emotional stability. With decades of leadership experience, Jason is a world renowned author and speaker. Jason is most known for his teaching and training that help men wage battle from within. Through his transformational acade...

Send a text Aisha "Pinky" Cole is the founder of Slutty Vegan, the vegan restaurant empire that is taking the country by storm. In her mid-thirties, Pinky has already been named to Time Magazine's 100 Next because of her impact on culture. As one of the most influential leaders in the restaurant industry she serves as an advisor to Door Dash and is growing a small empire in the plan...

Send a text Rich Paul is known as one of the biggest power brokers in professional sports. The founder of Klutch Sports Group and the longtime agent for LeBron James, Rich Paul has drawn a lot of criticism as he has re-written the playbook of what being a player rep looks like in the player empowerment era. With a deeper dive we see some of the significant signs of service, focus, and clarity on W...

Send a text Coach Deion Sanders is the hottest name in all of college football. "Primetime" has been in the spotlight for decades. As he ascended on the program in Boulder, Colorado all eyes are watching his approach in revitalizing the Colorado University football team. In the process we are witnessing a masterclass in a step in the On Purpose Leadership Framework. A leader must have a...

Send a text Have you ever felt like you knew what you needed to do, but just can't consistently follow through? Are you trying to become more disciplined around important matters in your life? Listen in to this conversation as Justin and Marcus breakdown an approach to discipline through the STC On Purpose Leadership Framework through the lens of Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone. Sydney is one of th...

Send a text In this episode of the podcast, Justin & Marcus discuss the story of the late, Dan Wieden. Dan Wieden was responsible for forming one of the most transformative team cultures in history.  Wieden + Kennedy is a world leading advertising agency that is responsible for "Just Do It" "Bo Knows" "Livestrong" and many others! What can one of the most transfor...

Send a text In this episode of the Stay The Course Leadership Podcast, Justin & Marcus discuss how our society is enamored with two things: "Outcomes" and "Potential" Most are captivated by the allure of potential. We all want to achieve our potential in life and leadership. But how does an emerging leader actually go about achieving their potential? This month we're d...