Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin deshazo

#184: Kevin Deshazo is the Co-Founder of BETTER and a partner at global leadership development firm GiANT. He works with some of the best leaders, teams, and organizations in the industry of sports on mindset, leadership, and performance. A sought after speaker and consultant, he has presented on more than 400 college campuses, dozens of fortune 100 companies, and headlined top conferences and conventions. Places like OU and Florida State football, Nike and ESPN, and the CFP to name a few. Kevin is the author the besting book Keep Chopping Wood: an ordinary approach to achieving extraordinary success, as well as iAthlete, and his newest book Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage. For more on Kevin check out kevindeshazo.com and bebetterleaders.com as well as all social media platforms. Enjoy the show! 

Zack talks with executive coach, Kevin Deshazo, about leadership on a team, in your firm, and in your life. They discuss the power of morning routines, personal statements, and how our views of who we are can affect our performance. They also dive into firm leadership and how casting a vision for your team can be scary but is necessary to get everyone rowing in the same direction.   Zack also talks with Sam Youngblood of Omnizant Marketing about how lawyers should approach content writing on their website and in social media.   Links from the episode:   www.omnizant.com   www.deshazo.me  ABA Task Force for Democracy  ABA Task Force for Democracy  

Zack talks with executive coach, Kevin Deshazo, about leadership on a team, in your firm, and in your life. They discuss the power of morning routines, personal statements, and how our views of who we are can affect our performance. They also dive into firm leadership and how casting a vision for your team can be scary but is necessary to get everyone rowing in the same direction.   Zack also talks with Sam Youngblood of Omnizant Marketing about how lawyers should approach content writing on their website and in social media.   Links from the episode:   www.omnizant.com   www.deshazo.me  ABA Task Force for Democracy  ABA Task Force for Democracy  

Episode 227 Into the Storm with Kevin DeShazo (Part 2) In Part 1, Kevin shared his journey, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to founding BETTER and Fieldhouse Media, and the importance of developing mental toughness and resilience.  In this episode, he discusses his book Keep Chopping Wood and how seasoning wood parallels long-term growth. He also discusses the importance of consistent effort and commitment in improving any area of life—whether it's leadership skills or relationships—and shares why prioritizing relationships, especially with family, is essential. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Part 1 recap [01:16] - Intro [02:24] - The power of physical books [05:49] - Shoutout to Dr. Hayley Nelson (EP80 - https://tinyurl.com/RandR080) [07:15] - About his book Keep Chopping Wood [11:49] - Impact of his book across various industries [12:39] - Leadership Interrupted book [15:32] - How Kevin's faith influences his leadership, coaching, and business [18:22] - Ministry through business [21:03] - How Kevin improves his relationships [22:44] - Creating “family freedom” [24:52] - Being present and intentional with his family [27:44] - Kevin's definition of success [28:12] - Traits of a great leader [28:22] - Best advice Kevin received [29:50] - Kevin's biggest failure and the lesson learned [32:03] - Best way to connect with Kevin [33:04] - Books that help Kevin to grow [37:56] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “You need a vision for what you want—whether it's being a great leader, spouse, parent, or just being healthy and financially stable. That vision for tomorrow demands something from you today.” “We live in a world of convenience, but when it comes to getting better, convenience is out the window.” “Getting better is not going to be convenient. It's just a requirement that you show up and do the work every day.” “When everyone's looking for the shortcut, the work is the shortcut.” “Share your stories. You never know the impact that message might have, whether it drives revenue or not.” “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% your attitude and how you respond to it.”  “Show up each day with gratitude and say, how can I steward this the best way possible?” “Your circumstances plus your perspective determine your experience. If you want to have a better experience, have a better perspective on whatever is happening around you. You get to choose your perspective on that thing, and it will be good or bad, not because of what it is, but because of the way that you view it.” BOOKS MENTIONED: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan (https://a.co/d/eD5Kh9R) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/h03kZtO) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me  https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/  https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Kevin DeShazo — author, co-founder of BETTER, founder of Fieldhouse Media, keynote speaker, consultant for top leaders/teams on leadership, culture, mindset, and high-performance, husband, and dad. Kevin's new book, Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage, is about building mental toughness and overcoming adversity. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Kevin's bio [02:06] - Kevin's backstory [03:22] - Meeting his wife [04:13] - Starting his healthcare staffing company [05:33] - Recognizing the potential of social media  [06:21] - The inception of Fieldhouse Media [07:00] - Creating the company, BETTER [08:46] - The discipline to become the best [12:26] - Fieldhouse Media today [13:51] - How to effectively use social media [16:32] - The value of generosity and sharing on social media [20:31] - Regularly recording and sharing content [21:18] - What posts to share [22:52] - You don't need expensive equipment to get started [23:40] - The one-take rule [25:30] - The services offered by BETTER [29:30] - How BETTER supports companies outside the sports world [30:53] - The role of mental performance in leadership [32:25] - How negative thoughts lead to negative actions and outcomes [35:29] - Kevin's upcoming book, "Into the Storm" [39:02] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “Often, the best leader on the team is not the best player. They may not have the talent level, but they have the discipline. They have the commitment, but they also have the character and the willingness to lead, and people will follow them.”  “It doesn't matter what your industry is, what your age is; you just need to figure out where your people are on social media and then determine how you can add value.” “Figure out where your audience is and what they want on those platforms. Every platform has its own psychology, and people want different things from each.” “In today's world, people care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you…That doesn't mean you have to show your whole life, but when you can show your interest, passion, expertise, and just be generous with your thoughts and expertise, which is going to be helpful to a lot of people.” “People care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you. We want to buy from people. We want to connect with people.” “You can have every leadership skill in the world. You can read every great leadership book, go to every great leadership conference, and listen to every great leadership podcast, and they're all great. You can build up all of these skills, but when the pressure hits, if you can't think clearly, none of those skills are actually going to help you.” “The better you get at being a clear and more concise and a better communicator, the more you're going to win.” “Our thoughts shape our actions; our actions shape our outcomes. Most people experience negative outcomes in their lives because they're taking negative actions. They're not choosing those negative actions; they are simply a natural outflow of negative thoughts.” “The only way to get better at dealing with adversity is to deal with adversity. Most people are terrible at dealing with adversity because they refuse to deal with it. They keep running away from it and wondering why they can never handle difficult things.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me  https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/  https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Found a great post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) and he shared this great thought from the incredible Jim Rohn and it's all about nudging ourselves in the right direction.  It reminds us about having determination and discipline so that we can change for the better, instead of wishing or hoping that hard things will get easier.  Powerful stuff to stay plugged into.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  

