The School Of Hard Knox

No music, no intro, no fluff. My perspective on the issues at hand concerning the black community and a few suggestions on how you must get involved! Give me 33 minutes, thanks in advance Support the show

Who do you go to for council? Who do you share you most hair-brain ideas with? Who is in your judgement free zone? My Brother-in-laws have become a very important piece of my professional development. We have epic conversations about generational wealth building, leadership, fatherhood, sports, and whatever comes up! We debate, we laugh, then we do it all again. I consider them members of my brain...

Having Momentum is an amazing feeling. But what do you do when that feeling goes away? The recent shifts we have experienced as a society during the pandemic have caused many of us to lose our momentum. We were flying high then the stay at home order came, momentum lost. Next we had 8 solid weeks of few distractions and got going strong again, now the new normal is approaching, momentum lost again...

I've spoken to many people in my travels who are interested in starting a non-profit. Most don't know what it takes or even were to begin. Personally, and as a coach, I don't have much experience in this arena, however I do know a few people that do! This week, we speak with Tykiah Wright. Tykiah is a pioneer in the non-profit diversity inclusion space. Tykiah discusses what it take...

Being stuck in a rut is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your progress. Regardless if its business, career, marriage, parenthood, or ministry, being stuck is not FUN! However getting unstuck is extremely difficult as well. On this weeks show, I share my three simple tips to get yourself unstuck. This applies to any and all areas of your life. After this 20 minute episode you w...

When it comes to business there are things we all need to be successful. Motivation, skill, will, goals, objectives and incentives are all factors that can be obtained externally. However, there is one thing that only YOU can cultivate! Listen to this weeks show to find out what the ONE thing is that most of us don't have, and desperately need to get, in order to go to the next level.  Suppor...

Have you ever wanted to write a book, maybe a blog, maybe an article? Does writing and sharing your perspective with the world come easy to you? Our guest this week had to answer those, and many more questions. L'Oreal Payton-Thompson is the definition of a creative and uses writing as her medium of choice. She is Editor-in-Chief of LTinthecity.com. Join me as she helps the potential writer i...

What is success? We hear the word a lot. Many people have claimed it. Many people also claim they can get you there. On this weeks show, I will share what my personal definition of success is, as well as how and when I knew I was on a path towards it. For my loyal listeners, I share some transparent moments concerning my mindset when we started the show! Lastly, I lay out the business model for th...

Larry Hodge and the team at Hodge-EDU is dedicated to enriching students ONE mind at a time! As an Educational Entrepreneur, Larry is committed to creating free thinkers and helping students bring their gifts to life. He continuously adapting and expanding his business model in order to "ride the wave" during this pandemic. Join me  as we discuss the nuances of raising future business ow...

Are you the type of person who has seen or experienced something that inspired you and thought..."That would make a great business!".  My guest this week has done just that! Christianna Ware, Founder of Celebration Hunt, helps turn life's moments into unforgettable luxury scavenger hunts! She was inspired by her mother, who organized a "birthday hunt", for her and her gran...

This weeks show is all about the new normal! We are determined to not go back to the way we were before this crisis! Normal is what got us HERE! We are all experiencing a shift and a shaking of our everyday lives. We will discuss some tips on working from home, revisit manufactured motivation, and what we all should be doing during this hibernation period. Listen to this weeks show to hear about a...

Its been a strange week all of the world. This is one of a few periods in current times, where everyone has a personal stake in daily news cycle. On this week's show, I am breaking one of my cardinal podcasting rules; never talk about current events... When reviewing options for episode content, I seen an opportunity to reach the listeners and express to them, that the TIME IS NOW! No more ex...

Is it possible to self-motivate? Or do you need external influence? This weeks show will help you determine the level of motivation that will get you off the couch and cause you to turn Netflix off! We discuss my 5 ways to manufacture motivation.  1. Do you have a struggle story? Is it enough to cause you to take action?  2. Do you focus to much on what you don't have? 3. Do you know how to l...

