Winning Words Podcast

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Your words are powerful. Former North Dakota State Assistant Coach, University of Puget Sound Head Coach, and Life Christian Academy founder, Ross Hjelseth discusses ways you can influence & impact others with your words. This 10-week series will do a deep dive into each chapter of Ross's upcoming book, Winning Words | Speaking Life to Influence Others

Winning Words Podcast


    • Nov 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    Episode 64 - The Best of the Seasons of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 25:27


    On this episode, Ross breaks down the seasons of life and challenges us to LIVE instead of just existing. Flight by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fixPromoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 63 - Discernment - Making the Tough Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 25:49


    Ross returns and speaks about how the greatest leaders are the ones who can make the right decisions in the toughest of circumstances. Flight by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fixPromoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 62 - Let Us Not Grow Weary of Doing Good

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 27:01


    In this episode, Ross speaks on the importance of doing good for others and how the act can be one of fulfillment for self as well. Flight by Numall Fix | ⁠https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix⁠ Promoted by ⁠https://www.free-stock-music.com⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 61 - What is Everyone Looking For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 29:29


    In our latest episode, Ross talks about how seeking the answer to what everyone is looking for is a quest that unites peoples of all backgrounds, and that each of us should make it our mission to provide the hope to others to find the answer. Flight by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fixPromoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 60 - Power, Love, and Self Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 28:23


    In this episode, Ross breaks down how the seemingly odd combo of power, love, and self discipline can bring one to reach greatness. Flight by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fixMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 59 - Life's Most Valuable Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 35:07


    In our latest episode, Ross breaks down the most important lessons he has gleaned from his Lessons in Leadership seminar over the last year. Tune in to get it all broken down for you. Seashore by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 58 - Best Ideas, Best Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 24:19


    In this episode, Ross breaks down how to put together a system of practices in place to set up your operation for success. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 57 - The Power of Perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 31:16


    Ross takes a dive into the importance of perseverance and how sometimes perspective can triumph over ability. Epic Dubstep Trailer by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 56 - Increase Clarity in Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 26:03


    In this edition of Winning Words, Ross stresses the importance of leaders utilizing clear and focused communication during turbulent times. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 55 - Effective Organizations Have Effective Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 28:56


    Sit with Ross for a bit as he breaks down how building well-executed process is the key to getting your team to the next level. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 54 - Rocky's Story: What We Learned From Him

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 25:59


    Listen and learn the value of a special pet to a family--we were blessed and learned much from Rocky! Enjoy. Sunrays by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 53 - Humility or Arrogance? Which is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 28:02


    In our latest episode, Ross speaks on how being humble can greatly increase the strength of one's leadership. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 52 - Hershel Dennis: Football's Winningest Player -- More Than The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 39:04


    Ross sits with Hershel Dennis, college football's most winningest player who shares his journey from USC to Life Christian Academy. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 51 - College or Career - Pros and Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 30:32


    In this episode, Ross breaks down the pros and cons of going to college in 2022 and beyond and how the benefits may have to do more with the person themselves than you might think. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 50 - Keeping Your Salt Salty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 30:57


    Ross breaks down the meaning of living a salty life and it's importance to growth and lifelong learning. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 49 - Speaking Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 28:00


    In this episode, Ross breaks down the meaning and importance of speaking life into those around you and beyond. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 48 - What I Have Learned in 70 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 23:45


    In this episode, Ross shares 70 years of wisdom, insight, and life skills to his listeners. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 47 - Encouragement From Fathers With Doug Burton and Mike Skiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 36:33


    Listen in as fathers share insights, advice, and learnings to encourage fathers to lead and love their children. Be a better father! Guest hosted by Mike Skiff of the Talking Shop podcast and Doug Burton of VSG Marketing. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 46 - Non-Profit Board Effectiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 26:20


    In this episode, Ross takes his decades of experience and offers some tips on upping the efficiency level of a non-profit entity. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 45 - Leadership in a Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 33:07


    In a timely episode, Ross speaks on how the preparedness and thoroughness of leaders during calm times sets them for success during challenges. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 44 - Serving Others With Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 46:31


    Today my friend Dale Rush discusses his life of serving people with intentionality. Dale is an "expert' at going the extra mile to serve beyond expectation. The customer, client, or friend is most important! Listen and learn. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 43 - Valentine's Day: The Relationship Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 23:24


    In this episode, Ross discusses how the way that you love profoundly influences the way that you live. Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 42 - Broken and Redeemed With John Jarman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 37:46


    Ross interviews John Jarman, who tells his life story as written in his book Broken and Redeemed. John realized his broken condition but found redemption. Learn more about the upcoming release of the book. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 41 - Learning From Frosty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 37:30


    This podcast presents the coaching, teaching, and leadings of Frosty Westering, one of college football's best coaches. Presented via interview with my guest Doug Burton.

