Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer

Sometimes we can chase the wrong glory in life making our life and our moments about us instead of focusing on the eternal story that is going on around us and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. As Ritchie McKay, Head Men's Basketball Coach of Liberty University says, "When we chase the wrong glory, we can go to one of 2 extremes: Self Promotion or Self Protection."In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I offer some thoughts on pursuing the right "glory" and 2 ways we can do that in all areas of our lives.  Show Notes:Glory, Fame, RenownIsaiah 26:8, Colossians 3:17, 1:27Make our lives about His Glory:Glorify Him in everything we say and do.Do things with excellence.Do things with integrity.Allow Jesus to live through us.Rely on His strength, peace, wisdom, and discernment.Be a light.        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Knowing why you are here is key component of life. In today's podcast, we continue the series "It's Not About You" and talk about why discovering and living your purpose is key to living a transformational life that is meaningful and impactful! You will learn 3 reasons why discovering your purpose is essential to your everyday life. I also share 3 tips on how to find your purpose and calling in life.   Show Notes:Jon Tyson: "You! Here! Now!"Purpose“Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to our purpose along the way.” - Scott KauffmannKey Questions:Am I becoming who He created and intended me to beAm I being faithful with the people and opportunities He has purposed in my path?Placed in my path in a purposeful and intentional way.Why is it important to know and align with our purpose:Gives meaning to everything we do.Keeps us focused on doing the right things and staying on course along the right path.Provides resilience in the midst of challenging circumstances3 Keys to discovering and living out your purpose:Reflect: Look for themes in past moments.Be present, grateful, and faithful with this current moment.Pray for future moments...For wisdom, discernment, direction, and expanded opportunities     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

In 2021, the Baylor Men's Basketball Team won a National Championship! In his book "The Road to JOY," Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew talks about how they built a culture of JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) in order to become champions on the court and in life.In this podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share why "playing with JOY" is so important on the court, field, office, home, and community and highlight 3 characteristics of people and teams that are joyful.   Show Notes: The Road to Joy: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy Fear of death versus the joy of living Happiness is initiated and controlled by circumstances. Joy is sustained by a deep, inner contentment. Joy transcends circumstances. 3 Characteristics of a Culture of JOYLead with FaithBe grateful for the moments. Play with PurposeTeams that play with joy play for something bigger than themselves.Leave a LegacyKnowing your purpose and defining Your Why allows you to persevere when things get tough and challenging.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you can combat comparison in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Comparison can be defined as "the thief of joy."Ways we can compare:To othersTo our previous selfTo what others haveTo what we wished we hadWhen we fall into the trap of comparison, we forsake the opportunity to step into the current moment with joy, gratefulness, and faithfulness.6 Ways Comparison Leads Us Into A Downward Spiral:Comparison steals our joy.Comparison wastes our time.Comparison robs us of being fully present and giving our best.Comparison leads to complacency."At least I am doing better than them."Comparison leads to a scarcity mentality.Versus having an Abundance mentality.Idea that there is only so much glory to go around and that if someone else wins or succeeds that we begin a downward spiral of doubt towards ourselves versus knowing we can also have another opportunity to succeed in the next moment.Comparison undermines a growth mindset.Comparison nurtures a fixed mindset. Joy nurtures a growth mindset.Comparison discredits God who created us.He has uniquely created you with gifts and talents and given you moments to glorify Him in the process of using your gifts and talents in all areas of your life.He did not create us to compare ourselves to others. He wants us to be content with who we are and make the most of the moments we have been given.Ways to combat comparison:Be grateful for who you are and what you have.Be content in all circumstances. Paul in Philippians 4Become a "Rejoice Always" type of person“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