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Looking around for good stuff as always, and I came across this post from Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) who brings up these connections of these things that we are totally capable of doing. He says:  “You can get stronger or weaker. You can get better or worse. You can grow or be stagnant. You can move forward or retreat. You can be healthy or unhealthy. You can be positive or negative. It's 100% up to you. Take ownership.”  I know I need to do a better job at these things for sure.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  

Thoughts drive actions, that drive habits, which result in outcomes.How you think about yourself impacts your actions. Are you secure, confident and humble as a leader? Do you know what you're good at and the value you can add to your team? And are you passing that mindset onto your people so they can reach their potential too?How you think about your team determines how you lead your team. Don't limit your ability to lead them by not believing in them. As a leader we need to believe in the best of everyone we're leading and we have to see their potential and call them up in that.The beauty of thoughts is that they are a choice. Your mindset is a muscle. The more you build it, the stronger it becomes.  So, think about how you think.If someone on your team continues to have a negative mindset or attitude, a healthy leader must have the difficult conversation of calling them up on that behavior. Listen to this episode in its entirety to see how Kevin handles those conversations.If you would like to reach out to Kevin DeShazo for questions or to help your organization or team with performance and strategy, check out his LinkedIn profile HERE. If you're in the sports world, you'll want to check out what he has to offer coaches and teams: bebetterleaders.comWant to order Kevin's book, Keep Chopping Wood, check it out on Amazon.Would you like to learn more about becoming a GiANT Coach, which we call "Guides"? Here is more information.  We certify people within their organizations in the GiANT content so they can share it with the rest of their people. We call these people "Catalysts". If you're interested in becoming a GiANT Catalyst, check out this website: https://podcast.giantos.com/store/catalystWe'd love to hear from you: your questions, your comments and your stories about leading.Reach out to tracy.rader@giantworldwide.com

