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Kiera is joined by Dr. Paul Etchison to talk about changing the mindset of turnover = failure. This transition is part of the evolution of leadership. Both Kiera and Dr. Etchison share their own experiences in remaining true to core values, and keeping their definitions of success separate from whether a team member stuck around or not. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is an extra special day. I have one of my faves and every time we podcast, people say, you two just seem like you love each other so much. And I really do. I've been to this man's practice. We've been friends in the industry for I don't even know how many years pre-COVID. That's a long time. And we've been on each other's podcasts a lot. He has an incredible podcast. He's an incredible human, incredible friend, incredible mentor. I got the one and only Paul Etchison on the podcast today. Welcome. How are you today, Paul?   Paul Etchison (00:28) Hey, I'm good. And I was just thinking about how you mentioned like the pre-COVID thing. You texted me a picture of when you came into my practice for two days. And it was like before COVID. And what was funny about it, and I don't know if it's funny or not, but like I looked at it and half of my team has turned over. They're all new people. So I know. ⁓   Kiera Dent (00:36) cute.   Mm-hmm.   It's real life, Paul. That's real life. It is funny and isn't because I go back and I used to   be embarrassed about that. So let's just kind of highlight on that. I used to actually be very embarrassed of like, my gosh, I don't have senior team members. And like, I hate the question. There was a hot minute. The Dental A Team felt like I was Johnny Depp in the middle of the ocean and my boat was full blown on fire. And I was like, I just hope another one shows up soon. Like I hope something comes. ⁓   And then I realized that's business ownership. Like that's real life. And yes, we built these great cultures, but you outgrow team members and team members outgrow you in life circumstances. And I'd rather be honest and real rather than perfect. And so the fact that like teams shift in a lot, mean, shoot, I used to have this vision board, Paul, you want to hear how ridiculous this was? And I took the team and I put them in the one year, the three year, the 10, and I just had this like same team follow with me. That lasted me for like six months. And I was like, rip this thing up.   Paul Etchison (01:31) Yes.   You   Kiera Dent (01:40) It's   gotten better, it's stabilized, but I think that that's real life. So thanks for talking about it.   Paul Etchison (01:44) It's hard,   yeah, I mean, we look at it and I think like the beginning of my practice career, I had very little turnover, but it was, I had to put so much into keeping that. Like it was such a hard thing to keep going. there was a lot of team members that I kept and I was able to make them happy and I was able to have it be a productive relationship and they were good at the practice. But sometimes I look back on it I'm like, man, it was just, that was a lot of energy I put into one person. I should have just moved on.   So that's how I practice now. It's different. There's a little bit more turnover and I think that's normal and that's part of business ownership. So we're okay.   Kiera Dent (02:16) What changed in your mindset for that? I have so many questions for you today. You guys, Paul and I, when we get on the podcast, it really is just like a free for all. And Paul has no clue. I have a full plan of what I'm asking you today, ⁓ but it's going to be a free for all rift of business ownership of teams. How did you change that perspective? Because I think so many people chalk that up to, I'm a failure of a boss if I've got turnover. Like I had a doctor the other day on a coaching call and she's like, Kiera,   Paul Etchison (02:19) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (02:42) What am I going to do for PR? Like I've got people turning over and how do I PR this? So anything is twofold. One, how did you get like mentally change that mindset? Cause I think it's a big mental game.   Paul Etchison (02:54) Yeah, for me, was everything that I've done in my career as far as like leadership growth and stuff, I think has always stemmed from some period of just struggle and burnout to some extent. It was like, I got to the point where I was taking everything that happened at the practice personally, every upset person at upset employees, they're bothered about something. They're they always, I mean, they're telling you how you should be doing things that not realizing that there's very complicated solutions. And sometimes there's not perfect solutions. A lot of times there's   perfect solutions. So I think what changed for me is I started looking at it from a point of my mental sanity saying I can't attribute my feelings on the happiness of all these team members anymore.   And all I need to do is just be very clear on what I want, be very consistent with the way that I treat them and hold them to that standard. But ultimately, I'm putting the ball in their court. It's up to them. And if they want to play ball, cool. If they don't, that's cool too. We can still be friends and you can go to some other office where it's more to your liking. But the biggest change for me was just realizing I can't be everything to everybody. And I did it for a long time and it was really exhausting. And I worked through that and I feel a lot better   it.   I think my team   is better for it.   Kiera Dent (04:08) Yeah, no, I don't disagree. And I'm glad you talked about that. It's been fun. think Paul, you felt like, I don't know, a big brother to me when we met and I came out to your practice and the fun things we've been able to do together and just the differences. ⁓ I think as we've grown up in the industry together, but I, I admired that because I always thought you had this amazing team. And I think to hear your version and then my version at the same time was very similar. I just realized like,   We got a killer team. Like this is an amazing company. And I think when I evolved to you're so lucky to work here, you're so like not in an egotistical way, but I think in a confidence way of like, this is a great place and we're going to attract people. I started realizing like I had confidence to make offers of what we actually wanted to pay versus what I felt like I had to chase to get people to be here. ⁓ we pivoted and I used to like chase all the time and try to be everything for everybody. And then I'm like,   Why am I doing this? Kiera, like you have built a company and a culture and a space that people love. And yes, there are changes and I will continue on forever evolve. I don't think that we're a perfectly set company, but I think that we're a pretty great, awesome place to work. And I think when I became centered, confident in me and what I was providing in the culture without having to be everything, I noticed I actually attracted a way different type of employee. I attracted somebody who wanted that same style. They, it,   It was like no more like games. think in like compensation and all this, it was more just centered. It was like, this is what we do and this is who we are and I want great people. And I also think it was very much attributed to like, got dialed in on core values. And I was like, I'm sticking to these. These are like rock solid. do not deviate from that. And if you don't fit. Fantastic. There is another opportunity, like go find your dream place and we're going to find our dream team member. And I say that in a very like confident, hopefully not egotistical. And I think you, sounds like you did a similar thing, but I.   I will say, I think you go through a space of realizing you're not a failure. It's an evolution. I think of, of leadership. It's almost like going from, I don't want to say immature. It's more like children and how's they grow. Like, I don't think a little baby is a failure for having that knowledge and that mindset. And I think some of us, are toddler baby owners. Like we've never done this before. We don't know. So we're going to have a different mindset. And then you just start to morph and evolve just like   Children grow up and they morph and evolve into these teenagers, into these college students, into like the prime of their life. To me, that also feels like a maturity of leadership as well to being confident with that.   Paul Etchison (06:42) Yeah,   I love that you point that out too, because we do, we hear a lot of complaints from our team members and then we start to, it starts to add up and then we start to really doubt.   Did we really create a great work environment? I mean, we just had an all day meeting maybe about two months ago, maybe six weeks ago,   like that. And one of the questions I asked, we use this thing called Slido. It's just in real time, you put on a PowerPoint slide and everybody can vote on their phone. There's a million like programs that do this. But I asked the whole team anonymously on a scale of one to 10, how fun is it to work at Nelson Ridge Family Dental? And I was terrified to throw that   Kiera Dent (07:03) Thank   Paul Etchison (07:19) there. I had no idea what people were going to say.   Kiera Dent (07:20) I don't blame you.   Paul Etchison (07:22) It was everybody was like eight, nine. There was like three or four sixes. Now I have 30 something team members.   So the   Kiera Dent (07:29) Yeah.   Paul Etchison (07:30) of it was very good, but it was, it was scary.   if you would have asked me what I thought it was going to   Kiera Dent (07:35) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (07:37) I did not think it was going to be that good because the squeaky wheel gets the grease. This, you know, that's what we hear. That's what we focus on. And it reminds me of this one coaching client I had, cause I coached dentists as well. had a coach coaching client named Isaac and he did very similar to you.   choir practice, he really got deep into the foundational core values of this is what the practice is. And   turned over his entire team and he said, I feel like such a failure. I feel like everybody's leaving. I feel like I'm just turning everybody off. Patients are coming in and asking where everybody is. I just don't think my leadership's good. And I told him, just hang through,   Hang, you'll find your people. And then six months later, he was like, I cannot tell you how much I love my team. And so I think the message of what you and I are saying, Kiera, is that no matter   Kiera Dent (08:12) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Right.   Paul Etchison (08:22) what you want to do with what kind of vision you have for your practice, your team's out there. They are there. They are waiting for someone to take charge and just make it a big deal that that's the type of people we have at this practice.   Kiera Dent (08:26) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (08:33) So if anyone's listening thinking like, have this issue at my office, get those core values out, talk to the team about it. Don't just like leave it on a document, bring it up with ⁓ a meeting and say, guys, this is what I truly want.   And sometimes apologize. I'm   I haven't been holding everyone to the highest regard or the highest standard, but I'm ready to do it and I need your help. So I love that you brought up those two points. Those are amazing things and I think everybody struggles with that.   Kiera Dent (08:55) Yeah.   I think, and I think that that's something that I feel you and I both strive to do is tell people feel like they're not alone. I think so many doctors feel like I'm the only one out there. I'm the only one who can't keep my team there. I'm the only one who has team turnover. And like, this is not the path that we were even on my radar to head, but I think it's obviously the most important path for people to hear. ⁓ I think Paul, it's the no judgment. It's the hang through it. It's, ⁓ having a guide, a mentor who's been there, done that, done that successfully. I mean, you and I can both like,   Gosh, you like grit through that and it's painful. But I also believe that while yes, painful, I feel it's an evolution of soul that you actually internally are craving. I don't believe that we rise to the call until we're ready. Like Kieran 2020, when I'm sitting on Johnny Depp like boat in the ocean, it was on fire. I was not ready for the call and the evolution that came in 2024 for me.   Like I just, wasn't ready for it, but come 2024. And I think it's a, it's a shedding, it's a shifting. It's a, like, I call it like the skin sloughing. Like it's like a snake, like you're leaving it behind. It's, I watched penguins when I was in Antarctica, like small flex there, Paul. Like the Antarctica trip was pretty rad. And we watched it. Right? We went to Antarctica. Penguins are so cute and they smell terrible. Like they're like little ketchup bottles that just squirt poop all day long. And it's disgusting.   Paul Etchison (10:11) I was just going to follow up on that. Whoa.   Kiera Dent (10:25) but they were molting when we were there and they just looked absolutely miserable. Like they sat there and they told us like, please don't touch the penguins. like, these look just, they're like, it's very painful for them. They're having to completely molt off all of these feathers. And I think that that's how I feel a lot of business owners are like, are you going through that molting process? But again, just like those penguins, just like us, I really do believe that when we're ready to be called to that higher level, one, you're not alone, two, you don't have to go through it alone.   Three, it's normal and it's part of growth, but like, there's also, you don't have to grow until you actually want to. Like, it sounds like Isaac was just ready. Like, I'm ready, I'm done. Like, I've hit my limit. I was ready, I was done. I was like, we are having a complete culture shift. Like, we're done and like, it needs to evolve. Sounds like you had it. But I also feel, and I don't know how you feel, Kieran 2020, Kieran 2024, even into 2025, leadership culture company.   keeps evolving. don't feel like I have as many of those like huge molting in 2020, huge molting in 2024, 2025. It's more of a shift in a refinement rather than a full molt. But that's, think how, at least for me, that's how I think I view leadership is.   Paul Etchison (11:37) Yeah, totally agree. It's like we go through these stages of leadership growth. And I remember for me, like leadership all the way up to COVID was like system, system, systems, consistency with team. And my team grew to like 35, 40 people and it got really unmanageable. And then when we came back from COVID from being shut down, I really wanted to try to do something different. And I wanted to keep that. ⁓   I just loved when we were shut down for COVID. I loved how it felt. It felt easy. And I said, I want that, but I don't want that craziness when we open up again. And when I did, I started to feel that same craziness. And I was going to therapy at the time. And like the therapist will tell you, just change your expectations. Don't take everything personally. And what I learned through that is there's no amount of therapy that can   broken leadership   Is that I had systems, I had consistency, but my team   had outgrown those systems. We needed more systems of leadership. So the next stage in my leadership was learning how to lead leaders and truly delegate and truly give them the autonomy to do everything. And when we did that, everything got so much better. there was parts of me that was like, I'm not the right person for this level of organization. not the right person for this size of a dental office. I'm just too anxious. I take   Kiera Dent (12:41) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (12:59) too personally. And ultimately, I think it was just I   Kiera Dent (12:59) you   Paul Etchison (13:02) set up, I didn't set up my organization the proper way. So that was the next level up for me. And I think that's me shedding my skin finally once and for all to learn how to lead leaders. And who knows what's   Kiera Dent (13:14) Paul, I think that you are actually a really good example of letting go of control. How do you do that? Like,   I remember talking to you one day, this is offline, hopefully I'm not oversharing. And you're like, a lot of people say, like, what are you going to do if you retire? And I know you sold your practice to a DSO and you're like, I've never looked back. Like it was great. Um, you're like, I'm actually the person who's okay to just like sleep in and do nothing. Like I really am okay with that. Like, how did you let go of that control with your team? Um, knowing that they weren't going to do it exactly like you, like, I think people have this in theory. They try to do it, but.   Paul Etchison (13:23) No, of course not.   Kiera Dent (13:49) Like that's another molting. That's another really hard gap to go from full control. You're in charge of everything to I'm stressed out. Now I'm going to let team members take over and maybe you're, maybe you're an anomaly, maybe you're a unicorn, but how did you do it?   Paul Etchison (13:59) Yeah.   I think it's like we talked about the growth, but I think where we screw up as practice owners when we do this is we get upset that the team members are not doing exactly the way that we would do it. And there needs to be some wiggle room. There needs to be a lot of forgiveness. But ultimately, there's got to be clarity. And not enough practice owners are having the conversations with their team members. Like I always say, like, I'm coaching dentists all the time, and they're telling me about these issues they're having at their practice. And I'm saying, well, why do you think that is? And the answer is like, well, it might be this.   kind of think it's this and it's like, well, get curious, ask, ask your team. So for me, it was about telling my team what's expected and when   Kiera Dent (14:36) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (14:42) didn't meet expectations, instead of like dancing around it, just going right at the   getting curious, what is going on with this? What is, why is this not happening? And then always like, you know, if you ask the right questions, the next step for any leadership, any leader is to validate their perspective.   no matter what it is and that will go so far. If you take one thing out of this podcast, do that. When your team members share something with you or if you're getting curious, asking them why things are happening, how they're feeling about something, validate their experience and watch how much they open up and they're.   open to behavior change and other options. And then that allows you the opportunity to then ask and invite participation in the solutions. What do you think we should do?   I noticed our cancellations are getting up there. Like, what are we doing about this?   What do you see happening? Getting curious. And they're saying, well, I don't know. Like, I got to ask some more   OK. And then validate their experience. I totally see how maybe you got busy with your other things and you haven't been asking your team. But we've got to ask the team and find out just so many little things.   For me, was getting out of the way, being clear with expectations. But then instead of trying to go around my leads and my leaders, my practice and go around them and deal with the other other teams myself, I let them do it and I let them fail and I help them and I support them.   And I think I know there's a lot of like team members that listen to your podcast, Kiera. I would hope if you're listening to this and you're team member, I would hope you understand how valuable you are to an owner. If you can take things, find solutions and hold your, your team members, your fellow coworkers to a certain standard, like you would be so valuable. Everyone's like, well, how can I get a raise? How can I contribute more value? I would people on my team, my leaders that do this for me, they are so valuable to me and every owner.   is just waiting for somebody to step in and fill that role. I mean, every practice could use   Kiera Dent (16:38) team members, their number one objective is to make their doctor happy.   every day, all day. That's like what my job is. That's what I want to do. That's how I want to serve. That's how I want to help out. ⁓ And I think as owners, I think it can be easy to see all the problems in your team. But I think it's what pair of sunglasses do I want to put on? Do I want to put on the one where I see like, what's wrong is just as available as what's right. Both are always available in every single scenario, every single situation. And so what are we bringing to the table and how are we looking at these different things?   How are we guiding our teams? How are we guiding our leaders? How are we showing up as leaders? How are we like, what is the filter I'm putting on every single day? Like those, those two sunglasses are right there as you walk out the door and which pair are you choosing to put on? Cause you're going to influence impact and create a team. No matter what we see what we want to see. And I believe that we create our own realities. I believe that reality is what we believe it is. And so, ⁓ I think shifting that seeing that, and I think having just a bigger plan, a bigger vision. know when I got very crystal clear of where am I headed?   What is my role? Like, this is gonna sound funny, Paul. I literally Googled like, what does a CEO do? I think doctors come out of school, like you're a doctor, like you do the dentistry, like that's what I'm supposed to do. And I remember one day I was sitting there and I'm like, what is the CEO even supposed to do? Like, I don't even know, like, like really, like where is a CEO, like dictionary, like job description, I realized, got it. It's profit, vision, and culture. Like those are really my main things. Stay out of the weeds and like go for it. And...   Paul Etchison (17:43) you   Kiera Dent (18:04) That's what I'm bred to do. Bring the great ideas, bring those different pieces. That's my job. That's my responsibility. I think dentists also have the second tier of you do dentistry too. So you are a clinician in there and then you have those pieces. But driving culture, driving a culture of accountability of fail, fail forward. like, gosh, I just read this really awesome book and they said, we measure it by outcomes, not activity.   Like just stuff like that. Like you start to become this person who wants to evolve your culture, evolve who your team is, evolve who you are as a person. And I think Paul, even in just knowing you, I think there's been an evolution of who you are as well. ⁓ I think that is just, and hopefully I've evolved too, like fingers crossed there's been an evolution and I'm not as quite, I don't know. I think we keep the best of ourselves. And then I think just evolve into our 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 levels. I guess I just asked the questions of   Paul Etchison (18:42) Absolutely.   Kiera Dent (18:58) I think you've got a fascinating story. You were full, full practice owner. You were in there. You sold out to a DSO. You're still in your practice. You still train. You, you've evolved. If you were sitting back when I met you, what would you tell that Paul of what you know today that would have made that whole experience, whether you're selling, whether you're growing, evolving. I mean, you have a very large practice. It's been real fun to watch you and your practice and everything. What would you have told that Paul?   Paul Etchison (19:27) Yeah, and this comes up a lot with my coaching clients. A lot of people ask me that. And one of the things, if we're looking at our practice, and I'm going back to the beginning, is if we want to sell our practice, if we want to cut back our days, if we want to have the most profitable practice ever, a lot of the times the strategy is identical. We're just trying to go through and create more freedom for ourselves as practice owners by empowering our team, getting them to do a lot of the responsibility.   Kiera Dent (19:48) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (19:57) to be accountable for a lot of the stuff. So I think if I could go back and tell myself again, man, first of all, just stop taking everything so personal. And you come in and you look at it with these different lens of leadership and maturity and all these leadership skills. It's not just at the practice. It shows up in your relationships with your spouse, with your friends, with your kids, like all these things. Like it's all intertwined. But I would have much earlier got the leaders going in my practice because one of the things   Kiera Dent (20:16) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (20:27) happen through my practice sale is I just like I mentioned I felt like it wasn't I'm not cut out for this I'm sick of being miserable I'm sick of being stressed I'm sick of taking it home and I'm sick of taking it out on people that I love and so when I sold it I said okay I'm on my three-year exit plan I'm getting out of here I'm moving on I don't know what I'm gonna do but I'm gonna move on so I said you know my associate partner Dr. Kathy she owns part of the practice too   I'm gonna pass it to her and maybe she won't be able to do it as well as me. But I need to set this up so she is just, I wanna bless her with this amazing practice that runs on its own. And in the process of setting that up with my leaders, I realized, dang, I don't know if I would have sold. And I'm still happy I sold, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I would have, but that's what I would have tried to do early in my career. I would have went, who are the leaders? ⁓ The whole thing with like the Dan Kennedy of the who, not how. Not how do we do it, but who's gonna do this?   Kiera Dent (21:11) Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.   Right.   Paul Etchison (21:25) And I would have leaned into that a lot more because I think I would have been a lot happier. I would have been able to enjoy the journey more. But at the same time, it's like we learn from our mistakes and you got to make the mistakes to learn from. So it's like, so that whole Catch-22, would I change anything? I don't think so because I wouldn't be, if I didn't have the same experience, I wouldn't be the person I am today. But man, I wish I had learned it earlier. That's for sure.   Kiera Dent (21:45) Sure.   It's fair. And I'm actually happy to hear that because I feel like this is like the DSO conundrum and like the cell. And I'm happy to hear you say that because it validates what we try to coach on to. So many doctors are like, I'm just going to sell. And I'm like, well, let's just look at this. If you sell, let's look at what your life will look like on the other side of it. Let's look to see where you are today. And really, let's get to the root of why do you want to sell? And I think, Paula, if we would have asked you that same question.   Why did you wanna sell? My hunch is it was all these problems, all these issues. It was just like, I'm sick of it. Like, let's just pass this on. Let's move on. When a great leader, a great office manager, a CEO, a CFO could have easily come in, taken over for you. You could have had the exact same scenario. You just would have owned it and had more options on the table. Like you said, it's not right, it's not wrong. But I think like for everybody listening, I think today is a good reflection of one, are you going through a molt? Like, are we molting anywhere?   ⁓ and do we, or do we need to molt? Like, is there something we need to shed, let go of identity wise? And then two, I like to do this reflection a lot. And I encourage a lot of people to do it. It sounds like Paul, you do it. Like when we're in these issues in these problems, are we stopping and pausing and asking like, what is the root? Not the symptom, the top line symptom is like, I'm so stressed. And I got this and this and this, but like, do we ever stop and pause to dig to that route and find out   what is really at the root. For me, I often have many journals that are like this, this, this, and I just like list it all out of all these things are frustrating me. But what I'm trying to do is find what is a thread? What is the piece in that that's causing the chaos because then we go fix that. And that's what I love in practices because 99 % of the time what people tell you on the top line, so coaching offices, coaching doctors, coaching teams, like Paul, you know this, I know this. What people tell you at the top is not really what's the problem.   It's the bottom layered, there's something rooted, there's something under there. These are just symptoms on the top. Same thing with patients and case acceptance, right? It's the up at the top, what they're telling you is not really what they're feeling. And all you gotta do is just dig under, find out what that root is and stress and that will go away. And so Paul, thank you for, I just am curious. I've always been curious, like, would you have done something differently? Of course we never can, like, no, we're not going to. But if I could go back and tell that younger self things, like,   Kyri, get rid of your ego, honey. Like trust your team, trust that team to do amazing, trust them to do better than you are, trust them to be better than you, trust them to make better decisions than you do, because I want to create that kind of a team and me believing that is going to ultimately turn my team into that. They have the whole study about teachers with kids and IQs and like if they believe that they have a stronger IQ without doing anything different, that child actually ends up with a higher IQ. Well, why don't we take that same principle and apply it to our teams and see what happens.   Paul Etchison (24:23) Yeah.   It's so true. And I love that you say like the reflection that you did, because I noticed this with my coaching   is that there's a lot of, there's a lot of how, how do we do this? How do we fix this? But I think anyone listening, if you just sat down in a dark room, maybe not dark room, but you're sitting down in a quiet room for 30 minutes and you reflect it, what do I really, you know, I do this with my coaching clients. We call it a practice clarity and frustration exercise. What do we, what really bothers you with the practice? What is it that really just, you know, grind your gears,   it down and it sounds simple but once you write it down you can like visually see it and start to brainstorm for solutions and you start to make this progress that not only affects the way your practice runs but the way that you're the way that you feel and I think ultimately as practice owners we need to realize that the CEO hat you mentioned what does a CEO do we need time for that and we don't have time for that when you're doing four or five days of dentistry that's why when I'm working with clients the first thing I'm gonna do with a practice owner is I'm gonna get them down to three days clinic   Kiera Dent (25:10) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (25:27) And it always works. so inefficient. There's so many things we can do with scheduling and efficiency and production that we can get you down to three days clinical. But now you've got that extra day to put on that CEO hat, to reflect on the things, to write down and figure out what your plan of attack is. I mean, that's what I've got a workshop coming up in February that that's focused on that. How do we get you down to three days? And that's all I want to do in this three day workshop. We're, of course, doing these reflection activities. But I think this is over the course of my career and working   Kiera Dent (25:27) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (25:57) with people, that's what I've seen moves the needle the most. We need time and we need to give the energy where it's due. And it's not, we   be 100 % clinician. It just doesn't work that way.   Kiera Dent (26:09) Yeah, no, Paul, I love that. And think that's such a fun thing. I think dentists need this. Dentists need to have their vision, have their clarity. But I think from today, the wrap is it started out with a photo, unexpectedly, of this is what we're ⁓ kicking the day off of, going from where we were to where we want to be, ⁓ looking at that, reflecting back, seeing. Because   Paul Etchison (26:23) Yeah. How do we get here?   Kiera Dent (26:34) There's a client that you and I both know. They're pretty well known ⁓ that we work with. whenever I work with, gosh, it's so many practices. I think there's like 300 employees and I'm like, gosh, I remember all their names every time. ⁓ But they talk about how sometimes the best learning is just remembering. Remembering where we've been, remembering where we're going to go, remembering things that we've learned looking there. So it's like remembering where I've been so that way I can kickstart and project into where I need to go.   using your team to get there. Your team wants to be your best asset for that. So Paul, those are kind of my wrap thoughts. I know today has just been a real fun day. Always enjoy a good podcast with you. Any last thoughts you have?   Paul Etchison (27:15) No, you know, I would just close it off with   having the listener just believe, just believe in the possibility of what's going, what is possible with your practice. ⁓ There was a point where we talked about reflection. I reflected and I said, I wrote down everything I do at the practice and I wrote down how many of these activities bring me joy and how many of them I hate. And I believe it was something like 80 % of them I hated. So that's no way to live your practice life. You spend a lot of time at work. So why not do the reflection and put the time and energy into   Kiera Dent (27:38) Mm-hmm.   Paul Etchison (27:45) Making your practice a better place to be at it's not just gonna affect you. It's gonna affect your family. It's gonna affect your team ⁓ There's big your ripples that come from this little thing So I would say sit down find a coach find a mentor read some books it is possible believe in yourself and It all starts with the planning so sit down and write down some things journal love it   Kiera Dent (28:09) Journal it up. Well, Paul, I appreciate you so much.   I ⁓ just love what you're doing for our community. I love the things that we're able to accomplish together. ⁓ And yeah, guys, check him out in Dental Practice Heroes podcast. He's got some great stuff over there as well. ⁓ Paul, so good to have you on the podcast. I think you mentioned the event in February. If people want to know more about that, how do they connect with you on that?   Paul Etchison (28:35) Yeah, go to DentalPracticeHeroes.com slash freedom. So that's where the information on the three day workshop, it's going to   awesome. And I'm doing a money back guarantee. If you don't think you liked it, if you don't like what you signed up for, I'll give you all your money back. I believe in it that much. And I know from me coaching for the past six years, I know this is what produces results. So go check that out,   more about the courses, check out the podcast. And I'm always happy to talk to any listeners if they want some help or they just want to find out what we're more about. Please just go to the website, DentalPracticeHeroes.com.   dot com.   Kiera Dent (29:06) Amazing. Paul, thank you so much for being on the podcast. For all of you listening, I hope you do take the time to reflect. I do hope you think about where you want to go and what you want with your life. And just appreciate you guys all being here. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

