Shift Change: A Leadership Podcast

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.

In Episode 3 Logen Rothwell takes time to discuss resiliency in nursing with us. Take a moment to hear about how those in the medical field are learning and leaning into resiliency.

In our 2nd episode, we discuss resiliency and dealing with the challenges of life living a long way from home. Gloria moved from Nashville to Seattle for college at the age of 18. Through the journey, she learned to deal with the challenges of life living all the way across the country from her family. Take a moment and enjoy the conversation.

Join me as we begin season 5 with my nephew, Evan Rothwell. Today, we're talking about friendship and no one is more well liked or loved than Evan. He is the expert on being a friend.

Faith isn't alway easy, but it doesn't have to be fatalistic. You can find hope, joy, and love in the midst of faith. Choose the best!

I heard some crazy stuff when I came down with cancer and the noise only increased when I had my stroke. Still today, if I'm not careful other people can impact my mindset. I have to really set boundaries when it comes to people.

You have to focus on the most important things when life is hard and challenging. Today we look at what those things are.

One of the greatest gifts in cancer was a clarity that all the stuff just didn't matter. Simplifying your life can make overcoming the obstacles easer. Choose the Best!

Courage is about hope. The ability to hope, see and live into a better future. Courage requires a simple step to become something life changing and magnificent. Choose Courage!

Have you ever stopped to think about how much fear impacts our lives. Too many of us are caught in a cycle of fear and anxiety. Today we talk about overcoming those fears.

Why are you here? What's your purpose? What kind of legacy will you leave? Today we explore the idea of purpose vs. place.

Your long-term outlook makes all the difference. How do you see the long-term view of your life and the world around you? Choose the best!

Few things help to clarify your values as much as a health crisis. When you face the challenges of life, you really hone in on what you value.

If we want to live our best life we have to own our role in it and take responsibility for our actions and attitudes.

Today we continue our MIND Conversation. In the last two episodes, we talked about Mind matters. Today we talk about the need for intentional actions in our lives. Those first actions are setting goals and identifying plans.

Today we continue our conversation about mindset by talking about mental health. Join me and my youngest son Zach. He is a young man committed to his mental health.

If you're going to overcome the big obstacles of life, you have to control your mind. You mindset matters. Things like perspective and attitude help to shape how we see the world and live out our difficult moments.

Ever wonder what it looks like to be a cowboy? Just so you know...It's not Yellowstone. My guest for this episode is Cody Peterson (my oldest son). He's spent the last 5+ leading the life of a cowboy. Today he talk with us about what he's learned and what leadership as a cowboy looks like.