Shift Change: A Leadership Podcast

High School sports is a great place to learn resiliency. My friend Andy Weber is a high school soccer coach. He's won multiple state titles and continues to invest and teach high school students.

Today we are celebrating our 120th podcast. We started on August 16, 2021 and since then we've hosted friends, family, professors, other podcast host. All sorts of folks. Thanks for celebrating with us today!

My friend Russ has a unique way of seeing resiliency. He believes that respect and authenticity are critical attributes for resilient people.

I love to laugh. Few things help me build relationships with others like laughter. If we can laugh together, we can be friends for life. That is the case with my friend Steve. He and I have been friends since High School, and have spent most of that time laughing. Join us and laugh a little.

My friend Jon Middendorf joins me today. He is a man that knows a thing or two about long-term relationships. He's been serving the same church for 36 years and all of us know, long-term relationships require resiliency.

No doubt - joy and laughter are a big part of resiliency. Today we talk with our friend Cliff. He always brings joy, laughter, and adventure with him where ever he goes.

My guest today is Dabney Poorter. She is a entrepreneur and Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, TX. She owns a clinic called Restored + Revive Wellness Center and works with individuals to help them find the best version of themselves. Today she helps us to see the correlation between health and resiliency.

Meditation was a discipline I discovered during cancer. It's one of the most important disciplines I've learned in recent years. It doesn't have to be difficult, any of us can learn to meditate. I hope you'll choose to listen and join me in learning to meditate.

Few people like to laugh as much as my friend Jerry. Today we talk about resiliency within adult students and spend a lot of time laughing about life.

June 17th was Zach's 30th birthday. So, why not celebrate with a podcast. Just fun conversation with the kids and grandkids.

My friend Jason runs a non-profit in town that cares for those at the edges of life. He shares how resiliency works in his job and with folks living with very little.

Katie and I chose St Lukes Methodist Church 3 years ago. Love God and love your neighbor as yourself (without exception). Their mission is to share God's love and bring hope to the world. They value kindness, generosity and love to all. It's part of what makes it a great church.

What does resiliency look like in Central America? My friend TJ McCloud answers those questions and many more today.

Zoom Workshops start July 12th - Listen to the podcast to find out more.

My friend Brock S. has spent his entire career working with college students. Helping them find their footing as they move into their early 20's. As well, he's faced several challenges of his own in the last few years. Today we talk about what it means to face those obstacles and helping others navigate them.

No one makes Katie laugh like her brother David. He is a great doctor, friend, and brother. Join us today as we laugh at his stories and memories of Katie. :)

Jeremy Stalnecker is the CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation and a former platoon commander in the Marine Corps. He served in Iraq and now works with first responders and military personnel who are suffering from PTSD. This podcast is well worth the listen and time.

One of my biggest challenges post stroke is gratefulness. Yet, my daily disciplines remind me that there is much to be grateful for.

My friend Kendra Lambert joins me today. She works as a hospice chaplain and is a certified grief counselor. Through our conversation, she provides insights how grief and resiliency work together.

Journaling was one of the disciplines I chose to engage about 30 years ago. It was a great decision. Today we talk about the benefits and ways to start journaling. It's a great choice...Choose IT!!!

My friend Kenny joins me today. He is a man with many talents and stories. I hope you enjoy today's podcast!

Katie and I have two boys...Cody (32) and Zach (29). We love them both and are super proud of them. They always made life fun, but they never made it easy. Today we talk about kids!! :)

My friend Savannah White Lewis joins me today. She grew up in western Oklahoma, moved to New York City and then back to OKC. All that travel and diversity has to make you resilient, right? - I hope you'll join us.

Today my friend Lyndsey McPherson joins me to discuss the movie Arrival. It is a movie that forces you to think and consider the bigger questions of life. - Such a great movie!

My friend Ashley Carr Soter joins me today. Ashley, grew up in a military home and has a masters in vocal performance from the University of Oklahoma. She's a young lady that learned resilience early on.

What's your favorite movie? Can you stay awake if you watch a movie at home? Someone on our podcast today falls asleep in every movie we watch at home. :)

My friend George Soter joins me today on the podcast. He is a vocal performance major from OU and serves with me at St. Lukes Methodist. He loves life and is a joy to be around.