Today, Michael welcomes Dr. James V. Hardt, founder of the BioCybernaut Institute and a pioneer in brainwave feedback for spiritual growth, healing, and performance. For decades James has studied the electrophysiology of advanced meditative states, guiding thousands through seven-day training sessions that convert electroencephalography (EEG) activity into musical tones so people can raise alpha, access theta, and develop coherence. His research links brainwave change with measurable gains in creativity, IQ, anxiety relief, and what he calls true transformation. Conversation Highlights Include: -How the journey began for James as a college physics major who tried early feedback and entered profound non-drug altered states, prompting him to find his life's calling. -Why real-time feedback matters: you immediately know if your practice is deepening or if you're just going through the motions. -What a seven-day training involves—orientation, scalp sensors, mood check-ins, baselines, and listening to layered musical tones that mirror your own brain activity. -How progress is built: begin with alpha for relaxed focus, then layer theta for insight and delta for deep restoration; with continuous feedback, patterns that once took decades of meditation can start to appear in days. -What an "ego attack" can feel like mid-week, and how naming classic hindrances—doubt, drowsiness, distractibility, aversion, boredom, forgetfulness—helps loosen their grip. -Measurable outcomes you can point to: sustained IQ gains and roughly 50% creativity boosts in trained groups compared with no-change controls. -A step-by-step forgiveness practice you can see on electroencephalography: alpha drops when contacting the pain, then rises as compassion and release take hold—often followed by real-world reconnection. -Trainable markers for "angel" and "halo" patterns seen in advanced meditators; why coherence matters and how feedback separates imagination from genuine insight. -James's presentation at the Vatican on his angel brainwave data, his *free ebook,* _The Art of Smart Thinking_, and more! Next, a guided meditation centering on love and gratitude to feel grounded, open-hearted, and present.