    Episode 40 - An Attitude of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 28:30


    In this special Thanksgiving episode, Ross encourages you to find what you are thankful for and the importance of maintaining a spirit of service.

    Episode 39 - The Power of Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 22:06


    Do you have vision? Ross speaks on how essential having a strong vision is to being a great leader. Listen to him break it all down in episode 39. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 38 - Generation to Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 24:56


    In this episode, Ross breaks down the opportunity and responsibility of sharing experiences with younger generations and also being willing to take in what those generations can teach to you. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 37 - Leaders on Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 34:09


    In our 37th episode, Ross discusses some of history's greatest leaders and their thoughts on what defines leadership. You're The Champion by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 36 - Making Deposits in Your Love Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 17:37


    In our 36th episode, Ross introduces the idea of love accounts and how making deposits in them is crucial in building the best relationships. Seashore by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 35 - Why TEAM Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 18:41


    In our 35th episode, Ross breaks down the blueprint of a good team and how they can lift individuals to greater heights. Seashore by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 34 - The Legacy of Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 26:01


    In this special episode to commemorate Father's Day, Ross speaks on how the legacy of his father has affected Ross's impact in his own sons and their children's lives and asks listeners what they will leave behind to others. Seashore by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 33 - Teaching Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 25:27


    In this episode, Ross discusses how true leaders have an established pattern of success through adversity and the necessity for them to pass along that knowledge to future generations. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 32 - In Difficult Times, Follow Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 19:26


    In this episode, Ross talks about how during times of tribulation and struggle it is important that your faith leads you through it. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 31 - Call or Text?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 22:49


    Ross evaluates the appropriate mindset required when deciding whether a text or a phone call is needed and how current events are setting us back in communicating with each other. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 30 - America: Care and Concern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 22:23


    Ross discusses his concern on current conditions in the U.S. and steps he feels the country needs to take to heal. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 29 - Verify

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 18:41


    In the final episode of a three part series, Ross discusses how verifying perceived truths can help lead to making wiser decisions in life. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 28 - Building Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 23:06


    In the second of a three part series, Ross discusses how building trust in others and from others is the foundation of healthy relationships. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 27 - Search For The Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 29:30


    In the first of a three part series, Ross discusses the necessity to discern between truth and opinion in the media, social media, and other everyday things we are exposed to. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 26 - How To Respond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 17:20


    Ross speaks on the distinction between responding and reacting and how knowing that difference can impact your life. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 25 - Aspiring To Be Like!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 23:03


    Ross speaks on how the choices we make on who we aspire to be and how we get to those aspirations are key to finding your way through life. 60s & 70s Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Episode 24: Why Winning Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 23:36


    I was recently invited to speak about my book and the process behind it. Take a listen.

    Episode 23: Leading Thru the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 27:08


    Ross and Head Coach of VSG Marketing, Doug Burton discuss what it take to lead through the storm.

    Episode 22: Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 30:02


    In my 7 decades of living, I have learned many lessons. Here are 7 of the most important ones I think you should know.

    Episode 21: Legacy - Your Opportunity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 22:20


    How to use the opportunities you have to create a legacy.

    Episode 20: Integrity — You Have It or You Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 19:10


    In this week's episode, we talk about what integrity is and how you can use it to speak life into others

    Episode 19: Do you have character?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 17:15


    What does your character say about you? How can you impact others with it?

    Episode 18: The Power of Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 14:35


    How visionary leaders make a difference in their personal life, their organization, and their family

    Episode 17: Success - What the Coaches Say!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 27:21


    Motivation coming from real coaches from all over. What is success? Here is what the coaches are saying.

    Episode 16: Advice for Graduates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 21:52


    Class of 2020 this is for you! How do you approach your first year of college? How do you approach your first year out of college? The next 4 years of your life can be pivotal for your future. Make sure you set yourself up right.

    Episode 15: Success — Journey, Destination, or Both

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 22:57


    What is success? How do you get there?

    Episode 14 Success Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 19:18


    What does success look like?

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