I believe every one of us has been created for a unique purpose and has been called to make a positive and meaningful impact with our lives. The key question is: Will you accept the invitation and answer the call?We are extending our podcast series entitled "It's Not About You." In this podcast episode, I share some thoughts about one of the greatest invitations you can choose to accept, answer, and embrace in order to make the most of your moments in life.  Show Notes:What is Your Calling:Sweet spot of passion and purposePurpose: Your Why; Calling: How and WhatA role you play in the eternal story that is going on.An impact you were set apart for.An invitation to make a positive difference with your life.A mindset that transcends and permeates everything you do and every area of your life. A calling is not tied to or limited by your job title or current role you play in life.A moment you must embrace.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Every day, you have a choice to make life all about you or to connect your life to an eternal story and make a positive and transformational impact in the lives of other people. We are in the middle of a series entitled "It's Not About You." In this episode, I share a third "I" word of Impact and offer 3 principles you can use to make a positive impact in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:"Sociologists have found that even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime." John MaxwellWhile influence may be tied more to to character development and foundational beliefs and principles, impact has more to do with the choices and decisions that you make.Being a leader is where we make a positive impact within our sphere of influence and fulfill our calling.To make an impact, I must personally act.3 Principles for Making a Positive Impact:Be AwareLook for people who need what you have.“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” - Frederick BuechnerKey Insight: Being aware is where we begin to discover our calling.Be Present and Engaged“The legacy you live is the legacy you leave.” - Ken BlanchardBring yourself - the person God created you to be - to the story!Don't try to be someone else, and don't sit on the sidelines hoping someone else will step up.Be ActiveLeadership is ultimately about influence and using the platform and opportunities that you have for God's glory!Know and play your role.Consider the following passage from my friend Louie Giglio's book I Am Not But I Know I AM: “It's a place that requires a constant choice. We can choose to cling to starring roles in the little-bitty stories of us, or we can exchange our fleeting moment in the spotlight for a supporting role in the eternally beautiful epic that is the Story of God. Think of it as trading up. Abandoning the former and embracing the latter will allow our little lives to be filled with the wonder of God as we live for His fame and the unending applause of His name. And joining our small stories to His will give us what we all want most in life anyway: the assurance that our brief moments on earth count for something in a story that never ends.”Isaiah 26:8 - "YES, LORD, WALKING IN THE WAY OF YOUR TRUTH, WE WAIT EAGERLY FOR YOU, FOR YOUR NAME AND YOUR RENOWN ARE THE DESIRE OF OUR SOULS."       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the second podcast episode in our series entitled, "It's Not About You." Every one of us has the power to influence others either positively or negatively, and we can allow ourselves to be influenced in the same way.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the second "I" word of Influence and discuss 2 different ways to think about influence in terms of our Circle of Influence (the people who are influencing us) and our sphere of influence (the people who we are influencing). I also offer some key questions for you to ponder and proactively take action steps toward in order to leverage your influence in the best way and not make life just about you.  Show Notes:Definition of Influence: "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something"3-12-120 (Andy Crouch)Circle of Influence: the people who influence youKey Questions:Who is in your circle of influence?Do you have the right people in that circle?How are they influencing you and are you leveraging their insight, wisdom, and guidance?Sphere of Influence: the people you influenceKey Questions:Who is in your sphere of influence?Are you focused on the right sphere and one that is within your control?How are you influencing them?New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

At the beginning of a new year, we can hear various types of promotions and messages like "New Year, New You!" and "It's All About You in the New Year!" These messages promote the false sense of purpose that life is all about us.As we begin this new year, we are beginning a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled: "It's Not About You." In this series, I will share 3 "I" words that can help us reframe what life is all about and help us focus on the most purposeful foundation in order to make our lives count for what matters most!In today's first episode, I share some thoughts on identity and ask the key question: Who or What is the foundation of your identity?      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the final episode of our podcast series called AMPLIFY. In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 E's of how to use and amplify your authentic leadership voice to make a positive and productive impact in the lives of people you lead and influence in sports, business, and life.   Show Notes:Engage withEdifyEncourage         New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