https://teachhoops.com/ Win the Season Making practice better—specifically for end-of-game scenarios—requires a shift from teaching "how to play" to teaching "how to win." Too often, teams lose close games not because of a lack of talent, but because they haven't rehearsed the "chaos" of the final two minutes. To master these situations, you must dedicate at least 15% of every practice to "Special Situations." This isn't just running a sideline out-of-bounds (SOB) play against air; it's about putting the clock on the scoreboard, setting a specific score (e.g., down 3 with 42 seconds left), and letting your players solve the problem in real-time. By simulating the pressure of a ticking clock in January, you ensure your players have the mental poise to execute when the lights are brightest in the postseason. A key pillar of game management is having a "Late Game Menu" that every player knows by heart. This includes your "Auto-Foul" rules, your "No-Threes" defensive stance, and your "Go-To" scoring action. Practice should include specific "What-If" scenarios: What if we miss the front end of a 1-and-1? What if the opponent has no timeouts left? Use these moments to teach your players the "mathematics of the game"—understanding when to attack the rim for a quick two versus hunting for a three. When you stop the drill to explain a decision, keep it brief and impactful. The goal is to build "Late Game IQ" so that your point guard knows exactly who the "safety" is on a press break and your shooters know exactly where the spacing "dead spots" are. Finally, ending practice with high-stakes situational play ensures that your team leaves the gym with a "finisher" mindset. Instead of traditional conditioning, use a "4-Minute War" where the score starts at 0-0 but every foul, turnover, or missed box-out results in a point for the other team. This forces athletes to maintain their focus and discipline when they are physically fatigued—the exact conditions they will face in the fourth quarter of a rivalry game. By filming these segments and reviewing them during mentoring calls or film sessions, you can identify which players remain "steady hands" under pressure. Simplicity is your ally here; don't over-complicate the sets. A simple, well-executed plan beat a complex, panicked one every single time. Basketball game management, late-game situations, coaching strategy, basketball practice, special situations, sideline out-of-bounds, end-of-game plays, basketball IQ, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball coaching tips, clock management, situational basketball, coach development, team culture, basketball drills, pressure shooting, press break, defensive rotations, basketball strategy, basketball leadership, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic director, game-winning strategy, basketball mentorship, mental toughness, sports performance. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nuance is important, and powerful - but only when timed up properly. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed. For over a decade I've been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy.Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.  Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently. We'll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I'm just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way.⁠Learn more about what it's like for us to work together.⁠—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50? Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business.New courses are added every month. ⁠⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠⁠ —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Need help leasing or buying a building?I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more.If you're looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call.⁠—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this podcast, Greg welcomes back Yosi Amram, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO leadership coach whose background spans from an Israeli military sergeant major to an MIT and Harvard-educated tech CEO. His life took a radical, life-altering turn on a massage table when, after taking his first company public, he experienced a spontaneous spiritual awakening that "blew a fuze" in his mind. This traumatic catalyst—which led to him being pushed out of his own organization—inspired Yosi to pioneer research into Spiritual Intelligence (SI). He views SI as the critical missing piece for leaders who have achieved outward success but still face soaring rates of anxiety and polarization. Yosi's approach isn't about escaping to a cave in India; it is a "middle way" where the divine meets the boardroom to reveal the spiritual sparks in everything we do. He breaks down his award-winning framework of seven dimensions—including Grace, Truth, and Wisdom—to show how "ego-looseness" and intuitive leadership are not just feel-good concepts, but powerful drivers of massive financial performance and collective well-being.

