Last In Line Leadership

How you perceive things.  How you believe you are perceived by others.  These are important factors in how we show up and how we mentally respond to our surroundings.  This episode will provide clarity for those of us who get wrapped around the axle of what others see in us or their expectations of us.  Our ability to effectively filter those projections of others and righteously react and respond...

In this episode, you will understand the best ways to turn life's trials into triumphs.  Jeff and I discuss his 3 strategies for facing the blitzes of life and how to create LIFT for others.  We discuss cultivating a relational value system and the importance of level 5 friendships.  Jeff talks about how we need to be investors more than consumers and how a game plan only works if we run the play....

Our duty, purpose, and calling as men are to fight for those who can't fight for themselves.  It is to swim upstream when everyone is telling you it's easier to float downstream, with the current.  A lot can be learned from the salmon who swim upstream and fight the current, only to reproduce the next generation of salmon and then die.  We are called to stand on our principles and lead when it's h...

Aaron and I discuss the struggles men face and the value in finding a group of men to do life with.  We address our imperfections and insecurities as men and what led to Aaron starting his company View From the Top.  Aaron discusses one of the darkest times in his life and a tragedy he overcame. https://www.viewfromthetop.com TOPICS: TRAGEDY DISCIPLESHIP MASTERMINDS IRON SHARPENING IRON INSECURITY...

What do you dread doing?  Ever thought it is associated with tasks that expose your weaknesses or incapabilities?  What drives you?  Those tasks utilize your strengths and passions so, naturally, we gravitate towards them.  This episode gives you tactics on approaching dread with a different mindset and attacking that which you fear or avoid. TOPICS: STRENGTH WEAKNESS PASSION PASSIVITY DREAD DRIVE...

Will and I discuss finding a purpose and a mission during a transition.  He discusses the 5 strategies for a NAKED mindset that, not only works in the SEAL TEAMS, but also in business and in life.  He unpacks the impact getting NAKED had on his perspective and ultimately his mission of starting a company, NAKED WARRIOR RECOVERY. https://nw-recovery.com DISCOUNT CODE:  LIL20 20% FOR LAST IN LINE LI...

If you're honest, things in life have you tied up emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, physically, and even professionally.  This episode is all about cutting you loose from the bondage of yourself and the debilitating thoughts that clutter your mind.  We unpack fears, doubts, and insecurities.  We fight lies with truth and darkness with the light of God's word. TOPICS: What ‘NOTS’ are you b...

John Grdina just released his book called Freedom To Ascend.  He is the creator of 40 Days Of Deliverance, which helps people uncover their passions and purpose, walking in God's true calling for their lives.  John has been an educator for nearly two decades and has a Master's Degree in Education.  We discuss the Discipline and Courage required for men to reclaim their true Godly masculinity and l...

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Lincoln gives us a perspective of teenagers he coaches in highly competitive environments of travel baseball.  He is a licensed Chaplain and created a podcast that he co-hosts designed to give Bible verses and teachings to those athletes who are unable to attend church on a Sunday because of traveling to tournaments.  Lincoln is passionate about mentoring and leading these athletes in the fear and...

Patience, resilience, persistence, determination, and passion are key determining factors for staying on a path that may seem like a dead-end road.  We all want it now and we all want to sprint to get it.  Sometimes, most of the time, slow and steady has staying power and usually wins the race when the race is the marathon of life. SPONSORS: https://cowboyrevolution.com https://www.armoredcoffee.c...

The Men In The Arena is celebrating 10 years of service this year.  Jim Ramos has served many years in youth ministry and currently is building a men's network that builds and refines mental, physical, and spiritual resilience.  He discusses the areas where he's blown it in marriage and parenting but also shares his successes as a father.  He gives us powerful insight into the next generation and...

I'm a firm believer that we live differently when we consider what people will say about us when we're gone.  I've never read anyone's eulogy at a funeral but I have considered what mine would sound like.  Today I verbalize my YOU-logy and what I hope YOU say about me someday after I pass.  There is power in reflection and articulating how you want to be remembered.  Live your YOU-logy so that you...