You have a voice and have influence, but you may find yourself in a season where you are not using your voice to make a positive and productive difference in the lives of other people. In this podcast episode in our series called AMPLIFY, I share one on my most embarrassing stories as a DJ and discuss 5 ways that you can find and amplify your unique voice to make a powerful and positive impact within your sphere of influence.  Show Notes:Reject the notion that you have nothing to say and that you have no voice.Survey the landscape - What are the needs around you?Reflect on the gifts, strengths, talents you have been given.Pray that God will give you His words and amplify His voice in and through your life.Awaken to and embrace the opportunities right in front of you.           New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Sometimes we can amplify the wrong voice in our head which increases the sound and strength of fear, doubt, pressure, and anxiety in our lives and hinders our performance in sports, business, and life.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I begin a new series called Amplify and offer 3 questions to help you know if you are amplifying the wrong voice in your head. Let's turn down the sound of fear and doubt so that we can hear the sound of faith and belief.   Show Notes:Amplify - to increase the strength of a sound; make louderHow to know if you are amplifying the wrong voice:Is it helping or hindering your performance?Is it leading to a downward spiral?Is it creating a limiting belief?        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Gratitude is so important to experiencing joy and contentment in our lives. And when we are grateful for the people and opportunities in our lives, we can be more faithful with them by giving our best.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We often want to accomplish the goal or outcome in sports, business, and life but are unsure how to achieve it. Or we have encountered a setback that has discouraged us, and we don't know if we will ever get back to where we were. And sometimes we want to just stay where we are, because we are enjoying success and crushing our goals, but God has bigger and better plans for us just around the corner.Wherever you are, it is so important to learn how to get from here to there, wherever "there" is for you. In today's Monday Morning Moment podcast, I share some thoughts on how to get from here to there to help you maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and pursue your purpose.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

How you view challenges will determine your success and impact in sports, business, and life! In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share why we need to view challenges as opportunities and what happens when we do this. I also offer 3 things that happen when we see challenges as opportunities and how they can help us perform at our best!  Show Notes:Seeing Challenges as Opportunities allows us to receive:Perspective: Conquering Truths about ourselves vs. Limiting Beliefs.Purpose: Ability to play from a "Because of" Mindset because of the belief and trust from others and ourselves and also see a higher purpose from this opportunity.Passion: Awareness and motivation to play loose, fierce, and freeBe grateful for the moments and opportunities you are in and and be faithful with them giving your best.             New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

As a sports performance coach who works with high school, college, and pro athletes and teams on sports psychology and mental game principles in sports and in life, there are some great moments that we experience together and some challenging moments. We have found that you can grow from every moment in your life.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share a process that we use and 4 questions that can help you grow and develop resiliency in any area of your life!  Show Notes:The Debrief Process:ReflectLearnGrowFlushMove On to the Next MomentDebrief Questions:What did you do well?What did you learn?What is my focus for this week in practice?What will I do in the next game or tournament to demonstrate that I learned and grew from last week?        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Moments matter! Moments involve our thoughts, choices, decisions, actions, and experiences. And when we make the most of these moments, we experience joy and a sense of purpose in our lives.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share some thoughts and tips on how to make the most of your moments based on my experiences in working with several volleyball teams including the UT Tyler and Fulshear volleyball programs!  Show Notes:Moments Matter!Start Strong, build momentum in the middle, respond to the moments that demand a response, and FINISH Strong.Play with Joy and focus.Enjoy the momentsSmileFocus on what matters, what you can control.Act like whatever happens is exactly what was supposed to happen and move on to the present moment.Whatever you are thinking about regarding your moment, know that this day, this week, the rest of this year, and the rest of your life matters.      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