Came across an amazing post from Kevin DeShazo, who reminded us about some choices we all have in life.  These choices are in our perspective, attitude, mindset, focus, and effort.  All of these help us to own the way we show up in our lives for sure.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  

Unlock the keys to success with Kevin DeShazo in this empowering episode of the Circuit of Success podcast. Join host Brett Gilliland as they delve into mental performance mastery, exploring pivotal topics like student-athletes transferring schools, decision-making grounded in knowledge, and the art of disciplined commitment. Discover the transformative impact of self-talk and the strategy of stacking small successes as Kevin shares insights into personal growth and development. "The power of self-talk is so important," Kevin asserts, emphasizing its role as the language shaping our success. Kevin advocates for pushing beyond comfort zones to foster growth in this conversation. Gain valuable tips on learning from past leaders, making decisions without emotion, and preparing for adversity. Kevin's wisdom extends to the significance of reading diverse perspectives, following engaging figures on social media, and immersing oneself in insightful books. This episode serves as a compelling reminder to reflect on your goals and dreams, taking actionable steps towards realizing them. By integrating practices like self-talk, stacking small successes, and embracing continuous learning, listeners can enhance their confidence and resilience, making tomorrow better than today. Tune in to this Circuit of Success podcast episode and embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and tangible strategies for achieving lasting success. Mastering Mental Performance 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:14.000 Welcome to the Circuit of Success. 00:00:14.000 --> 00:00:16.000 I'm your host Brett Gilliland in today. 00:00:16.000 --> 00:00:18.000 I've got Kevin DeShazo with me, Kevin. How 00:00:18.000 --> 00:00:19.000 you doing? 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:23.000 Fantastic. How are you? I am good. How's, 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:24.000 Oklahoma City treating you today? 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:26.000 It's great. 00:00:26.000 --> 00:00:29.000 Not too wintery of weather yet. It's actually 00:00:29.000 --> 00:00:31.000 pretty nice. So it's a it's good Monday. 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:33.000 Awesome. It's a little chilly and rainy here, 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:35.000 but it it could be a lot worse. 00:00:35.000 --> 00:00:36.000 So that's our item. I'm just outside of 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:37.000 Saint Louis. 00:00:37.000 --> 00:00:40.000 And, so you are in Oklahoma City. 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:43.000 You are the father of three boys. We 00:00:43.000 --> 00:00:45.000 both have something in common. We both have 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:46.000 an asher. 00:00:46.000 --> 00:00:49.000 And you are married and running some businesses. 00:00:49.000 --> 00:00:51.000 Certified mental performance, 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:54.000 mastery coach and founded, field house, media. 00:00:54.000 --> 00:00:56.000 And, we'll talk about some other stuff as 00:00:56.000 --> 00:00:58.000 well. So, before we get started though, Kevin, 00:00:58.000 --> 00:01:00.000 could you just give us a little lay 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:01.000 of the land? What's made you the man 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:02.000 you are today and what's some of the 00:01:02.000 --> 00:01:04.000 backstory for you? 00:01:04.000 --> 00:01:06.000 Oh, what is that's a big question. What 00:01:06.000 --> 00:01:08.000 has made me the man I am seeing? 00:01:08.000 --> 00:01:09.000 Probably who has made me the man I 00:01:09.000 --> 00:01:10.000 am seeing? 00:01:12.000 --> 00:01:14.000 You know, I've I've been really fortunate to 00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:16.000 have great mentors, great people, 00:01:16.000 --> 00:01:18.000 in my life from a a young age. 00:01:19.000 --> 00:01:21.000 And I think the the two things I've 00:01:21.000 --> 00:01:23.000 learned probably the most from from all those 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:26.000 mentors combined is one, the power of speaking 00:01:26.

