Leadership for Regular People

Ron and Marty Cooper have been married for almost 55 years. Together they lead "Cooper Culture," a business dedicated to helping organizations increase their productivity and efficiency. Ron is certified as a John Maxwell leadership trainer, mentor, personal performance coach, and keynote speaker. Together, Ron and Marty host the "Overcomers Overcoming" podcast. In this bonus episode, Brady talks...

Society often leads us to focus more on improving ourselves and less on improving the lives of others. Like a pebble falling into a lake, every generous action has the potential to create a massive ripple effect in our own lives and in the lives of others. When we cultivate a mindset of generosity, we enable ourselves to experience greater joy and radically impact the lives of others. Bob DeP...

The hardest part of starting something new is taking the first step. Like Isaac Newton taught us, an object at rest will stay at rest. As difficult as that first step may be, it holds incredible power and potential. Even a small first step will help you get moving and enable you to begin building momentum. Dai Manuel is a super-passionate husband and father on a mission to positively impact one mi...

30 years ago, Bill Heinrich realized that he was miserable despite having an outward appearance of great success and prosperity. He set off on a journey to determine why. Along the way, he unlocked secrets that he believe can enable each person to live out of their true purpose and find stronger fulfillment. In this episode, Brady and Bill talk about Bill’s journey to finding his purpose and...

Whether you’re an ultramarathon runner, a successful entrepreneur, or an engaged parent, preparing for peak performance requires you to get both your mind and your body right. We often look at performers and only see the presentation. We neglect to think about the hundreds (or thousands) of hours of work that happen behind the scenes as they perfect their craft and cultivate the right mindset that...

There's a popular saying that each person is the average of the five individuals they spend the most time with. These people impact our motivation as well. If you surround yourself with a community that encourages and challenges you, you'll have an easier time pursuing and reaching your goals. Dave Albin overcame long-term addictions to drugs and alcohol in his teens. After participating in a fire...

Motivation isn’t all or nothing. Some days you’ll travel far and fast. Other days you’ll only be able to take small steps. Don’t let that discourage you, because every step forward matters. Holly Frances is a Canadian writer, speaker, illness survivor/advocate, and certified trainer. Her recovery videos on social media have inspired millions of people around the world. Learn more about Holly on he...

In 2007, Brandon Leibowitz started his own business with little knowledge about the industry he was going into. Fifteen years later, he’s been able to quit his job and work full-time in his own business. He’s passionate about helping small-to-medium size businesses increase their organic traffic. In this episode, Brady chats with Brandon about the journey to starting a business, finding a men...

Many people struggle to make meaningful life changes because they focus on the wrong things. Instead of thinking about what you want to do, think about who you want to become. Ask yourself, “What would the best version of myself do in this situation?”Byron Morrison is the author of “Maybe You Should Give Up: Seven Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life.” He's a mindset and h...

Self-compassion is an essential component of motivation. When we are overly critical of ourselves, we diminish our sense of progress. If you celebrate your wins and improve the quality of your self-talk, you’ll find a higher sense of motivation to pursue your goals.</p><p>Katie Wenger is a practicing psychotherapist, the author of “Obstacles Under the Surface: How to Keep Your Subconsc...

"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey is one of the most popular and influential books of all time. Ron Reich is a certified FranklinCovey instructor with nearly 30 years of leadership development experience. Learn more about Ron on his LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/inron-reich-7809829.</p><p>Subscribe to my Midweek Momentum newsletter at bradyross....

I created a new tool to help you learn how to tap into your intrinsic motivation to pursue your most important goals. Want to learn more? Listen to this episode! My book "Seven Steps to Dominate Your Day and Crush Your Goals" is available now on Amazon. Check it out here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTZ3T6J7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UM5Z5AHXDX77&keywords=brady+ross+seven+steps&qid=1675695746&sp...