Chris Jack was one of the all time greats! A perfect combination of a massive workrate an incredible skillset, deceptive speed and a high rugby IQ which he showed during his 67 cap test career.In this episode of What a Lad, you'll hear Chris like you've never heard him before. From the good times on winning championships to some of the struggles he faced, there is plenty in this one!Some parts that stood out for me in this one were...- How his brothers shaped his work ethic and toughness - Making the Crusaders early and being thrown straight into a South Africa tour- Old-school Crusaders culture and earning respect as a young player- What it actually felt like being around All Black legends- Scoring on debut and still feeling like he didn't belong- How he felt winning the NZ player of the year in 2002- Dealing with shyness, pressure, and confidence off the field- What happened during the 2007 RWC QF Loss- Life after rugby and the lessons he learnedThis episode is full of honest perspective from a man who always let his actions do the talking. Chris shares what the jersey meant to him, the cost that came with it, and why he wishes he'd enjoyed the moment more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't need another diet. You need a system that lasts. In this powerful episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with body recomposition expert and Forever Fit author Maxime Sigouin to reveal how you can build muscle, burn fat, and stay strong for life — at any age. Whether you're 40, 60, or even 80+, your body is still capable of transformation. In this episode you'll learn: • Why most diets fail long-term • The difference between fat loss and body recomposition • How to reverse diet and avoid rebound weight gain • Why strength training is essential as we age • The mindset that drives lifelong success • How daily movement burns more calories than gym workouts

Most people think weakness is beaten with motivation. It's not. Weakness is eliminated with standards. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that comfort kills more dreams than failure ever will. The people who break through don't feel their way forward. They enforce rules on themselves. In this raw episode, I break down eight brutal truths most people need to hear. Why motivation doesn't kill weakness but standards do. Why your inner circle will either save or sabotage your life. Why confidence comes after action, not before. And why setting goals you never fully reach is one of the most unfair advantages in life. You'll also learn why elite performance requires being a little unhinged, why you get paid to practice not perform, and why winners aren't special, they're obsessed with proving themselves. This isn't theory. It's applied psychology backed by real research and hard lessons. From self-control predicting success more than IQ to social circles shaping outcomes, this episode will change how you think about discipline, standards, and what it actually takes to kill weakness for good. Building real wealth doesn't require a flashy startup — it just takes one boring, cash-flowing business. Join me at Main Street Millionaire Live to get my exact playbook for finding, buying, and scaling a business. Stop wondering how ownership could change your life, and come find out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML_BDYT26 ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 How to Kill Weakness: Starve It 00:04:32 Your Inner Circle Will Ruin or Save Your Life 00:06:55 Work Ethic Eliminates Fear 00:09:31 Set Goals You Never Reach: The Unfair Unlock 00:11:39 Stop Normalizing Comfort 00:13:43 Elite Requires Unhinged 00:15:58 You Get Paid to Practice, Not Play the Game 00:17:44 Stop Pitying Weakness, Including Your Own 00:21:14 You Don't Need Confidence: Just Keep Trying ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

https://teachhoops.com/ In every locker room, there is a distinct difference between "skill" and "will." While a player cannot control their height or their natural explosive vertical, they have 100% control over the attributes that often determine who stays on the floor during the final four minutes of a game. These "zero-talent" traits—effort, attitude, and preparation—are the ultimate equalizers in high school and youth basketball. When a player commits to being the first one on the floor for a loose ball or the loudest communicator on defense, they aren't just "playing hard"; they are providing a strategic value that often outweighs raw scoring ability. Coaches look for these "culture carriers" because they are the glue that holds a tactical system together when the shots aren't falling. The hallmark of a "high-motor" contributor is their mastery of positional discipline and "the little things." This includes sprinting the floor in transition, setting "head-hunter" screens to free up shooters, and mastering the art of the box-out. These actions don't require a 40-inch vertical or elite ball-handling skills; they require mental toughness and a "team-first" mindset. In the mid-season grind, teams often become "soft" or "lazy" with their fundamentals. A player who consistently executes these non-glamorous tasks becomes indispensable. By being "great at what takes no talent," an athlete can effectively "short-circuit" a more talented opponent by outworking them in the margins of the game. Finally, staying focused and being coachable are two of the most powerful tools a player can possess regardless of their athletic ceiling. Being a "sponge" for information—understanding the scouting report, knowing every teammate's role, and executing the game plan without error—allows a player to play "faster" than their physical speed suggests. This is Basketball IQ in action. When a player is a positive presence on the bench and a tireless worker in practice, they raise the "competitive floor" of the entire program. By focusing on these intangibles, a player ensures they are always "useful" to the coach, proving that while talent might get you in the gym, it is the "zero-talent" traits that keep you on the court and lead to a championship culture. Basketball intangibles, hustle plays, basketball effort, coaching philosophy, team culture, basketball IQ, player development, high school basketball, youth basketball, defensive communication, basketball work ethic, non-skill traits, coachable players, basketball grit, bench energy, basketball fundamentals, rebounding technique, screen setting, basketball mental toughness, coaching tips, basketball success, athletic leadership, player roles, team-first mindset, basketball discipline, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball mentorship, game-day impact, basketball heart. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ottis Elwood Toole claimed to have murdered over one hundred people. While that number remains disputed, what we know for certain is horrifying enough. Six confirmed kills. A partnership with fellow serial killer Henry Lee Lucas that terrorized the American South. And quite possibly the most infamous child murder in American history. Born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1947, Toole emerged from a childhood so brutal it defies comprehension. Sexual abuse by his father starting at age five. A mother who dressed him in girl's clothing and paraded him around as the daughter she wished she'd had. A grandmother who took him on midnight trips to rob graves. Every adult in his life either exploited him or looked the other way.None of that excuses what he became.Toole drifted through the 1970s leaving a trail of suspicion across multiple states. He was a suspect in murders in Nebraska and Colorado before fleeing back to Florida each time. In 1976, he met Henry Lee Lucas at a Jacksonville soup kitchen, and the two formed a killing partnership that would span years and cross state lines.But it was the 1981 murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh that would make Toole's name infamous. Toole confessed to abducting the boy from a Hollywood, Florida Sears store, then recanted, then confessed again. This pattern continued for years while the Hollywood Police Department systematically lost every piece of physical evidence that could have secured a conviction. The bloodstained carpet from his car. The machete. The car itself. All gone.Toole died in prison in 1996 without ever being charged in the Walsh case. It took until 2008 for police to officially name him as Adam's killer. This episode examines how a man with a lengthy criminal history and an IQ of 75 managed to evade justice for so long. We explore the systemic failures that allowed him to keep killing, the victims whose names deserve to be remembered, and the legacy of one father's grief that changed how America searches for missing children. The Jacksonville Cannibal is a story about monsters. But more importantly, it's a story about the cracks in our system that allow monsters to thrive.

https://teachhoops.com/ Dealing with a selfish player is one of the most delicate balancing acts in coaching because the behavior is often rooted in a desire for validation or a misunderstanding of their role. A "me-first" attitude can act as a virus, quickly infecting the locker room and eroding the trust necessary for a high-functioning defense or a fluid motion offense. The first step is to address the behavior privately and directly. Instead of attacking the player's character, focus on the "mathematics of the game." Show them through film how an extra pass or a hard screen creates a higher-percentage shot for the team—and often leads to a better look for them later. By reframing "unselfishness" as a strategic advantage rather than a sacrifice, you can begin to shift their perspective. To fundamentally change a selfish player's habits, you must incentivize the "unselfish" acts within your practice structure. If your drills only reward scoring, you are inadvertently encouraging selfish play. Start tracking "hockey assists," "great screens," and "defensive rotations" with the same intensity you track points. Use a "Point System" during scrimmages where a basket made off an assist is worth three points, while an unassisted basket is only worth one. When you publicly celebrate the "culture carriers" who do the dirty work, you create a social cost for selfishness. A player who realizes they will lose playing time or status for "ball-stopping" will eventually adapt to the program's standards or identify themselves as a poor fit for the team's long-term goals. Finally, mid-season January is the time to leverage your team leaders to handle the social dynamics of the locker room. Sometimes, a message carries more weight when it comes from a peer rather than the head coach. Encourage your "culture carriers" to hold the selfish player accountable in real-time—whether it's a teammate asking for the ball in the post or a veteran pointing out a missed defensive assignment. If the behavior persists despite these interventions, you must be prepared to make the "hard" coaching decision for the sake of the program's integrity. No individual talent is worth the destruction of your team's soul. By prioritizing the "Power of the Unit" over individual accolades, you ensure that your program remains a place where everyone belongs and everyone contributes to the championship mission. Selfish basketball player, team chemistry, coaching leadership, basketball culture, player management, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball coaching tips, team unity, locker room dynamics, basketball IQ, coach-player relationships, basketball drills, basketball motivation, coaching philosophy, unselfish play, basketball strategy, player roles, team-first mindset, basketball discipline, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic leadership, character development, coaching accountability, managing egos, basketball teamwork, game-day impact. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are our kids actually becoming less capable thinkers, and if so, why does that matter? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch explore growing concerns about children's cognitive development, drawing on research from cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Together, they examine how increased screen use, especially in classrooms, may be reshaping how kids reason and learn. But this conversation goes deeper than test scores or IQ. Dr. Kathy reframes intellect as a muscle, one that fuels discernment, freedom, creativity, and wise decision making. They discuss why intelligence must be understood locally and relationally, not just nationally or digitally, and how parents can nurture thinking hearts by inviting kids into conversation, problem solving, boredom, and responsibility. Grounded in Solomon's prayer for a discerning heart, this episode reminds parents that raising intellectually capable kids isn't about academic pressure; it's about forming wise, free people who can love God with their minds and live faithfully in the world they're called to serve.    