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Episode Highlights, Links and Resources:During the opening, Jeremie and Steve talk about the difference between Voices. Take the 5 Voices Assessment and see what your leadership Voice is. Once you take it, share the link with your entire team so you can learn everyone's Leadership Voice. (Tip: it's also great for families).Jeremie mentioned The Farmstead that he and his wife have just opened. It's in Shawnee, Oklahoma and is a perfect place for weddings or events. Check it out at https://www.farmsteadvenue.com/ Starting in 2023, Jeremie and Steve will start teaching tools during each episode. This week, they begin with the 70:30 Tool. To learn more about this tool and the other GiANT tools, check us out here.In reference to this tool, here is the question for you. "What are you going to stop doing, start doing and continue doing?"Kevin DeShazo is our guest on this episode.  He runs the sport division of GiANT. Check out his work here.Kevin says two of the greatest needs in the Athletic World right now among leaders are:     How do we recruit on purpose?     How do we set clear expectations?  Jeremie mentions the "Meta Map" that he and Kevin have developed. To learn more about that, contact kevin via his website here..Kevin mentions 5 Voices for Recruiting. Learn more about that here.If you'd like Kevin to meet with you, your team or speak to your players, contact him at kevin.deshazo@giantworldwide.comOur favorite episode quotes: Steve, "If you can spend 70% of your time doing the things that come by nature to you and are energizing, and you can be unconsciously competent at, you'll always have the capacity to spend the other 30% of your time doing the things that are learned behaviors or unconscious competence."Jeremie, "The GiANT tools are like a mirror. They start penetrating areas of improvement. They show the broccoli in your teeth and gives you the chance to get it out yourself. They create self-awareness."Kevin, "It's the people activation that leaders in college sports are realizing they have to operate in a completely different mindset."Episode Takeaway from Steve: The ability to understand people and to be a person who is able to support and challenge for each individual is no longer a "nice to have", it's now a prerequisite to everyone who is going to lead.Episode Takeaway from Jeremie: We have built an ecosystem where we invite people to play. We do it in a way that is low cost and it is a community.If you want to become a GiANT Certified Coach,  go to BECOME A GIANT GUIDE and watch the video, then book a demo.Do you want to bring GiANT into your organization? giantworldwide.comIf you'd like Steve or Jeremie to speak at your next event, either live or remote, inquire here:  https://giantspeakers.com  

The 50 Essential Oklahoma Reads list is live! Head to okiebookcast.com/50reads to get your copy today. Let the reading (and debating?) begin!My guest for Chapter 26 is Kevin DeShazo. Kevin is a speaker, consultant, author, and podcaster whose single focus is on helping people get better. His primary work is in the leadership space, particularly with student athletes and college athletic departments. He's authored three books: iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, Leadership Interrupted, and his latest - Keep Chopping Wood. In our conversation we talk about about his written work with some focus on his non-traditional approach to both writing and publishing.  We also talk about the ideas of helping people get better and his work with student athletes and athletic leadership in the areas of social media and team culture.You can connect with Kevin and his work across multiple media forms at deshazo.me. Our review is by OKC author Kat Lewis, reviewing The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer. Kat recently launched her writing career with her electrifying debut thriller novel, Rogue Defender. She is a passionate advocate for those escaping the horrors of human trafficking and uses her writing an avenue to spread awareness. She has served as the President and Vice President for the Oklahoma Christian Fiction Writers (OCFW) and is an active volunteer with WriterCon. Mentioned on the episode:Jeremie Kubicek - GiANT WorldwideDavid A Man Of Passion And Destiny - Chuck SwindollHumility - Andrew MurrayThe Power of a Humble Life - Richard SimmonsHardy BoysWhere the Wild Things Are - Maurice SendakMusic by JuliusHConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Greatness is inconvenient. After talking in last week's episode with best-selling author/speaker Kevin DeShazo about leadership, the power of optimism, relationships and good communication, this week he dives deeper into developing good habits and what it takes to make your goals happen for you, especially when adversity hits. Greatness takes time, and developing processes that will set us up for success is everything.   Follow Kevin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KevinDeShazo  and on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo/    Check out “Keep Chopping Wood” - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0885Q4Q4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=kevin+deshazo&qid=1588728239&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=dali0d-20&linkId=283da8b6aff9a351f4b51f6cd8205cc1 and his other book “Leadership Interrupted” - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Interrupted-inspiration-become-leader-ebook/dp/B0764JNT7S    Listen to his podcast “The Leadership Minute: 60 seconds to becoming a better leader” - https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/j7mvy-82237/The-Leadership-Minute-with-Kevin-DeShazo-Podcast    Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off   Dr. Chris Carr: Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/dr-chris-carr-green-bay-packers-director-of-performance-psychology-building-mental-toughness-1618413382/    GOALS: It's supposed to be hard - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vF0msGijnHb3DRrBWJ4TA?si=5903b7fc1f164be8    4 Qualities of Greatness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZcFABYDxXJh7zwzwhFg4?si=c28c4c001e454e41 