The best leaders and coaches know that encouragement is a key success factor to help others perform at their best, achieve their goals, and become who they were created to be. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I offer 4 tips on how to encourage others and present a challenge to you.Take our Encouragement Challenge. Who will you encourage this week? Message me about who you encouraged, what their response was, and the impact it had on them. My email is: mike@mikevanhoozer.com.  Show Notes:Notice - obvious moments and opportunity momentsRecognize - contribution and achievementBe Authentic - specific, timely, applicable, and applicableBreathe Life - into their hopes and dreams and their "Potential to be;" what you see in them and who they are becoming      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the last episode in our series about the habits of great leaders. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share about the foundational role of leadership: Servant Leadership. Great leaders are servant leaders, and they know that their position and platform exist to help others grow, succeed, and become who they were meant to be. Check out today's episode to learn about 4 questions that you can ask to help serve the needs of the people you lead and influence:  Show Notes:How's it going?What excites you most about your future?What challenges are you facing?How can I help?       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

What kind of feedback are you giving to the people you lead and influence? Is it helping them to grow and get better? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we are continuing our series about the habits of great leaders. Today's podcast focuses on how great leaders give great feedback. In this episode, I share 5 ways that you can give great feedback to the people that you lead and influence. These are great principles whether you are a coach focusing on getting the best out of your players, a business leader helping others to maximize their potential, or a leader at home serving and investing in the needs of your family.  Show Notes:Great leaders give great feedback.What is great feedback?Feedback that helps someone else become who they were created to be and deliver their best confidently and consistently.Great feedback is specific, timely, and relevantGreat feedback must always be aligned with the other person's potential to be (Warren Bennis).Great feedback balances positive and constructive feedback, not criticism which literally means to tear down and not build up.As Chris Miller, a program director at UNC Executive Development, writes in his white paper, “Expectations Create Outcomes: Growth Mindsets in Organizations”: “managers with fixed mindsets often fail to recognize positive changes in employee performance. They are also less likely to coach employees about how to improve performance or to offer constructive feedback…This leads to a loss of talent in organizations.”Focus on at least a 3-1 ratio and work to get to a 5-1 ratio.Great feedback recognizes contribution and achievement. Process and outcomes. Growth and achievements.Great feedback should help your team play with belief, trust, and confidence on “game day.” That's the art of leadership.Key Questions:- What kind of feedback are you giving, and is it helping your team develop and become their best?       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

The goal is to be transformational, not just transactional. Great leaders are transformational in their approach. They don't just manage the tasks of other people; they help them become leaders along the way.In this episode in our series about the habits of great leaders, I share about how great leaders grow leaders and offer you 3 ways that the best leaders accomplish that mission.  Show Notes:Great leaders Grow Leaders. They:InvestTeachTrust       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

John Maxwell said “Even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not if we will impact and influence others; the key question is how will we impact them?”This is the second episode of our Great Leaders series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast. Great Leaders make a positive impact with their life. In this episode, I share 4 ways you can make a positive impact as a leader.  Show Notes:They personally act to make a positive impact in the lives of other people through their words, actions, and enthusiasm.You don't have to be charismatic to be enthusiastic.They see needs and become a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.They use their strengths to serve others, not just to serve themselves.They are present and active versus absent and disengaged.They step up and step in when needed and necessary.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Leadership is about influence, and every one of us has the capacity to lead because we have the characteristic of influence. The key is to develop the best leadership habits in order to make a positive impact in the lives of the people we lead and influence.Today, we begin a new series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about leadership and what great leaders do. In this episode, I talk about how great leaders are aware and offer you 7 things that the best leaders are aware of.  Show Notes:Great Leaders are...Aware of who they are and how they have been created.Aware of their gifts, talents, and strengths.Aware of their passions and what energizes them.Aware of their opportunities.Aware of their purpose and calling.Aware of the people they lead including their gifts, talents, strengths, and opportunities. Aware of the importance of giving both positive and constructive feedback.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We all want to pursue excellence in our lives, give our best, and make the most of our moments! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series about pursuing greatness in sports, business, and life with some insight about 4 habits that the greatest players, performers, and leaders do to create moments that matter and make a positive impact with their lives.    Show Notes:Clear about their PurposePlay to their StrengthsFocused on ImpactAlways Give Their Best    New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