C5 Texas is a foundation non profit that identifies and develops young leaders in a five year leadership/life skill program.  Dani and her team create curriculum and events, along with outreaches and missions where these teenagers learn communication, business acumen, discipline and structure, as well as leadership core values that follow them to college and beyond. https://www.c5texas.org TOPICS:...

Although seemingly far removed from the COVID pandemic narrative monopolizing the news, I thought it would be fitting to verbalize my assessment of the blessings within the chaos of the quarantine and the silver linings within the dark clouds that have loomed over the world for two years.  I will be discussing what it forced me to address within myself, how it made me more grateful, and that there...

Ahmard and I discuss the broken home and the importance of the role of both mother and father.  We address mental health, suicide and diagnose the condition of today's teens.  Despite most opinions about the next generation, Ahmard is hopeful by the work he does with teens in the church and school environments.  The future is bright if we model the right core values and masculine leadership. TOPIC...

Time to recalibrate our character compass.  Time to do what comes unnatural.  Time to give our natural reflexes a facelift.  Today I discuss areas where we can go against the grain and create a new normal and a new natural tendencies framework.  I unpack three bible verses that hit me over the head and opened my eyes to areas where I need to make the biggest adjustments. · “Do nothing from selfish...

We welcome Clayton Small to Last In Line Podcast.  He is currently the Youth Pastor at The Ark Church in Conroe, TX and has been in Youth Ministry for 14 years.  He has a B.A. in Christian Studies from Dallas Baptist University and a Master of Divinity from The King's University.  This series is discussing all that teenagers face and we uncover Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of many challenges...

Death is inevitable.  That's my hot take that takes everyone by surprise...not so much.  I have some interesting thoughts on reconciling our mortality and the people we love who are facing health issues; even coping with their passing.  I lost my dad 7 years ago but still think about him daily.  In this episode,  I discuss some of our reflex reactions that can be counterproductive, as well as the...

Anthony is a former NFL Football player, physical trainer, entrepreneur.  He discusses identity shift and self-awareness in order to refine our coaching skills.  He explains how trauma shapes us and that change is inevitable, but growth is optional.  He discusses his journey in foster care and how it built his resilience.  Anthony hosts two podcasts and does professional coaching that allows peopl...

We are joined by the co-authors of Impact Of Influence:  Ladies Edition and the Founder of this project, Chip Baker from The Success Chronicles.  We discuss the vision for this project as well as the passion from two of the authors, Sharon Hughes and Jessica Perez.  Great stories of inspiration and encouragement for leaders and the impact of influence. https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Influence-Using...

You would agree there are several lessons learned from the world of sports.  I bet you wouldn't necessarily realize the significant pearls of wisdom from the game of baseball specifically.  This episode was a blast because I have been a player, coach, spectator, fan of the game of baseball for most of my life.  I will explain how keeping your eye on the ball, loving the fundamentals, and embracing...

Ryan Hawk comes from the world of Executive Leadership in Corporate America and has hosted The Learning Leader Podcast for 7 years.  He recently released his latest book called The Pursuit of Excellence.  This episode, he reveals strategies and tactics for performance, pursuit and excellent leadership that have propelled him in all his endeavors.  Ryan coaches business leaders with either one-on-o...

It's important to dream big and chase those dreams.  Seeking God's direction and leading is vital in how we approach taking steps toward that calling or vision.  How we align with His design begins within our heart, head and hands.  What is our heart's intent?  What impact do we want to make?  Is the desire in our heart to be significant over being successful.  We must remain resilient to stay the...

Coach Deggs has overcome the severe adversity of alcohol addiction and losing his coaching job where he was out of coaching for over a year.  Through God's redemption and grace, He was given a second chance and led Sam Houston State to a super-regional and record-setting season in 2017.  He is now the Head Coach at Louisiana-Lafayette, to carry the torch for his mentor who passed away two years ag...