The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Most leaders believe that they are responsible, excellent, and hands-on. But what many leaders see as confidence can often mask insecurity, particularly a need to take control. Left unchecked, this need for control will cause your team to disengage, stop giving input, stop taking initiative, and eventually find a new job. In today's episode o...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Adding new talent can accelerate growth or quietly undermine everything you’ve built. Leaders today face a critical challenge: how to hire high performers without sacrificing the culture that drives long-term success. In this episode, we break down five proven principles for adding talent while protecting your culture, helping you hire with intent...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What separates people who want success from those who actually create it? In this episode, we unpack how to rise to the top of your field, become a respected expert, and build a life that reflects your actual goals—not just your obligations. Inspired by Chapter 8 of Lead the Field , we explore the core elements that determine long-term success: cl...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What do you think the world needs most right now? The good news is, whatever it is, you have the power to make an impact. In this episode of the Champion Forum Podcast, we sit down with Chris Cooper, a global voice in leadership, culture, and business elevation. With over three decades of experience working with international brands and leaders ar...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Most teams don't fail because they lack motivation, vision, or talent. They fail because they lack leadership. Mascot leaders bring energy, encouragement, and positivity, but over time, charisma without accountability erodes standards, drives away high performers, and stalls momentum. In this episode, you will learn the three key differences...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Every leader has blind spots that shape their results, relationships, and reputation. Leadership growth does not happen by accident. Growth happens when you shine a light on your bad habits and incorrect assumptions. The challenge is that it is difficult to recognize these issues in yourself. Leaders who confront their blind spots expand their inf...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. AI isn’t replacing leaders, it’s redefining leadership. AI can optimize tasks, but it cannot replace influence, empathy, emotional intelligence, or human connection. In this episode, we unpack how the rise of AI is reshaping expectations for leaders and why soft skills are becoming the new hard skills. We discuss the risks leaders face when they o...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Is it burnout—or boredom? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast , we break down the top signs of leadership boredom, workplace disengagement, and low motivation. Discover why leaders feel unchallenged, how boredom impacts team performance, and proven strategies to reignite curiosity, increase engagement, and elevate leadership growth. Lear...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Delegation isn’t about stepping back; it’s about scaling your impact. Too many leaders confuse handing off tasks with handing off ownership, but true delegation doesn’t erase responsibility; it elevates your influence. In this episode, we break down the myth that delegation gets you “off the hook” and show why your fingerprints should still be on...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Are you constantly jumping into new ideas, goals, or routines—only to abandon them when the excitement wears off? If you (or someone you know) live in a cycle of starting strong but never finishing, you’re not alone. In today’s episode of The Champion Forum Podcast , we’re diving into the hidden reasons people keep starting over, how this pattern...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What does it take to turn tragedy into triumph? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher , we sit down with Eric McElvenney —Marine veteran, Ironman athlete, Paralympian, and international speaker—who shares his incredible story of resilience, faith, and purpose. After losing his leg to an IED explosion while serving in Afgh...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Gen Z now makes up over a quarter of the global workforce, but are leaders really listening to them? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, Jeff Hancher sits down with generations expert Dr. Tim Elmore to challenge the myths about Gen Z and uncover what they can teach us about leadership, loyalty, and the future of work. Learn why empathy,...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Servant leadership isn’t a trendy management buzzword. It’s a timeless principle that transforms teams and organizations from the inside out. At its core, servant leadership is about empowering your people . But when leaders confuse service with softness, they slip into passive leadership, avoiding tough conversations, lowering standards, and call...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Last time, attorney and entrepreneur Rocco Cozza showed us how to avoid the legal traps that can quietly sink a business before it even gets started. But here’s the thing — even if you check every legal box, your company can still stall out. Growth isn’t automatic. Scaling takes more than hiring fast or chasing revenue — it takes healthy systems,...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack vision. They fail because they didn’t protect their vision. In this episode, Jeff Hancher interviews Rocco Cozza, managing partner of Cozza Law Group and TEDx speaker, to reveal the most common legal mistakes founders make. Discover why your business entity matters, the danger of using online contrac...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Toxic high performers are one of the toughest challenges leaders face. On paper, they deliver results. Behind the scenes, they erode trust, morale, and your company culture. In this episode, you’ll learn why protecting your culture matters more than protecting short-term numbers — and how to make the courageous call as a leader. What You’ll Learn...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Leadership is about finding ways to help your team win, but it is also about supporting them through seasons of loss. It’s not a matter of talent. Every leader will walk their team through seasons of loss. In those moments, your team doesn’t need a cheerleader. They need a leader who knows how to be honest, visionary, and practical. In today’s pod...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Leadership isn't just for the boardroom, the office, or the team you manage; leadership is a powerful tool for parenting. However, most parents are never really taught how to lead at home with the same intentionality that they bring to their careers. Today, I'm excited to welcome Chris and Sara Goede to the podcast to talk about one of t...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Björn Borg is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and the key to his success was his ability to stay focused under extreme pressure. Composure is one of the most underrated qualities in leadership today. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about one of the most underrated leadership qualities, composure. You’ll learn the secrets to keeping...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Is your team facing disengagement? Quit quitting? Loud quitting? Often, the problem is that leaders are making mistakes in how they give feedback. Feedback will either be the fuel that moves your team forward or the spark that burns trust to the ground. With stakes this high, leaders must go beyond just understanding feedback. In this episode, we’...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What if I told you your team might not be reacting to you… but to a ghost? You can be a great boss, but if a past leader has wounded your team, they may be unable to receive your new ideas or your attempts to build trust. You didn’t create the ghost, but it’s now your responsibility to help your team heal from it. Today, we’re discussing the ghost...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. What if your biggest breakthrough isn't in working harder but in working differently? In this episode of The Champion Forum Podcast , Jeff Hancher is joined by serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and leadership coach JM Ryerson. You'll hear JM's personal story of battling burnout, reclaiming his health and marriage, and findin...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. You’ve heard it said that success leaves clues. But sometimes, the very strategies that got you to the first level of success become the barriers to the next. The best leaders aren’t just learning, they’re unlearning. They are aware enough to recognize that what used to work no longer does. They are also humble enough to evolve before they’re forc...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. Have you ever seen loyalty go wrong? In business, employees are often rewarded for continued loyalty to the company with bonuses, gifts, promotions, and privileges. But if you’re not careful, loyalty might kill your company. We often talk about loyalty as if it were always a virtue. However, when loyalty is misapplied or used as a means of avoidin...

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here. On the surface, overachievement appears to be success: high output, recognition, drive, and accomplishment. However, beneath the surface, it can come at a cost to your health, relationships, leadership, and long-term impact. Today on The Champion Forum Podcast, we’re talking about the dark side of overachievement. We’ll uncover why we become overa...