The pursuit of excellence, greatness, and our goals is an incredible opportunity, especially when it is driven by our purpose, fueled by our passion, and guided by a purpose that is higher than ourselves. In the journey of this pursuit, problems, detours, and interference can distract us and cause us to get off track. I sometimes see this with the athletes that I coach where they become shocked when things don't go "perfectly" which leads to becoming stressed on how to proceed. Maybe, you can relate to this type of situation and these emotions.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite Bible verses that can provide a foundation when trouble, trials, and challenging circumstances occur, and I offer some guidance on what to do in these moments.There is a way to have peace in the process!   Show Notes:John 16:33Remember your presence and lean into your process.I perform at my best when I do these things...      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I interview Aidan Morrison, captain of the Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Team who won their second straight Texas 6A State Championship. This was the first time that a 6A school won back-to-back state championships, and Aidan was a big part of this. He is a 4 year Varsity starter, 2-time District MVP, and MVP of the 2024 State Championship. Throughout his playing career, he has demonstrated greatness and created moments that matter in clutch situations. Aidan is a leader on and off the field and will be continuing his soccer career at Liberty University.Whether you are an athlete, a parent of athletes, or someone who wants to understand what goes on in the mind of an athlete who is pursuing greatness and making the most of their moments, you will find value in this podcast. In this episode, Aidan shares some incredible insight and wisdom about pursuing greatness, performing in pressure situations, and how faith can help you conquer your fears.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the first podcast episode in a new series on the topic of pursuing greatness. I love how my mentor and close friend Dr. David Cook defines greatness (with a little "g"):"Selfless Exceptionalism: being your best with the intention of inspiring others to be their best."In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys about our pursuit of greatness in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Greatness begins in your preparation.Specific goalPurposeful process and action planGreatness is built in the journey.Greatness doesn't just happen. It's the result of many moments of growth and hard work.Greatness is refined in the fire…of competition and challenges.Greatness is not achieved without a refining process. Through competition and challenges, the greatest athletes are refined and become better and more mentally tough. Buy Dr. David Cook's greatness book by clicking on the book image or using this link: greatness bookNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

"Focus on the process.""Trust the Process."You may often hear these phrases but wonder if they really mean something and if they can help you achieve your goals and perform in the moment in sports, business, and life. In my research and experience in working with high performing athletes and business leaders, I have found that being process-focused in the moment can lead to the outcomes you want to achieve. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 4 keys to developing the right process.  Show Notes:4 Keys to Developing the Right Process:Outcome-DrivenConsistentPositive and ProductiveReliable     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

There is power in your presence! That's why it is so important to think about and prepare for how you show up to practice, to games, to client meetings and work, and in life. You should not wait until the moment arrives to decide how you want to show up. Decide in advance of the moment and the circumstances of the day how you want to make a positive impact on this day and on the people you encounter, work with, and do life with. Check out today's Monday Morning Moments podcast to learn about 4 ways to prepare for the right presence.   And remember there is power in your presence!       Show Notes:Think about how you want to show up.- in advance of the moment...Don't wait until the moment arrives to decide. Identify your theme.Define what your theme looks like in action.- Same theme can look different for different people.Be present in your presence.- Say it.- Trust it.- Do it.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Presence: How you show up to the moment.Process: How you show out or give your best to the momentKey Question: Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the third episode in our series on JOY. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Know Your PurposeWe cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it.Find and Know Your Why."Sports should be a place where we find anxiety and angst. It should be a place where we discover grit, growth, and greatness."Have a purpose beyond your performance.Love the ProcessLove the process of getting better.Nurture the Right PerspectiveHave the right perspective.Don't tie your identity to your performance, or your sport, or your career.Know that you are more than just your job or sport. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

