The NEXT Academy

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is for the #HarryPotter fans! A story of the relentless drive and determination by author J.K. Rowling to get these books into the world. Overcoming poverty, her Mother passing away and multiple rejections, Rowlings kept fighting for Harry Potter. The rest is HISTORY! You must fight for your dreams in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeN...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ doesn’t ask the question whether you'll face resistance? It’s…will YOU lead through it? Embrace the struggles. Tackle resistance in your life. You must plan for ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ...and L⃣  E⃣  A⃣  D⃣ anyway in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.25.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the tide of life and how you can find confidence in the ebb and flow. The lesson of Trusting the Tide is a fantastic parallel to each of our lives. You must be willing to trust the tide in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.18.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is a story of survival. The story of Genelle Guzman McMillan, the last 9/11 #survivor pulled from the rubble. What can you learn from her story? A lot. Be like Paul. If you need help...ask for it! If you're on solid ground, reach out a hand and help others. You must be willing to help others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Rel...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses #LaborDay and the key elements of #HardWork. One ingredient to life’s success that will never change is hard work. There’s no substitute for the work. You have to crave and obsess over the goal so much that you will do anything to make it happen. Once you find your passion, your true “WHY”... you can achieve anything. You have to create a work ethic th...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of #Oprah Winfrey's journey towards landing a role in "The Color Purple" and the lessons that can be learned through her experience. Obstacles are opportunities. Have patience and the belief that you may just be exactly where you're meant to be. This one is for all of you who are #grinding and not yet seeing the fruits of that labor! You must be...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ covers the tale of two farmers: one with a negative attitude and one with a positive attitude. This story helps put in perspective the importance of outlook on your life. 🤔 “Every day there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.” Recognize the negative moments and ✅ IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS instead of ❌ MAKING EXC...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ talks about our inherent love of #grudges! Like Reese Witherspoon's character in Big Little Lies said "I love my grudges. I tend to them like little pets." Is that YOU? What is your cherished grudge? Do you have grudges in your life that are way overdue to part with? I'm guessing the answer is a resounding YES. You must be willing to let go of your grudges in 20...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes you on a journey with a young boy named Alex and the impact he made at his local grocery store. How can you be like ALEX? How can you make them feel you? Leave an impact through intentional action. You must bless others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 08.07.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.or...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses something that we’ve all done: spoken on a topic we know nothing about. It’s OK to NOT have an opinion. Whether because of pressure, ignorance or just to be a part of a conversation; we’ve all chimed in when it’s absolutely unnecessary. REMEMBER: “No Comment” is an answer! You must be mindful of your words in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ highlights the life and extraordinary career of #MistyCopeland. What can we learn from Misty's incredible journey as a #ballerina? Build a life of mastery with #confidence and #competence. You must be willing to take action in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 07.24.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses impressionable lessons from the Rocky movie series. Which Rocky are you? Between Rocky I and Rocky II we witness the transformation of humble beginnings to blinded greed. Are you willing to keep your rookie mindset? Are you working out in the freezer or lounging at the pool? You must be willing to work like a humble beginner in 2023 to get where you ul...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the environment many of us feel like we are in…an environment of Us vs. Them. Ask yourself, who's responsible? The story of 100 Red Ants and 100 Black Ants warns us not to get swept up in the confirmation bias that is running rampant in our world. We are all much more alike than we are different. You must be willing to fight the status quo in 2023 to g...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ brings "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬" penned by 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 to life. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄. Remember that when we are gathering together at cookouts, watching fireworks and enjoying a cold beverage to celebrate tomorrow’s great day. When you look at the American Flag, our Flag, do not forget those who gave us that freedom. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ offers you the garden hose of hope and discusses the very relatable topic of PRESSURE. We, indeed are all human, and these reactions are physiologically normal. Learn to manage pressure. Are you going to give up when you feel that pressure, or choose to overcome it? You must be willing to manage all that life brings in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of a family of 10 going to the circus and how $40.00 is life changing for some. Be good to people. It costs you nothing. We were created to be givers. You must be willing to help others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06.19.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the critical importance of diversity, both in experiences and the people in your life. Try and deeply consider other's opinions without getting defensive. If you look at any high-performing business and you will see diversity of thought as the key to GROWTH and INNOVATION❗️You must be willing to broaden your perspective in 2023 to get where you ultima...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the critical importance of fighting through adversity. Like the butterfly, you may have to struggle to fly. Oftentimes it’s in that time period that YOU are created. In the midst of those battles you will find the best version of YOU! Do not quit and embrace the struggle in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 06...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of how you phrase things. The power of words is incredible. What you say matters. The weight that your words carry could be life changing. Think about how you talk to your kids, your spouse, your friends, your coworkers and even to yourself. Let your words be those that inspire, not only others, but also yourself. You must choose your wo...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes a look back at the tumultuous time surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election. Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart: a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor. You must be willing to stand strong in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #Be...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ takes a look back in history at #cereal titans, Post and Kellogg's and how they chose to (very differently) strategically maneuver during the Great Depression. What can we learn from cereal you ask? How are you positioned right now? You must be willing to learn from your past in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 05.15.2...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses why you should let go of your baggage. That emotional suitcase of 95% past and 5% future. Get rid of the past. The solution to this problem is often confused with a need for changing outside factors; your job, your house, your husband, your wife, however..."If YOU continue to walk around will all of that baggage a new environment will not change anythi...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the “Broken Window Theory” and warns of #complacency pitfalls. Beware of broken windows. Guard against mediocrity and lowering your own standards. When you’re at the mountaintop of your personal and professional life, you must be maniacally focused on the inevitable pull to “coast” or “take it easy.” You must be vigilant in 2023 to get where you ultima...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ tells the story of Michael Phelps and his Coach Bob Bowman and the true power of #visualization. The importance of visualization cannot be overstated. To see the outcome, to picture every action you will perform in order to arrive there, to rehearse it again and again, to imagine the obstacles and opposition and how you will overcome them, to allow your mind to...

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of patience and explains that we all must sit in the waiting room of life before we reach our true potential. There’s no substitute for life’s experiences. You have to have a belief that each day you’re growing closer to the person you dream of becoming. You must patiently work toward your vision in 2023 to get where you ultimately want...