The greats are obsessed with the process. I'm THRILLED to have, Kevin DeShazo, a really cool dad who happens to also be a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster and a huge mentor of mine on the podcast this week talking all things leadership, trust, optimism, building a championship culture, and the importance of creating good habits to set ourselves up for continued success. Consistency is key, and here, I hope you'll be inspired by what he's learned about leadership and what the great teams/leaders have that makes them that way.   Follow Kevin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KevinDeShazo  and on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo/    Check out “Keep Chopping Wood” - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0885Q4Q4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=kevin+deshazo&qid=1588728239&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=dali0d-20&linkId=283da8b6aff9a351f4b51f6cd8205cc1 and his other book “Leadership Interrupted” - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Interrupted-inspiration-become-leader-ebook/dp/B0764JNT7S    Listen to his podcast “The Leadership Minute: 60 seconds to becoming a better leader” - https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/j7mvy-82237/The-Leadership-Minute-with-Kevin-DeShazo-Podcast    Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off   Dr. Chris Carr: Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/dr-chris-carr-green-bay-packers-director-of-performance-psychology-building-mental-toughness-1618413382/    GOALS: It's supposed to be hard - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vF0msGijnHb3DRrBWJ4TA?si=5903b7fc1f164be8  4 Qualities of Greatness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZcFABYDxXJh7zwzwhFg4?si=c28c4c001e454e41

Kevin DeShazo is an author, podcaster, and founder of “Fieldhouse Media,” which helps college athletes, coaches, and administrators be better on social media. Kevin also helps leaders and teams to create a championship culture with his company “Culture Wins.” In this episode, we discuss what comes to mind when Kevin thinks of the word “culture” (5:36), what qualities positively impact culture (7:01), why Kevin is drawn to sports (8:28), how he got interested in organizational development (11:21), his persistence (12:45), the values passed down to him by his parents (14:45), working in health care (15:49), why he changed course in his career (18:26), working for others compared to working for yourself (21:05), investing in others (22:34), getting bored and Keep Chopping Wood and how they play together (25:54), how to know when to stop chopping wood (27:24), what sparked his desire to form Fieldhouse Media (29:54), what we should know about social media (32:15), Twitter (34:47), his process in using social media (35:54), how he instructs people on social media use (39:03), how to prevent social media addiction (40:49), kids (44:53), discipline (49:16), mindsets during the pandemic (51:20), how he sets his mind when performing (52:43), when he feels most alive (56:41), where he sees his work evolving in 5-10 years (59:45), and scaling (1:06:34). Make sure to check out Kevin on all social media platforms @KevinDeShazo, and you can find the Culture Wins website here and Kevin's personal website here. Lastly, I would encourage you to purchase Kevin's book, Keep Chopping Wood, anywhere where you can buy books. Thank you so much to Kevin for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening. -Brian

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Through speaking, consulting, coaching, and writing, Kevin helps leaders, teams, and organizations get better. His primary focus is in the collegiate athletics space and he has worked with universities such as Oklahoma State, the University of Oklahoma, Clemson, my alma batter the Baylor Bears! and many more. Kevin's most recent book ‘Keep Chopping Wood' is a short story that highlights an ordinary approach to achieving extraordinary success. Enjoy!  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook 

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In this bonus episode, Kevin DeShazo shares insight on how young leaders can capitalize on the benefits of social media while avoiding the pitfalls.

Kevin DeShazo broke into sports by consulting college athletes and athletic departments about social media. In just one decade, the conversations have changed from warning of the pitfalls to encouraging engagement, and even monetization, of the platforms. His work with Fieldhouse Media is expanding to focus more on the personal development of college athletes. Kevin has now also started Culture Wins to help organizations build leaders and establish cultures to better all who are involved.  In this episode he shares great advice on all these fronts while also explaining his unique path into the sports world. He also gives an overview of all three of the books he has written, including the 2020 release “Keep Chopping Wood.”