In the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life.   Show Notes:Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstanceHow to Enjoy the Moment:Love who you areLove what you get to doGratitude changes the trajectory of your perspective and impacts your heart, mind, and soul in a positive and powerful way!Enjoying the moment and "playing with joy" also positively and powerfully impacts the people you lead and influence, the team you are building, and the culture you are nurturing.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We are starting a new series on JOY. Over the years, I have spoken to many groups, teams, and businesses about the power of "playing with joy." Also, in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Enjoy the Moment is one of the key principles for making the most of your moments and being fully engaged and present in life.As we kick off this series, I think it is very important to know your enemy, or the thing or person that is trying to steal your joy. It is also important to know how we contribute to outside forces that try to steal our joy by choosing to focus on the wrong things. Specifically, I think there are at least 2 major things that try to steal your joy. The hope for today is that these 2 things are within our control, and we have a choice whether we will be controlled by these forces or conquer them to unleash our best performance in sports, business, and life!  Show Notes:"Yesterday Ended Last Night" - John MaxwellMy Blog Article about this2 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy:Regret About The PastFear of the FutureBe Present in the MomentNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

As you enter into the final days of December, there is power in reflecting on the past year. It helps you to be grateful for all that you have accomplished, the ways you have grown, and the things you have learned in the process. It also is the first step in think about your goals for the new year.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share at least 3 "Rs" that will help you perform an annual debrief of the last year - a process and rhythm I do myself and highly recommend - in order to reflect and gain valuable insight about this past year.  Show Notes:ReflectRenewRechargeRefocus, where necessary and neededNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

greatnessIt is something we all want and desire! But what does it really mean to be great? I love the way my mentor, friend, and renowned sports psychologist Dr. David Cook defines greatness... greatness: selfless exceptionalism In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore this definition of greatness and dive into what it means to pursue your best with the passionate purpose of inspiring others to do the same.  Show Notes:greatness: selfless exceptionalismselfless: to put others before yourselfexceptionalism: to be your best in whatever you doselfless exceptionalism: be your best with the passionate pursuit of inspiring others to do the samegreatness BookNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

I recently had the opportunity to interview Gabe Baker, a multi-talented person who I have known since his Freshman year at Rice University where he participated in a leadership development program that I led for student athletes. While Gabe has many talents and pursuits, he currently is a musician in Nashville and a multi-instrumental part of the band that travels with the musical duo For King and Country. This interview is a part of our series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about "living life on purpose for a purpose." While it is a longer form episode than we typically do on the the podcast, there is so much perspective and insight in this conversation that I pray blesses and inspires you to keep pursuing your purpose and making your life count for what matters most! And I love Gabe's quote about what his purpose is: "an honest expression of stepping into the fullness of who God has created me to be" Ways to Connect with Gabe Baker: Web Site Instagram Facebook Spotify New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

We have been talking about living on purpose for a purpose during this series on the importance of purpose. On today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about what can happen if we don't define and connect to our purpose in life. Show Notes: 3 Consequences of Not Connecting To Your Purpose: We miss the moments in our lives. We don't engage in and bring our best to the moment. We make our lives about ourselves and chase the wrong "glories" in life. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