https://teachhoops.com/ A program's purpose is its "North Star"—the fundamental reason why the team exists beyond the pursuit of a win-loss record. While winning is a result, purpose is the fuel that drives daily effort, especially during the grueling mid-season stretch. When a coach clearly defines the purpose—such as "developing leaders" or "building resilient young men"—it provides a framework for every decision made in the gym. This clarity allows players to see themselves as part of something larger than their individual stats, fostering a deep sense of commitment that sustains the group through adversity and creates a lasting legacy within the community. While purpose is the "Why," goals are the strategic milestones that mark your progress toward that vision. Effective goal-setting must distinguish between "Outcome Goals" (winning a conference title) and "Process Goals" (averaging 15 assists per game or winning 70% of 50/50 balls). In the locker room, these goals should be visible, measurable, and collaborative. By involving your players in the goal-setting process, you increase their autonomy and buy-in. When the team hits a process goal, it provides a psychological "win" that builds momentum, proving that the daily grind of practice is directly contributing to their long-term aspirations. Finally, the alignment of purpose and goals is what prevents a program from drifting during the "January lull." In this phase of the season, it is essential to revisit your core objectives to ensure the team hasn't lost sight of the big picture. Use film sessions and individual check-ins to reinforce how specific behaviors—like defensive communication or bench energy—align with the program's ultimate purpose. By utilizing member calls and coaching mentors to audit your standards, you can ensure that your goals remain challenging yet achievable. When a team is unified by a clear purpose and driven by attainable goals, they develop a competitive edge that makes them nearly impossible to break in the fourth quarter. Basketball culture, program purpose, goal setting for athletes, basketball leadership, team standards, coaching philosophy, process goals, basketball IQ, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball coaching tips, team motivation, mid-season grind, basketball strategy, player buy-in, basketball success, athletic leadership, character development, coaching excellence, locker room culture, basketball goals, championship mindset, coach development, teach hoops, basketball community, program building, team identity, sports psychology, coaching accountability, athletic director. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Khalipa has been on the podcast many times to discuss the business of fitness, and while that is still an active part of his day-to-day over his various income streams, he now has a new priority that doesn't prioritize the P&L - Train Hard Men's Club.If you're interested in starting a THMC, use this link to learn more and apply. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed. For over a decade I've been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy.Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.  Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently. We'll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I'm just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way.⁠Learn more about what it's like for us to work together.⁠—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50? Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business.New courses are added every month. ⁠⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠⁠ —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Need help leasing or buying a building?I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more.If you're looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call.⁠—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How do you liberate your leadership capacity for growth?Meet Ian (Morpheus) Hatton!Ian continues to serve leaders globally in over 107 countries. Through his organisation, Totally Morpheus, he provides bespoke and custom leadership development that transforms leaders, teams and organisations.As the best-selling Author of "Totally Morpheus" and now on a mission to liberate your leadership by developing the ‘EGG Based Leadership' Assessment. An International Keynote Speaker who has been in leadership since the 90s, Ian continues to explore new avenues in transforming leaders.On this episode, Ian illustrates the results experienced by leaders who have taken the EGG Based Leadership Assessment. The influx of those who experience heightened levels of self-awareness and why they exude different types of leadership styles is mind-blowing.Listen as Ian shares:- A leader's number 1 job- the 3 states of leadership- tapping into your zone of genius- leadership clients and their assessment results- why helping does not help- Ian's own leadership "come to Jesus moment"- IQ vs EQ and what makes you thrive more- what the EGG Assessment reveals about your leadership - why you are stuck in a rut despite working harder- does taking care of people mean less focus on work?...and so much more!To access the FREE EGG Based Leadership Assessment, click the links below:QR Code for the FREE Assessment: sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 EGG3 Leadership Assessment: https://www.egg3assessment.com/?sa= sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 EGG3 Focus Report: https://www.egg3assessment.com/focus-report/?sa= sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 EBLJ Assessment:https://www.egg3assessment.com/eblj/?sa= sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 To WIN a EBLJ Lift Kit Worth US$100… · EGG Based Leadership: The Journal for Liberating Leaders (EBLJ) · EBLJ Bonuses · EBLJ Journey: 1 year access to monthly 90-minute EBLJ Workshop with a global community of inspiring conscious leaders — the leadership Tribe you have been looking for. (More details at https://www.egg3assessment.com/eblj/?sa= sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 ) 1. Complete your EGG3 Leadership Assessment at: https://www.egg3assessment.com/?sa=sa0039751513d82b6f8a3819650b7fca2a56efdb93 2. Go through your results in your EGG3 Instant Report which you receive minutes after submitting. 3. Follow your EGG Liberation Pathway for the next 15 days. 4. When you receive your EGG Liberation Pathway Step 15, reply to the email with your feedback on the experience. ***Remember to mention that you found us on the Speaking and Communicating Podcast with Roberta Ndlela***5. The first email to reach us with feedback, and mentioning this podcast, will receive an invitation to the full EBLJ Lift Kit and join the next workshop. 6. (Optional: The winner will be announced on our social media channels.) 7. And whether you win this or not, you will be winning all the way with these rich resources for liberating your leadership.Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-your-leadership-to-the-next-level-w-ian-hatton-morpheus/id1614151066?i=1000746649662 Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PotLIjWG1NlmPznHm6izi?si=rwUZgHYVQsu9eyy2mGH9yQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/oFvQ2BE3wt4

▶️ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardatherton-firsthuman/   What if great leadership requires more than IQ and EQ? In this episode of Being Human, I speak with Dr. Yosi Amram, psychologist, executive coach, and pioneer in developing our understanding of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ). Yosi offers a research-backed framework for translating spiritual values into practical action. Drawing on extensive empirical studies, Yosi shows how SQ predicts leadership effectiveness and personal well-being in ways traditional models miss.   And Yosi is not speaking only as an academic. Yosi held the record for the fastest promotion to captain in the history of his regiment in the Israeli Air Force.  He has taken two tech start-ups to IPO. He's a man who knows how to lead.   We explore how to make spirituality accessible without dogma, how SQ helps leaders navigate complexity and suffering, and why meaning, purpose, and inspiration are no longer optional in modern work. Yosi also shares principles from his clinical and executive coaching work on how to lead with integrity, compassion, and presence.   We explore: What SQ actually is Spirit → action translation Leadership + meaning + purpose Beyond IQ and EQ His recommendations for developing SQ Links: Yosi's Website  

https://teachhoops.com/ A basketball coaching roadmap is not a straight line; it is a seasonal cycle that demands different versions of your leadership at different times of the year. The journey begins in the Pre-Season (September–October), where the focus is almost entirely on "Culture Casting" and fundamental skill building. This is the "installation phase" where you set the non-negotiables of your program—the terminology, the spacing rules, and the effort standards. During this period, you aren't just teaching a motion offense or a 2-3 zone; you are teaching your players how to practice and how to compete. Success in the roadmap's early stages is measured by how quickly your team adopts a collective identity that is resilient enough to handle the adversity of a long winter. As you transition into the Mid-Season (December–January), the roadmap shifts toward "Tactical Refinement" and game management. This is often the most difficult stretch for coaches because it requires a balance between maintaining high-intensity practices and managing the physical and mental fatigue of a conference schedule. At this stage, your job is to audit your systems: what is working, what needs to be "junked," and where are the personnel gaps? Utilizing film study and analytics becomes your greatest asset here. The mid-season is where you find your "rotation rhythm" and begin to implement specific "special situation" plays that can steal a win in a close game. It is a period of constant adjustment where you "double down" on your team's strengths while subtly masking their weaknesses. The final stage of the roadmap is the Post-Season (February–March), where the focus moves to "Peak Execution" and mental poise. By this point, the heavy lifting of teaching should be done; you are no longer installing new plays, but rather refining the timing of your base actions. This is the phase where scouting reports become hyper-specific and every possession carries the weight of the season. Success in the postseason is determined by your team's "Clarity of Purpose"—do they know exactly what the standard is, and do they trust the person next to them? By following a structured roadmap that transitions from broad concepts to granular execution, you ensure that your program is not just "hoping" for success, but is actively engineered to achieve it when the lights are brightest. Basketball coaching, coaching roadmap, season planning, program building, basketball leadership, high school basketball, youth basketball, coaching philosophy, pre-season preparation, mid-season adjustments, post-season execution, basketball strategy, basketball tactics, team culture, player development, practice planning, basketball IQ, coach development, championship coaching, basketball mentoring, game management, scouting reports, defensive systems, offensive sets, basketball excellence, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic leadership, basketball training. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Trump in Davos sets the global agenda in the quest for Greenland. The Golden Dome vs Reagan's Star Wars system… The US decision to withdraw from the WHO rattled the health world. Iran at the brink as the US sends military power to the Middle East! Major Fred Galvin, LTC Sargis Sangari, and IQ al-Rassooli take on a world of...

https://teachhoops.com/ Teaching shot selection is one of the most challenging aspects of coaching because it requires a player to balance individual confidence with collective offensive efficiency. A "good shot" isn't just about the distance from the hoop; it's about the context of the game, the time on the shot clock, and the specific skill set of the player taking it. To improve your team's decision-making, you must first establish a "Green, Yellow, Red" light system that clearly defines which shots are acceptable for each individual athlete. By creating these boundaries, you remove the ambiguity that often leads to hesitation or "heat-check" heaves, ensuring that every possession results in a high-percentage look that fits your team's identity. Effective shot selection instruction must transition from the whiteboard to "Games-Based" drills where players are rewarded for making the right read under pressure. Instead of just charting makes and misses during practice, start charting "Shot Quality." If a player takes a contested, off-balance jumper with 20 seconds on the shot clock, it should be marked as a "loss" even if the ball goes in. Conversely, an open, rhythm three-pointer from a designated shooter should be celebrated as a "win" regardless of the outcome. This shift in focus teaches players to value "the process" over the result, building a mental framework where they understand that great teams don't just take the first shot available—they work to find the best shot available. Finally, January and February are the critical months to use film study to reinforce these lessons. Sitting down with a player to watch a montage of their shots allows them to see the floor from a coach's perspective, noticing the open teammate they missed or the defender they failed to read. Use these sessions to discuss "Time and Score" management—the difference between a shot you take when you're up ten versus a shot you take when you're down two. When players understand the why behind shot selection, they develop a higher Basketball IQ and a sense of accountability to their teammates. This level of maturity is what allows a program to thrive in the postseason, where one disciplined decision often determines the difference between a win and a loss. Basketball shot selection, coaching basketball, offensive efficiency, basketball IQ, player development, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball shooting drills, shooting percentage, basketball decision making, coach development, team culture, basketball strategy, basketball tactics, basketball film study, shooting mechanics, basketball offense, basketball coaching tips, game management, basketball skills, shot quality, basketball practice, mental toughness, offensive spacing, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, shooting zones, basketball mentorship, basketball scoring. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefan Molyneux looks at several problems in society during 2026, such as income redistribution and the shortcomings of welfare programs. He talks with callers about how IQ might connect to certain behaviors in groups, points out the party-focused side of college life, and covers the stresses that come with being a parent. The discussion shifts to capitalism, race, and the need for people to take charge of their own lives, before he encourages folks to think about what their communities stand for and how to get more involved.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