Most Thursday Nights we spend the evening with Timmy and Janna (Katie's Twin and sister-in-law). Anytime we get together there's always a lot of laughter.

My friend Nate Rakestraw joins me today. As a former D-1 basketball player, he has some fun insights regarding resiliency. I hope you'll take a listen and laugh with us.

Katie is the primary reason why I've tried to stay in shape over the years. She has been the motivating force and consistent voice in my head regarding the value of physical health. Join us today as we discuss health and choosing a workout.

My friend and former colleague, Missie Parker joins me today. She is the lead development officer for OneWorld Health. OWH builds operationally self-sustaining clinics and hospitals in East Africa and Central America. There is no better Medical NGO on the planet. I love these folks and the care they provide.

7 states and 6 homes later we've finally decided to talk about the homes we've chosen to buy. Most have required work, and we've learned something with every home we've purchased. Join me as Katie and I talk shopping for homes.

Studies show that your love for reading comes from watching your parents read. My mom is a disciplined reader and it's one of those things I learned from her. Join me today as I talk about the value of reading and some of the books I've read in the last year.

Shopping for clothes has been Katie's self-proclaimed hobby for 35 years. It makes no sense to me, but it works for her. Join us today as she shares her passion and shopping tips.

My friend Chase Shaw joins me today. He's a father of 4 boys and shares how resiliency helped he and his wife through the IVF process. He's a great man with a powerful story!

Today one of my favorite little humans joins Katie and me. Sage is 3 years old, full of life, the epitome of joy, and loves all things sweet. - Take a few moments and laugh with us as she shares her favorite things. In case your wondering, she chooses me over Katie in the end. :)

Kerri Scott is Katie's best friend in life. She is a lady raising 3 kids, maintaining a home, and running a business by herself. Every single mom is a testimony to the power of resiliency and Kerri is no different.

Today my friend and colleague Logan Fish joins me on the podcast. He and his wife Candace are busy parents working in ministry careers trying to build resilience in their two young boys. I hope you enjoy his perspective on working to build grit in kids.

We just got back from vacation in Tortola. If i'm being fully transparent, I don't do anything for vacation but show up. So, I thought we could talk with Katie about choosing the destination and journey. Join us for a casual fun conversation.

My friend Sara C joins me today. She leads a mom's group in Edmond OK that is committed to supporting and encouraging each other through the challenges of motherhood. She's a fun lady and real encourager.

One of the things, Katie will tell you is that post stroke I can forget things and mess thing up more frequently. I did that early this season when I posted the wrong podcast for my friend GREG JOHNSON. This IS Greg's podcast!!! - We have been the best of friends since 1st grade and I couldn't pick a better person to mess up with than him. He is a very successful pastor, father of 3 and talks about resiliency in marrigae. Enjoy! I promise this is the right one!!! :)

Today my friend Chelsea Barker Jones joins me on the podcast. She is a young lady who had experienced a great deal and yet has managed to overcome.

Katie joins me again today to discuss the book process. Join us as we walk through all that took place to make the book happen.

My favorite human and the most beautiful girl in the world joins me today (Katie P.). After 35 years of marriage you learn resiliency. She is the best thing that ever happened to me. Take a listen and enjoy the laughs.

My guest today is Madison Wood. She has a background in music and some wonderful thoughts regarding resiliency and grit.

On today's podcast we discuss the new book and update everyone on the journey of the last few years. If you would like to know more or purchase the book you can follow this link for the book.

Johnny Ream joins me today. He is the the financial world and is a young man who has found resilience in spite of the obstacles.

I have known Catie H for the last 18 years. She is a young lady who has experienced significant loss and yet, continues to demonstrate resilience. Today she shares her story and some of the things she learned in the loss of her father her senior year of college.

My friend John Parrish joins me today. He's a pastor serving in the same church for 18 years. His life has been marked by challenges and obstacles and he continues to be resilient. Today he talks with us from both a practical and theological perspective.

Greg Johnson is a large church pastor and one of my very best friends since 1st Grade. You will enjoy his personal story of resilience and grit.

Greg Ferguson joins me today. He is a longtime friend and professionally works as a therapist for professionals and families. In this episode he provides a clinicians perspective on grit and resilience.