This is the 3rd episode in the series we are doing about purpose. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about the importance of living your life "On Purpose for a Purpose." I share 5 reasons for why developing a purpose statement is important as well as 3 ways to develop your purpose statement. Show Notes: We need to live on purpose for a purpose Why is purpose important: Aligns our activities Provides incentive when things get challenging and tough Provides direction for the future  Provides clarity about your past Helps us live a more meaningful life What does a good purpose statement look like: Vision oriented: "To accomplish X by doing Y" Cause focused: "We create meaningful experiences" Reason motivated: "I'm doing this because of" New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Where does our purpose come from? And how do we fulfill our purpose? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series on Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose and answer both of those questions. I also share 2 keys that you can focus on to fulfill your purpose and make your life count for what matters most. Show Notes: Where do purpose and calling come from? They come from God who created you for relationship and a unique purpose. He gave you your talents, time, and opportunities and wants to do amazing things through you for His glory! Arete: fulfilling the purpose for which you were created and called to Faithful and Available Available: being available to direct our time and our attention to our purpose and the things that matter most; not being distracted by time wasters, fear, doubt, and things that don't matter and don't have an eternal focus; being present in our relationships and the opportunities that we get to embrace every day Faithful: bring our full self to the moment and and giving our best to the people we lead and influence; doing things with excellence to truly fulfill the purpose for which we were created; following through on tasks and not just being a good starter but also being a strong finisher; being responsible for what we have been given even if it is not as big an opportunity as we would like knowing being faithful in the smaller things leads to being given opportunities on a larger scale New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Purpose. Calling. These are words that often seem lofty, out of reach, and hard to define, but they are so vital to living a life of meaning and making a true impact with our lives. This podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments is the first in a series on discovering and living out your purpose. In today's episode, I define the words purpose and calling and share some tips on how to discover your purpose. Show Notes: Purpose: Your Why Calling: Your What "Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to your calling along the way." - Scott Kauffmann Stephen Covey talks about the importance of developing a Personal Mission Statement in his book The 7 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. My Personal Mission Statement: "Lead a life of significance by making a positive impact in the lives of other people." Look for Themes in your life and and your past experiences "What has become clear since we last met?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Data Points/Moments Clarity and Insight Action New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Today is the final podcast episode in our series: "5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset." Renewing our mind to truth is so important, and we cannot let distractions and negative thoughts and circumstances drag us down and keep us from performing at our best and making a positive impact with our lives. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the 5th key to building a championship mindset: "Improve Your Recovery Time." We define recovery time as the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment. Improving your recovery time is a huge factor in helping you to be present and bring your best in the current moment and not get caught into a negative downward spiral. Show Notes: "Recovery Time: the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment." "The Five Forces": Fear Doubt Pressure Negative Thoughts Lack of Confidence 2 Ways to Improve Your Recovery Time: Respond, not React Replace, not Repress New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Developing an I Will Mindset is more than just saying a mantra; it's a full commitment to a mission to give your best in all things! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the 4th key to developing a Championship Mindset, the importance of developing this mindset, and give you 5 tips for developing an I Will mindset in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: 5 Ways to Develop an I will Will Mindset: Nurture Perspective Be Present in the Moment Be Willing to Live With the Results Be Fully Engaged in the Process Choose Positive and Productive Thoughts New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Today is the 3rd segment in our series focusing on 5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite principles: Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused. This principle is a practical application of the other keys that we have discussed so far and is very important if you want to achieve your best performance in sports, business, and life. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

This is the second episode of the series "5 Keys to a Championship Mindset." Today's episode of Monday Morning Moments concentrates on the second step: Focus on What You Can Control. So many times, distractions and challenging circumstances can get in the way of your best performance, because you choose to focus on things outside of your control. In this podcast, I share 2 axioms that will help you focus on what you can control in order to put yourself in the best position to maximize your potential and achieve your goals in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: Focus on what you can control. What you choose to focus on magnifies in size. Every action begins with a thought. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

I often see athletes as well as other leaders in business and life tie their identity to their performance. They falsely believe that who they are is what they do, which results in often playing for acceptance and validation. It can also lead them to striving to derive confidence from external things that they may not have control over. Their self talk is based on "If-Then" scenarios and looks like this: "If I make this shot Then I will feel good about myself." "If we win this game, Then I will feel good about myself." In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a better mindset to help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. It's the first of 5 foundational principles that we use when we coach our athletes and teams, and from my experience, it is the most important one...way beyond any mental game skill or technique! Show Notes: Play from a place of acceptance, not for acceptance. Play from a mindset of "Because-Of," not "If-Then." Play from a posture of belief and trust based on your gifts and talents, the work you have put in, your preparation, the trust that your family, teammates, and coaches have in you, and most of all, who you are in the eyes of God who created you. Who you are is not what you do. Don't tie your identity to your performance. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