https://teachhoops.com/ Making practice better starts with the elimination of "dead time" and a transition toward a high-engagement, high-intensity workflow. In many traditional settings, players spend far too much time standing in lines or listening to lengthy lectures, which leads to mental fatigue and a drop in physical conditioning. To revolutionize your sessions, every minute must be accounted for on a detailed practice plan that prioritizes "multi-skill" drills—exercises that combine conditioning, ball handling, and decision-making simultaneously. By keeping the energy high from the initial whistle and utilizing a "staccato" rhythm where segments change every 8 to 12 minutes, you create an environment that mirrors the fast-paced nature of a live game, keeping players focused and invested. A second pillar of improving practice quality is the intentional shift toward Games-Based Learning and situational play. While block practice has its place for teaching raw mechanics, the most significant jumps in "Basketball IQ" occur when players are forced to solve problems in real-time. Instead of running 5-on-0 weaves, implement "small-sided games" like 3-on-3 with specific constraints, such as "no dribbling" or "must touch the post before a shot." This forces athletes to read the defense, communicate through screens, and understand spacing in a way that isolated drills cannot replicate. When you keep score for every segment and turn every drill into a mini-competition, you naturally raise the accountability of the group, ensuring that "game speed" becomes the standard. Finally, making practice better requires a commitment to consistent evaluation and post-practice reflection. Use the mid-season months of January and February to film segments of your practice, allowing you to see which drills are producing results and which are causing confusion. Shared film sessions with players can turn a "practice mistake" into a valuable teaching moment, bridging the gap between a coach's instructions and a player's execution. Additionally, listen to your "culture carriers" and be willing to adapt your intensity based on the team's physical and mental state. By balancing rigorous discipline with a willingness to keep things fresh through new challenges and AI-driven insights, you ensure that your gym remains a place where players are excited to compete and improve every single day. Basketball practice, practice planning, coaching efficiency, player development, basketball drills, team culture, high-intensity training, basketball IQ, games-based learning, small-sided games, basketball coaching, coaching philosophy, basketball conditioning, practice organization, youth basketball, high school basketball, defensive intensity, offensive efficiency, basketball mentorship, coach development, basketball tactics, team chemistry, mental toughness, sports performance, basketball skills, coaching tips, basketball strategy, practice evaluation, athletic leadership, basketball program building. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Kim on a Whim, Kim highlights a neuroscientist's warning that technology in classrooms has stunted cognitive development in Gen Z, with performance drops across attention, literacy, and IQ. She and Marc dig into how excessive screen use, lowered standards, and reliance on AI have hollowed out real learning and life skills—from cursive writing and math to basic social interaction. They argue that modern education prioritizes feelings over rigor, call for bringing back practical classes like Home Ec and financial literacy, and lament how society's obsession with digital tools and identity politics has replaced substance and standards. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #EducationDecline #GenZ #Technology #AI #LowerStandards #CursiveWriting #HomeEc #MarcCox

ASGA is celebrating 50 years of excellence! What will be discussed? Farm incomes dropping Imperative to get beet payments up for the 2026/27 crop year Sugar growers going through generational change Need to support young farmers of America Is the rebound in beet sugar deliveries sustainable? Did you miss our Key Ingredients in 2026 Webinar on Wednesday? Watch now on our IQ platform! Not an IQ subscriber? Reach out to us to learn more! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist

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Could have done an RFG today since we covered a Frank Turek clip and made some comments about Kevin Thompson and Ephesians 1:4 (might play the whole clip next week), but we also had to talk about how you need an IQ above 130, and a very high testosterone level, to understand how smashingly brilliant Joel Webbon and his crew actually is. We also addressed some Dan McClellan nonsense as well. Last in-studio program until we are on the road next week!

https://teachhoops.com/ Maintaining focus during a two-hour practice in the middle of January is often more difficult than the physical conditioning itself. As the "newness" of the season wears off, players can easily slip into a "robotic" state where they are going through the motions rather than getting better. To combat this, coaches must prioritize engagement through variety and pace. By utilizing a "staccato" practice rhythm—changing drills every 8 to 12 minutes—you prevent the mental stagnation that leads to sloppy footwork and missed assignments. When players know that a segment is short and high-intensity, they are more likely to lock in on the specific teaching points of that drill, ensuring that every minute on the floor is productive. Another critical strategy for sustaining focus is the implementation of "Competitive Stakes" in every exercise. If a drill doesn't have a winner, a loser, or a specific goal, the mental intensity will naturally dip. Whether it's a shooting drill where the losing team runs a "down-and-back" or a defensive segment where players must get three consecutive stops to "get out," adding pressure forces the brain to stay sharp. This approach transitions practice from a chore into a series of mini-games, which naturally boosts dopamine and keeps athletes engaged. When the brain is challenged to solve problems under stress, the "focus" becomes a byproduct of the competition rather than a forced effort. Finally, a coach must be aware of their own vocal presence and how it impacts the team's concentration. Long-winded lectures are the fastest way to lose a player's attention; instead, use "Twitter-length" coaching points—concise, punchy instructions that allow the ball to keep moving. Use "Positive Redirection" to highlight the players who are locked in, creating a standard that others will want to emulate. If you notice a collective dip in energy, don't be afraid to pivot to a high-energy "spark" drill, like a 3-on-2 transition or a full-court scramble, to reset the room. By staying attuned to the "vibe" of the gym and keeping the communication clear and urgent, you ensure your team stays focused on the details that determine championship success. Basketball practice, player focus, mental toughness, practice engagement, basketball coaching, team culture, basketball drills, high school basketball, youth basketball, coaching philosophy, practice pace, competitive drills, basketball IQ, coach development, concentration in sports, basketball intensity, coaching tips, basketball motivation, practice planning, player engagement, basketball psychology, mid-season grind, team discipline, sports performance, basketball attention, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, athletic leadership, basketball training. SEO Keywords How Can You Help Your Players Stay Focused During a Long Mid-Season Practice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're closing the book on 2025 with our annual Year in Review—and the numbers are WILD. From 156 episodes (yep—3 per week) to 4,454 minutes of content (74+ hours) and listeners in 100 countries, this show continues to grow because of one thing: the hockey community sharing it.We also count down the Top 5 episodes of 2025 (plus an honorable mention), talk through the topics parents are clearly searching for most (tryouts, development, myths, and expectations), and pull back the curtain on what happens after we hit “end recording”—including how titles, transcripts, and social clips help families actually find the episodes they need.And if you've ever wondered whether the show is still growing… November + December 2025 were the two biggest months we've ever had. Hockey-stick chart. Straight up.Key TakeawaysConsistency wins: 156 episodes in 2025 and no missed weeks in 6 yearsGlobal reach: listeners in 100 countries and 3,853 cities in 2025Top cities: Toronto #1, followed by Minneapolis and ChicagoTop 10% on Buzzsprout: driven by listens per episode + community sharingThe search effect is real: the episodes that rank highest are the ones parents need answers to (tryouts, benchmarks, myths)The Top 5 Episodes of 2025 (Countdown)#5: Do Early Hockey Stars Stay Ahead? (Ep. 399)#4: What Skills Should My Kid Have at Their Age? (Ep. 390)#3: 3 Pieces of Advice Hockey Parents Ask For… and Ignore (Ep. 376)#2: Debunking Youth Hockey Myths w/ Bruins Performance Coach Kevin Neal (Ep. 358)#1: The Truth About Tryouts and Evaluations (Ep. 355)Honorable Mention: The Underappreciated Defenseman (Ep. 343)Practical Tips for Parents (takeaways from this discussion)Don't panic over a 2–3 day tryout window—evaluation happens all seasonUse benchmarks as guardrails, not pressure—kids develop at different speedsWhen you're stuck at the rink… search the website + share the episodeSend questions in—some of the best episodes start with a listener email--Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

Bobby Hurley has reached his breaking point with ASU, and the Cardinals' search remains frozen. On today's Episode 630 of The Valley Verdict, we break down the fallout of the West Virginia loss, the organizational shift needed for the Arizona Cardinals, and a film study on the development gap between the Suns' top sophomores.In this episode:11:57 - Bobby Hurley's "Breaking Point" Presser: We analyze the 2-minute and 11-second "matter of fact" rant from Bobby Hurley after the 75-63 loss to West Virginia. From "my voice isn't working" to "we got punked," we look at the posture of a coach who says he has failed this group.27:37 - Cardinals: The Warner Blueprint: Expounding on the organizational shift Michael Bidwill must make. We discuss why the Cardinals need "Gray Beard"—the nickname Ron Wolfley famously gives to Kurt Warner—or a leader like Carson Palmer to lead this football search as President of Football Operations. Plus, the shift in QB philosophy: targeting the "pocket-passing QB who can run."35:40 - Suns: Jalen Green & The Minutes Balance: Reacting to the Suns' victory in Philly. We discuss Wolf & Luke's take on Jalen Green being the "real trade deadline" acquisition and react to Burns & Gambo's concerns about Jordan Ott maintaining the rotation balance with Green's return.49:48 - Film Room: Ryan Dunn vs. Oso Ighodaro: A deep dive into the tape and the stats. We look at Ryan Dunn's best plays from the 24/25 rookie season to identify the "Hesitation Gap" in his current game compared to the high-IQ efficiency Oso Ighodaro is bringing to the second unit.Follow The Valley Verdict:Facebook: [@thevalleyverdict]Instagram: [@thevalleyverdictpodcast]YouTube: [@thevalleyverdict]

When Jesus said: "Except you become like a little child, one cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven," (Matthew 18:3), He was speaking of a lost truth in this generation—childlike faith.    In this session, Pastor Scott teaches us how to return back to a relationship of humility with God.    Join in as we learn to live with the sole purpose of pleasing the Heavenly Father.       Thank you for tuning into Pathpoint's Sunday message. We invite you to join us for our Sunday Experience every week at 10:30 a.m. where we have powerful worship, spirit-led ministry time and wisdom-filled messages. It is our desire to elevate every believer's spiritual IQ in preparation for Christ's return. Visit our website at www.pathpointfellowship.com for more information about our church and who we are. We would love to pray with you - if you have a prayer request, visit https://www.pathpointfellowship.com/prayer. To give or donate online, visit https://www.pathpointfellowship.com/giving. To dive deeper and gain spiritual skills for life, visit https://www.pathpointfellowship.com/school-of-spiritual-empowerment for information on PFC's School of Spiritual Empowerment. We believe God has something specific for you and pray you experience revelation and wisdom in this message.

