Winning Begins at Home

Welcome back to another episode of Chasing Greatness! This week we’re joined once again by Susan Barber. Last week, we talked about Susan’s experiences as a high school teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. This week, we’re going beyond the classroom to talk about chasing greatness in marriage, how to balance work and home obligations, and how to transition back to life post-pandemic. Listen at one of the...

We’ve been talking about it for weeks, but now it’s officially here: the second half of the year! Are you positioned to chase greatness through the rest of 2021?  This week on the podcast, we’re continuing to talk about chasing greatness with a special guest. She’s a long-time friend of mine, the wife of one of InteGREAT’s coaches, and has one of the hardest and most important jobs on the planet:...

Welcome to the end of June! It’s the start of a new season, and about to be the start of a new month. But, perhaps most significantly, it’s halftime!  We’re about to wrap up the first half of 2021, and set our sights on chasing greatness throughout the back half of the year. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to reflect, recalibrate, and RESET, this is it!  This week on the podcast, I’m s...

If you’re ready to reflect, reassess, and reset your life and leadership, this week’s podcast episode is for you! Last week, I gave you the seven questions to ask to set yourself up for success in the second half of the year. Today, I’m sharing a grid that I utilize as I attempt to reinvent continuously! You may not like where you are, but if you stay on the wrong road, you’ll only be further from...

The greatest coaches make Half Time adjustments that position their teams for the greatest chance of success. This is the topic for today's podcast: What half time adjustments do you need to make halfway through the year to set yourself up for success these last 6 months? I have 6 questions you should ask yourself to get started on this track of resetting.  1. What is working right now? 2. Wh...

This week we’re hearing the perspective, wisdom, and insights about what it means to be “great” from a world-class thought leader and a frequent friend of the podcast: Mark Miller! Listen to this week’s episode for Mark’s secrets to maximizing potential, staying disciplined over time, and protecting your energy to live a well-fueled life. If you want to hear more from Mark, you can now find him at...

Have your ever wondered what you were born to do with your life?  That is the question we try to help you answer on this week's podcast! If you are at a point where you long to experience both fulfillment in your career and meaningful contribution in your circle of influence, then FINDING YOUR WAY is about to become your personal map toward discovering the truth about you.  In their Life Proc...

This week on the podcast, as we’re in the midst of graduation season and sandwiched between both Mother’s and Father’s Day, we are talking about an area I’m extremely passionate about: Parenting! Listen to this week’s episode for a friendly reminder that leadership always begins at home! For resources: https://leadeveryday.com/

How are you feeling? To lead well, you must start by being fit! Listen this week's episode for the "core four" things you can do to be at the top of your game when it comes to your fitness so you can have a high energy week!

Welcome back to the next episode of “Chasing Greatness”! Today, we’re joined by a legendary leader, great thinker, and my fantastic friend, Mark Miller. We’ve had Mark on the podcast before to discuss how great leaders grow, narrow their focus, and become a leader others want to follow.  This week, Mark sits down with us to talk about the power of reinventing continuously, how to stay engaged, and...

Are you WITH the people you work with? This month, we’re talking about the truth behind the statement, “Together is better” as you Chase Greatness. We’ve talked about how this relates to your goals, your mindset, and even your finances. Today, we’re talking about your job! Join me on this week’s podcast as I offer a filter you can use to determine whether the people around you at work are helping...

Who you’re surrounded by can be either the fuel or the quicksand when it comes to your progress in Chasing Greatness… and that includes when it comes to your finances! How are the people around you influencing your mindset around spending, saving, and giving? On this week’s podcast, I discuss what I’ve learned about living abundantly while also seeing your money - and your investments in people an...

"Your Friends Determine The Direction And Quality Of Your Life" - John Orr This is a statement that rings true in every aspect of our lives. Financially, physically, spiritually, emotionally, etc.  Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Whether that is 100% accurate or not, there is some truth in that quote. The Bible says it this...

We are 100 days into the year! How are you doing? Are you hitting your goals? Where do you need to change?  President Biden is coming up on his first 100 days in office, how will he be remembered? Did he hit his goals or did he miss the mark in a few areas? As we look back on the first third of 2021, ask yourself, "How am I doing, honestly?". You have to start where you are but you don&a...

Mark Miller is back with us today as we talk about this idea of How Great People Focus! This episode will start a monthly conversation with Mark where we will touch on topics that we think will help you maximize the greatness journey that you are on. A few topics we touch on today include: - How important focusing your vision is  - "Heads up, heads down" tension  - The, "What are we...

I think Harry S. Truman said it perfect when he said, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers." This perfectly sets up what we will be discussing today. How Great People Read. I know you're busy and you are thinking that adding a commitment to reading is the last thing that you want to do, but I think it will benefit you more than you can imagine. To help with how...

Have you ever wondered how great people have grown to be able to do extraordinary things. Think about people like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, Gandhi, and many others. We are going to talk about some ways we think that they became great, but also some ways that might surprise you.  My friend, Mark Miller is going to join us today to help us answer the question, "How do Great People...

Henry Cloud says, "You are ridiculously in charge." and I believe that to be especially true when it comes to your career.  Today on the podcast I bring one of the Integreat Leadership coaches, Scott Morgan, to talk about:  What to do when you are not in a job using your full potential How to leave an organization How to stay resilient I can't wait for y'all to listen to today&...

David Epstein wrote a book called, " Range: Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World".  This book is the base of what we will discuss on today's podcast. One of Integreat's coaches, Chuck Cusumano, will be joining us to discuss this topic of why it pays off to be well rounded in a world of expertise.  Thinking about this episode, a story of when my daughter and I were at...

Welcome to Episode Three of Chasing Greatness! Think of some of the greatest speakers throughout history. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Ghandi, Winston Churchill, Maya Angelou, and many more. Today we talk about some habits that great people practice every single day in their speech. We will dive deeper into these seven areas of : 1. think before they speak 2. listen before they speak 3. speak c...

Have you ever wondered how some of the greatest people think? This week I am going to give you a few ways to think that will help you influence your life and others around you. Also, one of our Coaches, Scott Morgan will join us to speak on some topics including: - How to create the right mindset - The importance of buy in - How others have spoke life and what it means This episode will help you c...

Tom Brady has won his seventh Super Bowl and many commenters have said the case is now shut that he is the greatest NFL Quarterback of all time. At what cost though? As we look around, we see a select few people that we say are "great" or "noteworthy". This month I would like us to think about this idea of "Chasing Greatness".  To chase greatness, we must first define...

Hindsight Is now 2020!  Welcome to 2021! I am so excited to start this year off by telling you about our course to help you have the best year of your life. It Is a video based course with a blueprint for your entire year called, "21 Days To Your Best Year Ever".  Today we are going to talk about Increasing Capacity. My friend Mark Miller says, "Your capacity to grow determines your...

Are you sick of 2020? Tired of all the politics and strife? Ready for a new year and hopefully a better year?  I believe 2021 can be your best year ever! I knew their were people out there like me, who wanted to get better and strive for our very best, but just weren't sure how. So I decided to put together a road map of how to create the best year of your life.  21 Days to Your Best Year Eve...

Are you sick of 2020? Tired of all the politics and strife? Ready for a new year and hopefully a better year?  I believe 2021 can be your best year ever! I knew their were people out there like me, who wanted to get better and strive for our very best, but just weren't sure how. So I decided to put together a road map of how to create the best year of your life.  21 Days to Your Best Year Eve...