I speak to a lot of people including business leaders and athletes about leadership and performance in sports, business, and life. I also coach executives and elite athletes at the high school, college, and professional level. Based on these experiences and our own research, we have found that there are 2 essential components that allow peak performers to lead and perform at their best. While these are not necessarily the only components, we do know from experience that these are essential and foundational if you want to maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and lead and play with purpose and passion. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what these 2 characteristics are and encourage you to make these a priority in your life. Show Notes: Joy and Focus... Sometimes, people and athletes can lose both of these. Regarding Joy, their profession becomes just a job or they try to hold on tightly to it and forget the joy they first had when they began doing what they love. Regarding Focus, they lose focus of what's most important or they focus on the wrong things allowing distractions to get in the way of the things and thoughts that allow them to do and play their best! ✅ Remember this week to lead and play from a heart of joy and gratitude which will fuel your passion, attitude, energy, and effort both on the field and off. ✅ Focus on the things and thoughts that are positive, productive, and position you to play your best…rep by rep, possession by possession, and moment by moment. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Are you running on empty? Does your life feel busy and hurried? Are you filling up every second of the day with tasks and things leaving no room to rest, reflect, and recharge? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some thoughts on why creating capacity is so important and some tips on how to do it. Show Notes: Some Reasons for Creating Capacity: To Rest To Reflect To Recharge To Refocus Key Areas to Create Capacity: In your daily and weekly schedule In your life and the roles you take on In your morning and daily routine In your year New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Many men struggle with how to become a great father. My story and journey involved the absence of a father in my life but the presence of God, my mom, my grandfather, and many other men and coaches who stepped in to help me grow and develop into the man I am today. As I think about Father's Day and the 5 boys I am raising and leading with my wife, I wanted to share 4 tips for becoming the best father you can be on today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. It's a journey I am still on, and it's a path worth pursuing!   Show Notes: 4 Tips for Becoming a Great Father: Be Present Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually Be Engaged Involved in their life, interests, and activities Be an Effective Listener Ask vs Tell Listen vs Speak Observe vs Opine Seek to understand, then be understood Be a Leader Show Teach Build Launch New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Many people know what they are trying to accomplish and maybe even when and where they are going to do it. What they often miss and fail to discover is WHY they are pursuing the goal. The question of WHY you are pursuing your goals is the most important question you must answer! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share why this question needs to be answered and 3 benefits of answering this question as you focus on your goals. Show Notes: Knowing your Why: Gives you endurance for the journey Gives you strength when things get tough or hard Sustains you during a setback New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

We have an axiom that we use to coach our athletes as well as our business leaders and entrepreneurs: Performance = Potential-Distractions. In others words, to perform at your best, you can simplify the process down to maximizing your potential or talent (playing to your strengths) and minimizing the distractions. Often, I see some of the best competitors and leaders get caught up in a web of distractions that can destroy the opportunity to give their best. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a 3-step process to help you deal with the distractions in your life and choose a better response. Show Notes: Identify the Distraction Document your Reaction Choose a Better Response New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

Steph Curry was incredible in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings scoring 50 points and leading and willing his team to a series victory! It was the most points ever scored in a Game 7 playoff game and another display of his greatness. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I highlight several things that we can learn from him and this performance that we can apply in any aspect of life. Show Notes: Lead Through Your Words and Your Actions Trust Your Training and Preparation Be Process-Focused Breathe New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!

The great leadership expert and author Warren Bennis often explained how great leaders communicate with the people they lead and influence in terms of their "potential to be." In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 ways that you can do this and help the people you lead and influence become who they were created to be and maximize their potential. Show Notes: Communicate positive and constructive feedback in terms of their "potential to be."  Leverage your platform to position the people you lead and influence into leadership opportunities. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode. JOIN NOW!