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https://teachhoops.com/ Picking a defense is not about what you, as a coach, like to run; it is about what your current roster is physically and mentally capable of executing at a high level. A successful defensive identity begins with an honest "personnel audit" where you evaluate your team's lateral quickness, interior rim protection, and overall basketball IQ. If you have a roster full of long, rangy athletes but lack a traditional "big," a disruptive, switching Man-to-Man or a high-pressure 1-2-2 zone may be your best bet to force turnovers. Conversely, if you have a slower, more disciplined group, a "Pack Line" style or a 2-3 zone can help you wall off the paint and force opponents into low-percentage outside shots. By aligning your system with your players' natural strengths, you ensure they play with the confidence and aggression required to get stops. Beyond your own roster, selecting a defense for a specific game requires a deep dive into the opponent's "shot profile" and offensive tendencies. In the heart of conference play in January, you must be prepared to pivot your defensive strategy to neutralize an opponent's primary threat. If you are facing an elite scoring guard who thrives on ball screens, you might choose to "Hard Hedge" or "Blitz" those actions to get the ball out of their hands. If the opponent struggles with perimeter shooting but dominates the glass, a sagging zone that prioritizes rebounding positioning might be the tactical edge you need. The best coaches have a "base" defense that defines their culture, but they possess the flexibility to implement "junk defenses" like a Box-and-One or a Triangle-and-Two to disrupt the rhythm of an elite individual scorer. Finally, the defense you pick must be sustainable and scalable throughout the duration of a long season. It is better to be elite at one defensive system than mediocre at four different ones. Simplicity in your defensive rules allows your players to communicate more effectively and react instinctively rather than thinking their way through a possession. As you move toward the postseason, your defense should become your team's "safety net"—the one thing they can rely on when the shots aren't falling. By using member calls and film study to refine your rotations and "closeout contain" techniques, you build a defensive unit that is difficult to scout and even harder to score against. Ultimately, the right defense is the one that your players "own" and believe in with absolute conviction. Basketball defense, picking a defense, 2-3 zone, man-to-man defense, pack line defense, basketball coaching, defensive strategy, youth basketball, high school basketball, defensive rotations, basketball tactics, personnel audit, box and one, triangle and two, defensive intensity, basketball drills, coach development, team culture, basketball IQ, ball pressure, defensive systems, scouting reports, match-up zone, rim protection, lateral quickness, coaching philosophy, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, defensive communication. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One can criticize President Trump and still acknowledge he's better than any Democrat president would be on issues that matter to conservatives. Those two thoughts are not in conflict with each other unless you low-IQ partisan.

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, By Any Means Basketball founder Coleman Ayers joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on reengineering player development.Coleman Ayers is the founder of By Any Means Basketball, a global training and media organization dedicated to player development. Launching the brand as a high schooler in Washington, D.C., Coleman turned his passion for skill acquisition and research-backed training into a worldwide movement. After finishing his playing career at St. John's College High School, he chose to forgo college basketball opportunities and moved to Miami, studied exercise physiology, and began working with players of all levels while building a reputation for blending science, creativity, and culture into modern basketball development.Coleman's approach emphasizes holistic development—integrating psychology, movement science, and global basketball philosophies to create adaptable, high-IQ players. His DETAIL Miami facility serves as a hub for elite training, while his educational platforms, including the Attention to Detail podcast, share insights with coaches and players worldwide. Having worked with athletes in over 35 countries and collaborated with NBA talent, Coleman continues to push boundaries in player development. He is also the co-founder of ADAPT Academy.Both of his books, Deep Skill and the Modern Basketball Blueprint, reached number one in Amazon's basketball category.

In this episode of "Back for Our Future," hosts Drew Hall and Tony dive into the cinematic landscape of December 1994, exploring a variety of films that shaped the era. They kick off with a discussion about 'Trapped in Paradise,' a Christmas movie featuring a stellar cast including Nicolas Cage, Dana Carvey, and John Lovitz. The conversation flows into the significance of 'Disclosure,' a film that brought workplace sexual harassment into the spotlight, starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. The hosts reflect on the cultural impact of these films, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about their experiences watching them during their youth.As the episode progresses, they touch on a range of other films, including 'Drop Zone,' 'Nell,' and the iconic 'Dumb and Dumber,' highlighting their comedic brilliance and cultural relevance. The hosts also discuss the lesser-known 'Mixed Nuts' and the romantic comedy 'IQ,' featuring Walter Matthau as Albert Einstein. They wrap up with a look at 'Street Fighter,' a video game adaptation that sparked nostalgia and curiosity, and 'Legends of the Fall,' a film that showcases Brad Pitt's heartthrob status. The episode is filled with humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful reflections on how these films resonate with audiences today.

SHOW-NOTESFor the first time in recorded history, human intelligence is declining. IQ scores that rose steadily for a century have reversed course across the developed world. Pattern recognition, abstract reasoning, and problem-solving abilities are dropping fastest among young adults. This isn't about genetics - it's about environment. We've built a world that no longer demands we think hard, and our brains are responding accordingly.The timing couldn't be worse. Climate change requires exactly the cognitive abilities we're losing - understanding complex systems, thinking abstractly, planning long-term, and making difficult trade-offs. Meanwhile, rising temperatures, air pollution, and elevated CO2 levels are themselves damaging our brains, creating a vicious cycle. We need to be smarter to solve the climate crisis, but the crisis is making us dumber. This episode exposes the stakes and asks: do we still have enough mental capacity left to choose a different path?Two "LET'S TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY AND OUR PLANET" Guides:A Call to Act: The World's Most Comprehensive Database of Eco-Solutions.                The most effective climate action happens in communities. A Call to Act helps you find local environmental groups, climate action meetups, and volunteer opportunities that create real change in your backyard and beyond.Trumping Trump: A new survival guide for maintaining focus and sanity while avoiding outrage fatigue. TT is a database of 300+ strong organizations, many with local chapters in your area, united together to fight against the insanity spewing out of 'The Whiter House' that is going to be with us for years.

Caleb Downs — Versatile Defensive Playmaker Downs is widely regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 class and could be the best pure defender available at No. 10. He's a unanimous All-American with a resume featuring Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and award recognition like the Jim Thorpe and Lott Trophies for nation's top defensive back. Downs combines elite football IQ, instincts, range, and physicality—allowing him to defend the run, cover receivers, and make plays all over the field. Scouts praise him for his coverage versatility, ability to diagnose offenses quickly, and leadership as a secondary commander. He's played in multiple roles (deep safety, box, nickel) operating like a defensive coordinator on the field. That rare blend makes him a potential day-one starter with All-Pro ceiling, a tone-setter for Cincinnati's secondary. Rueben Bain Jr. — High-Motor, Disruptive Edge Rusher Bain is one of the most exciting edge defenders in this draft cycle—everywhere from mock drafts to big board rankings slot him near the top for pass-rush talent. He's physical against the run and rushes the passer with power and leverage, and his 275-pound frame with a relentless motor gives him a three-down feel. Bain has produced pressure and sacks at a high clip during big games, showcasing a toolkit that translates well to NFL front sevens. His ability to set the edge or slide inside on passing downs adds a versatile element to a defensive line that could further complement the Bengals' front. David Bailey — Explosive Pass-Rush Specialist Bailey is a pure pass-rushing threat who terrorized opponents in 2025, leading many analytic boards in pressures and sacks. With elite burst off the snap, bend around the edge, and a developing arsenal of moves, he's the kind of playmaker who can generate game-changing pressure on opposing quarterbacks. For a Bengals team that has looked to boost its pass rush—especially after middling pressure numbers last season—Bailey offers a high-upside rotational edge or eventual starter who can flip momentum with splash plays. In short, Downs delivers defensive backbone and versatility, Bain combines power and disruptive presence on the edge, and Bailey brings elite, momentum-shifting pass-rush ability—all compelling fits for Cincinnati depending on how the draft board falls and what specific defensive holes they prioritize at No. 10. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #NFL #OffTheBench

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Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression are devastating Native American communities—but a powerful movement rooted in tradition, plant-based nutrition, and food sovereignty is changing lives. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, former First Lady Phefelia Nez, and Food for Life instructor Chelsea Kleinmeyer, RN to explore how Indigenous wisdom and modern lifestyle medicine are coming together to restore health.

https://teachhoops.com/ The philosophy of "You Are What You Teach" serves as the ultimate accountability mirror for a basketball coach, suggesting that a team's performance on Friday night is a direct reflection of the coach's priorities from Monday through Thursday. If your team consistently struggles with turnovers or poor defensive rotations, it is often a sign that those specific areas are not being emphasized with enough clarity or intensity during practice. In the heart of the January grind, it is easy to blame a lack of talent or "bad luck," but elite coaches look at their practice plans first. By acknowledging that your team's identity is forged in the drills you choose and the habits you allow, you empower yourself to make the necessary corrections to turn the season around. This principle also extends to the "soft skills" and cultural standards of your program, such as effort, resilience, and communication. If you demand a "tough" team but spend your practice time in non-contact, stagnant drills, you are sending a conflicting message. To be a "defensive-first" program, your practice schedule must reflect that by dedicating the first 45 minutes to high-intensity containment and rotation work. You must "teach" the energy you want to see by modeling it yourself—using concise, urgent language and refusing to settle for anything less than game-speed execution. When the coaching staff's actions align perfectly with their instructions, the players develop a deep sense of trust and a clear understanding of what it takes to win. Finally, "You Are What You Teach" is about the long-term legacy you build within your community. Your players will eventually forget the specific sets you ran, but they will never forget the standards of excellence and the work ethic you instilled in them. As you navigate the postseason, your team's ability to stay focused under pressure is a testament to the "mental reps" and situational coaching you provided throughout the winter. By utilizing TeachHoops member calls and AI-driven practice audits, you can ensure that your teaching remains modern, efficient, and impactful. Ultimately, your program's reputation is built on the daily habits you cultivate; when you teach with passion, precision, and purpose, you create a culture that succeeds long after the final buzzer sounds. Basketball coaching, coaching philosophy, team culture, practice planning, basketball leadership, player development, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball drills, defensive intensity, coaching standards, basketball IQ, coach development, team identity, basketball excellence, basketball habits, coaching tips, basketball strategy, basketball character, mental toughness, program building, basketball mentor, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, leadership in sports, coaching accountability, practice efficiency, basketball communication, game preparation. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refining your design IQ with furniture means understanding how details like orientation, cushion construction, and intended use impact the final outcome. Cheryl and Liz break down the real-world furniture mistakes designers make when they misunderstand the details. From left-arm and right-arm facing to glossing over cushion construction, seat depth, and intended use, they help hone in on the small decisions that can create big problems.This episode is a reminder that expertise lives in the details. Knowing vendor terminology, understanding how furniture functions in real life, and anticipating how a client will actually use a piece is what separates a "shopper" from a damn good designer.Have a question--click here to ask us.RESOURCE LINKS:Damn Good Workshops - WebsiteFirst workshop of 2026 starts January 14!These workshops are 2–3 hour deep dives (some more than one day) built for creative entrepreneurs who want to lead with confidence, price with authority, and grow with intention. We created this workshop series with tracks that cover the challenges we know designers face: pricing, sales, client relationships, project management, marketing, and leadership.Each workshop is designed to stand alone — so you can choose the topics that matter most right now — while still connecting to the bigger picture of building a profitable, sustainable design business.Damn Good Designer - Damn Good Designer - WebsiteThe best multi-faceted business coaching for Interior designers—seriously. This is not some wham-bam glamathon; It is the real deal you have been looking for and what is missing from the business coaching marketplace today.The Paradigm Quick Start - 3 Month Custom Coaching ProgramThe Paradigm Shift - 6 Month Custom Coaching ProgramThe Paradigm Intensive - 12 Month One on One Immersive Custom Business CoachingJoin our FREE Facebook GroupsSmall Business - Think Big - FacebookWhat They Didn't Teach You in Design School - Facebook GroupFor designers who need honest talk and a place to work on the business, marketing and promotion small business owners need.Subscribe to our NewsletterABOUT US:Cheryl Clendenon is the host of The Damn Good Designer Podcast and an award-winning interior designer, writer, and business coach with 26 years of full-time industry experience. With a prior career in media and radio sales, she brings a rare blend of creative thinking and business acumen to the design world. Cheryl was named KBB Person of