Who is Mark W. Knox? Your host of The School of Hard Knox Podcast is offering a transparent and candid conversation on his motivation, career journey, and the importance of operating at a high level. Mask off, shoes off and everything in the like. As Vernon Jackson would say...  "Sometimes you have to get naked with yourself". Checking your altitude is all about operating with a spirit o...

Ray Ball personifies everything that is community, leadership, and creativity. She is an entrepreneur who prides herself on  "shooting her shot" in business and in life. She is the unapologetic Founder of BallR Media, a one women marketing operation who has the ability to bring the best and brightest minds together for execution and presenting events and campaigns to the world. Ray speak...

Join me as I have a transparent conversation with Author & Entrepreneur Vernon Jackson. Vernon's book, Looking Glass: A mans reflection with-in the scope of dating and relationships, is gaining popularity among anyone who picks it up! This book is not just for women, or singles, its for humanity! Vernon takes us on a journey full of self reflection, perspective, and the overall experience...

Forward progress is a powerful concept! It is equally powerful to be able to keep your eyes and head pointed towards progress vs constantly looking back in fear. Andrew Tudor is successfully charting a path that will ultimately take him to new heights no one around him has ever achieved. On this week's show, we talk with Andrew and learn how pioneer our destiny and keep our eyes focused on pr...

This is Episode is dedicated the those who lost their life in the accident involving Kobe Bryant. Kobe was all about winning and this is our attempt to honor him by giving you these tips.  1. Too many good ideas, not enough great ones 2. Holding on to bad Memories 3. Lack of Exposure  4. Personal limitations, not willing to invest in yourself, Ego issues  5. Analysis Paralysis  6. False Pioneering...

Do you need help? Is it time to grow or develop your team? Jamal Foster of EightyOne Visuals has reached a high level of success in a short amount of time. He now finds himself in a situation needing to expand his team and develop the individuals around him. The first step is to SELF-ASSESS! Support the show

Who is Mark W. Knox? All month we have been talking about Self-Assessment. My wife and I decided to dive into my personal assessment results and share them with the Hard Knox Community! Listen as we use the assessment to uncover my blind spots and super powers in an attempt to answer the question..." Who is Mark W. Knox". We also read your comment on the show form the POP Quiz question,...

Take your assessment NOW: www.hardknoxpodcast.com/coaching Are you a parent, have a full-time job, and currently or aspiring to be an entrepreneur? You are not alone. Many of our listeners are in this situation. In-fact, The School of Hard Knox Podcast was created to speak directly to people like you! This week we have transparent coaching session with Ms. Della Freeman. Della is a mother, Busines...

http://www.hardknoxpodcast.com/coaching If you are among the few that have not yet experienced the Hyper-Realist Visual artwork of our guest, you own it to yourself to change that. Our guest this week describes himself with three words… “Artist, Creative, Connector”. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions such as Cincinnati Music Hall, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center,...

www.hardknoxpodcast.com/coaching to take the assessment NOW! Our goal in this episode is make sure you are on the right path to not being the same person on December 31st 2020, that you are today! Its been 15 weeks since we launched the show, with each episode I am reminded what I said in the preview..." For people who are willing to do the work". That time has come. The ideas and though...

Whats the difference between goals, dreams, and resolutions? Ever wonder why most people's New Years Resolutions fail before they even begin? Mark & Cece discuss the tope ten failed resolutions, what goals are and why they are important for your 2020.  They talk about why they HATE resolutions and Mark reflects on his trip to Michigan for the Extreme Execution Coaches Masterminds meet-up....

There comes a point in your life and career when you begin to reflect. Reflection on what you have accomplished, where you came from and the people who helped you get there. All of these thoughts are however outweighed by one... What am I doing to set up the next generation? Join me as I facilitate a live coaching session with Mr. Everett J. Butts and help him discover, what he wants to leave behi...