What would you say if I told you that vulnerability was a key ingredient of being unstoppable? We often look at people who are highly driven and motivated as elite or supernatural. In reality, the people who are most passionate about moving towards their goals are those who are able to face their challenges, admit when they fall short, and continually look for ways to grow and improve in their wea...

In "The Six Types of Working Genius," New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni unveils a groundbreaking new model that will change how you think about work and teams. This tool is a productivity and personality assessment tool that can help learn about the types of work that most energize you.</p><p>My friend Daniel Franco is a Leadership & Team Development Coach and a C...

You can break many things in life down to a formula. If you find a working method that is repeatable, don’t overcomplicate things by changing up your approach each time. If you’re most motivated to exercise in the evening, don’t feel pressure to work out in the morning because it’s what everyone else does. If you prefer audiobooks over paper books, don’t feel ashamed for putting in headphones rath...

Every action has a cost and a reward. We can often experience a better long-term return by sacrificing instantaneous comfort or complacency. By understanding how your sacrifice today can produce a better tomorrow, you can tap into deeper sources of internal motivation. As seen on Business Insider, Nickolas Natali is an entertainment entrepreneur with extensive knowledge on personal finance, career...

Motivation is dynamic. What motivates you today might not be what motivates you tomorrow. What motivates you is likely much different from what motivates me. Don't be ashamed if your motivation is different from someone else's. Figure out what motivates you (however unique it is) and use that information to your advantage. Caleb works with companies to build lifelong customers through Data-Driven,...

You control more than you think. You don’t control everything, but nobody does. You’ll be successful not because of the time you spend worrying about what you don’t control, but because of the way that you leverage your influence and take charge of your mindset. Matt Shoup is a Jesus-follower, keynote speaker, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and serial entrepreneur. Learn more about Matt on his we...

Everyday stress is often a product of ineffective time management. Ineffective time management is a result of an incomplete or inaccurate understanding of our priorities. Once you nail a strong why, you’ll feel greater motivation to spend time on your most important tasks. You’ll also have a much easier time saying “no” to the things that aren’t worth your time and energy. Annie Delre is a nationa...

Failure is a crucial step on the road to greatness. You must be willing to be terrible before you become average. You must be willing to be average before you become good. And you must be willing to be good before you can become great. Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion. He is an in-demand and highly insp...

Don’t wait for the perfect idea. It doesn’t exist. Put yourself out there before you feel ready, because you never know what your idea could turn into. In April 2019, my sister Kendall started an Instagram account called “I’d Knit That.” Today, Kendall has over 100,000 followers and regularly receives requests from celebrities asking her to design pieces for them. Follow Kendall's Instagram accoun...

In life, it’s not a matter of if you will face challenges but when. We all must prepare to respond to issues and obstacles. They can slow us down and derail our progress, or we can use them as fuel to keep going. Learn more about how to maintain motivation through challenges from my conversation with Jimmy Clare. Jimmy Clare is a motivational speaker, Autism advocate, author, and founder of CrazyF...

Motivation takes courage. Courage to be honest about what truly motivates us. Courage to think critically about deep-seated beliefs to examine if they are actually true. Learn more about the connection between motivation, courage, and self-awareness from Kevin Palmieri. Kevin is the CFO and Founder of "Next Level University." Kevin's "Next Level Podcast" has been downloaded over 750,000 times in 1...

Payton is a husband, father, aspiring counselor, minister, and life optimization junkie. He's set to release his first book later this year, and he has tremendous wisdom and insight into discipline and purpose. Visit paytonminz.com to learn more about Payton's weekly 3MN newsletter and to read his articles. Subscribe to my Midweek Momentum newsletter at bradyross.com and receive a free instant dow...

Many people believe false narratives about motivation that prevent them from unlocking their full power and potential. In this episode, we discuss the following three myths: 1. Motivation is inherent. Some people have it, but others don't. 2. Motivation is binary. It's always easy to determine what you should or shouldn't do. 3. Motivation is the same thing as willpower. Trying harder will get you...