https://teachhoops.com/ Boosting athletic performance mid-season requires a strategic shift from building raw strength to maintaining explosiveness through "micro-dosing." Instead of long, taxing weight room sessions that can lead to heavy legs on game day, focus on short, high-intensity plyometric bursts and reactive agility drills integrated directly into your practice plan. These 5-to-10-minute segments keep the central nervous system sharp and ensure that your players maintain their vertical leap and lateral quickness. By prioritizing "quality over quantity" in January, you allow your athletes to stay bouncy and fast when opponents are starting to feel the cumulative fatigue of the conference schedule. Recovery and nutrition are the two "hidden" variables that dictate how much of that athletic performance actually shows up on the court. As the season grinds on, the margin for error with sleep and hydration shrinks; even a 2% drop in hydration can lead to a significant decrease in motor skills and decision-making. Coaches should implement a "recovery-first" culture where post-practice stretching, foam rolling, and proper caloric intake are treated with the same importance as shooting drills. When players view recovery as a competitive advantage, they are more likely to stay disciplined with their off-court habits, ensuring they have the energy reserves needed to execute high-level defensive rotations late in the fourth quarter. Finally, peak athletic performance is heavily influenced by "mental readiness" and the reduction of cognitive load. A player who is overthinking a complex defensive scheme will always move a half-step slower than a player who is reacting instinctively. Simplification of your tactical approach during the mid-season helps "unburden" the athlete, allowing their natural athleticism to take over. Use film study to build confidence and visualization techniques to help players "see" the play before it happens. When a player is physically recovered, nutritionally fueled, and mentally clear, they can perform at their absolute ceiling, giving your program the physical edge required to dominate the postseason. Basketball performance, mid-season recovery, athletic explosiveness, basketball conditioning, vertical leap, lateral quickness, player wellness, basketball strength, plyometrics, recovery protocols, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball coaching, injury prevention, nutrition for athletes, basketball speed, mental toughness, coach development, team culture, basketball IQ, performance fueling, agility drills, coaching tips, basketball stamina, sports psychology, athletic development, teach hoops, coach unplugged, game readiness, basketball training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you been told you're “too sensitive?” Do you struggle to complete tasks or projects? Have you given up trying to find out why life seems hard?In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Gilly Kahn reveals why many women with ADHD are stressing themselves to appear normal and how the clinical world's focus on young boys has left millions of women without answers.We talk about:The "Double Burden" of Success: Why high IQ and degrees often act as a barrier to diagnosis, leaving women to struggle in secret.RSD vs. Reality: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria—not as a personality trait, but as a neurological response to a lifetime of negative feedback.Hormonal Interference: A look at how hormones affect ADHD and ADHD medicationsCreative Survival: Why habits labeled “quirky” might actually be high-level executive function workarounds.Dr. Gilly Kahn's websiteBook: Allow Me To Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD  Dr Gilly Kahn on Instagram Support the showSunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1,000,000 downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. InstagramKo-fi, PayPal, PatreonLinktreeEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite

Palo Alto is nice. The weather is temperate, the people are educated, rich, healthy, enterprising. Remnants of a hippie counterculture have synthesized with high technology and big finance to produce the spiritually and materially ambitious heart of Silicon Valley, whose products are changing how we do everything from driving around to eating food. It is also a haunted toxic waste dump built on stolen Indian burial grounds, and an integral part of the capitalist world system. In Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World (Little, Brown, 2023), the first comprehensive, global history of Silicon Valley, Malcolm Harris examines how and why Northern California evolved in the particular, consequential way it did, tracing the ideologies, technologies, and policies that have been engineered there over the course of 150 years of Anglo settler colonialism, from IQ tests to the "tragedy of the commons," racial genetics, and "broken windows" theory. The Internet and computers, too. It's a story about how a small American suburb became a powerful engine for economic growth and war, and how it came to lead the world into a surprisingly disastrous 21st century. Palo Alto is an urgent and visionary history of the way we live now, one that ends with a clear-eyed, radical proposition for how we might begin to change course. Malcolm Harris is a freelance writer and the author of Kids These Days: The Making of Millennials and Shit is Fucked Up and Bullshit: History Since the End of History. He was born in Santa Cruz, CA and graduated from the University of Maryland. Twitter. Brian Hamilton is chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

https://teachhoops.com/ Picking the right trap is less about the "X's and O's" of the formation and more about the "Who, When, and Where" of the game's momentum. A trap is most effective when it serves as a calculated surprise rather than a predictable pattern; if you trap every possession, a disciplined team will eventually find the open man and make you pay. The ideal moment to pick a trap is often during a "dead-ball" transition or immediately following a made basket when the opponent's lead guard is slightly casual with their entry. By identifying the weakest ball-handler on the floor and timing your trap to catch them near the sideline or the "coffin corner," you maximize the psychological pressure and increase the likelihood of a panicked pass or a 10-second violation. The "Where" of the trap is just as critical as the "When," with the half-court line and the corners acting as your "third defender." A successful trap should aim to pin the ball-handler against a boundary, effectively cutting off their vision and limiting their passing lanes. Coaches should drill the "No-Split" rule, ensuring that the two trappers are knee-to-knee and utilizing active, high hands to mirror the ball without reaching for a foul. When you pick a trap in the mid-court area, it forces the offense into cross-court "skip passes" that are high-risk and high-reward for your interceptors. Mastering these specific "trap zones" in January ensures your defense has the versatility to disrupt an opponent's rhythm during the high-stakes conference schedule. Finally, the decision to pick a trap must be rooted in your team's current personnel and the specific scouting report of the opponent. If you are facing a team with a dominant, high-IQ point guard, trapping may be your only way to get the ball out of their hands and force the "other" players to make decisions. However, a trap is only as good as the rotation behind it. Your three "interceptors" must be fully committed to reading the ball-handler's eyes and anticipating the escape pass. By using member calls and film study to identify which opponents struggle with "hot" pressure, you can strategically implement different traps—like the "Diamond" or "1-2-1-1"—to turn a close game into a blowout in a matter of minutes. Basketball trapping, defensive strategy, half-court trap, full-court press, basketball coaching, defensive rotations, coffin corner, basketball pressure, turnover generation, basketball drills, youth basketball, high school basketball, trapping zones, 1-2-1-1 press, diamond press, defensive intensity, basketball IQ, coach development, team defense, basketball tactics, point of attack, sideline trap, basketball skills, coaching tips, game management, coach unplugged, teach hoops, defensive communication, scouting reports, basketball success. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chronic diseases are rising fast in Africa — and the same lifestyle factors driving illness in the U.S. are now impacting communities around the world. In this powerful episode of The Exam Room, host Chuck Carroll speaks with Dr. Samba Nyirenda, a lifestyle medicine physician in Botswana and the country's only certified Food for Life Instructor. Together, they explore how urbanization, processed foods, and the loss of traditional diets are fueling diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and hypertension — and how plant-based nutrition is offering real hope.

https://teachhoops.com/ Boosting athletic performance in the middle of a long basketball season requires a shift from "building" strength to "maintaining" explosiveness and optimizing recovery. By January, the initial gains from off-season conditioning often begin to plateau, and the cumulative fatigue of games starts to take a toll on a player's vertical leap and lateral quickness. To combat this, coaches must implement "micro-dosing" of plyometrics and speed work within practice. Instead of long, grinding conditioning sessions, focus on short, high-intensity bursts that mimic the "sprint-and-recover" nature of the game. This approach keeps the central nervous system sharp and ensures that your players maintain their "game-day pop" without overtaxing their bodies before the postseason. Nutrition and hydration are the often-overlooked pillars of performance that can make or break a team's success in February. As a coach, you should provide education on "performance fueling"—ensuring players are consuming the right balance of carbohydrates for energy and protein for muscle repair immediately following games and practices. Monitoring hydration levels is equally critical, as even slight dehydration can lead to a significant drop in cognitive function and shooting accuracy. By treating recovery as a "disciplined skill" rather than an afterthought, you empower your athletes to take ownership of their physical state. This commitment to the "off-court" details ensures that your roster stays resilient, healthy, and physically superior to opponents who may be neglecting their recovery protocols. Finally, boosting performance involves a mental component that is just as vital as the physical one. "Athletic performance" is deeply tied to confidence and mental clarity; a player who is overthinking their rotations or dwelling on a shooting slump will physically play slower. Incorporate "flow state" drills into your practices that encourage instinctive play and rapid decision-making. Utilizing tools like film study or AI-driven analytics can also help players visualize success and understand their efficiency zones, further narrowing their focus. When a team feels physically prepared and mentally unburdened, their performance naturally peaks. By prioritizing these holistic improvements in January, you ensure your program isn't just surviving the season, but gaining a competitive edge that carries you through the championship rounds. Athletic performance, basketball conditioning, mid-season recovery, basketball nutrition, explosiveness, lateral quickness, player wellness, basketball strength training, vertical leap, sports performance, high school basketball, youth basketball, basketball coaching, plyometrics for basketball, recovery protocols, basketball hydration, mental toughness, injury prevention, basketball speed drills, coach development, team culture, basketball IQ, performance fueling, basketball agility, coaching tips, basketball stamina, sports psychology, athletic development, teach hoops, coach unplugged. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflammation is at the center of many of today's most common chronic diseases — but what if the real starting point isn't where most people think?   In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll is joined by gastroenterologist and best-selling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about gut health, chronic inflammation, and the hidden role that stress, loneliness, and modern lifestyle play in making us sick.   Drawing from his new book Plant-Powered Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz explains why the gut is a central command center for the immune system and the brain, and how dysfunction in the microbiome can drive everything from digestive distress to depression, anxiety, and long-term disease. He also opens up about his own personal health journey — including burnout, weight gain, and metabolic illness — and how healing his gut transformed both his life and his medical practice.   This episode goes beyond food to explore the science of the brain-gut-immune connection, the impact of chronic stress and isolation on inflammation, and why true healing requires more than just changing what's on your plate. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but unwell on the inside, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.