Kevin DeShazo works with an organization called Culture Wins helping to holistically develop athletes and athletic staff. We talk about teamwork in the context of sports and how that translates into the business world as well.

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We live in a shortcut culture ... but true greatness is boring. In this episode, Kevin DeShazo, Founder of Fieldhouse Media and author of Keep Chopping Wood, breaks down a simple construct that helps you achieve your vision. You can't run a marathon until you run a mile first, and it's ultimately about putting in the "boring" work day in, day out. Learn how leaders can instill a culture of consistency in their organization that will produce breakthrough results. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth, Founder & CEO of CoThryve

The Business of Small College Athletics provides monthly professional development sessions for Small College Athletic Administrators. This session features Kevin DeShazo, partner from Culture Wins talking about creating a Vision and the habits that will bring that make fulfilling that vision possible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-abbott/support

On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Kevin Deshazo. Kevin has spend the last decade helping athletes, coaches and administrators to be better on social media. He founded Fieldhouse Media to help leaders and teams create championship culture with Culture Wins, a division of GiANT Worldwide. He's presented and spoken on more than 250 college campuses and national conventions over the past 9 years. He's been quoted by the likes of ESPN, The New York Times and USA Today. He's fueled by coffee, mostly Eote coffee as his office sits directly above it. He likes to read a lot of books and run a lot of miles. His new book "Keep Chopping Wood" is available on his website here Kevin lives in OKC with his wife Megan, and three boys Gabe, Noah and Asher.This episode was a really interesting look into the world of social media and what is can and can't do for student athletes, coaches and administrators. In the beginning coaches and admins asked Kevin to come to campus and convince their athletes to stay off social media. 9 years later they are pushing their athletes, helming them build their social media footprints, their brand to increase views, eyes, and advertising of their institutions. Social media is where we get all of our information. Its where we want to see what the college athletes, coaches and athletic directors engaging. Showing the fans who they are, what they like to do and why we love them as fans. Follow Kevin on all platforms @kevindeshazo This podcast is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on all social media platforms @oklahomahof and online for more information about the museums events www.oklahomahof.com #thisisoklahoma 

Episode four of PRODIGY SEARCH PRESENTS features Kevin DeShazo, Founder of Fieldhouse Media. Best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, Kevin has presented on over 200 college campuses as well is a regular presenter at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. He is also Partner at Culture Wins, helping leaders in the sports industry build a championship culture with their team. In this episode, Kevin shares insights on how COVID-19 is impacting organizational culture and shares strategies on how to adapt as a leader, not just in the current climate, but into the future. Thanks to Kevin for his time and willingness to share. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Takeaways is a bonus, solo episode that I put out every Thursday where I sit down and talk to you about the most recent podcast of the week and today we are discussing my conversation with Kevin DeShazo and the following takeaways:The power of Twitter.Identifying your core words.Letting life influence the content you create.Picking the right category when listing your book can help you become a best seller.Keep Chopping Wood AKA keep putting in the work.“We have more tools to be more efficient than ever yet we’re busier than ever”FOLLOW KEVINTwitter - @KevinDeShazoInstagram - @KevinDeShazohttps://www.deshazo.me/LinkedIn - Kevin DeShazoYouTube - Kevin DeShazoFOLLOW JACOBhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/Twitter - @TheJacobKellyLinkedIn - Jacob KellyInstagram - @TheJacobKellyTikTok - @TheJacobKellyYouTube - Jacob KellyFacebook - Jacob KellyFOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFEhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/mysociallifeYouTube - My Social Life Instagram - @MySocialLifePodcasthttps://mysociallifepodcast.com 

Kevin DeShazo is the founder of Fieldhouse Media and Culture Wins. He is also a two-time best selling author with Leadership Interrupted and Keep Chopping Wood.In our conversation, we discuss the work Kevin is doing with Fieldhouse Media and how he's training high level athletes how to better use their social media account. Kevin has been educating athletes for nearly a decade and he's spoken to over 120,000 students but when he started he had 0 connections in the sports. We dive into how he used to Twitter to build his reputation, connections and business.If you enjoy today's podcast please consider leaving a rating and a review!But Kevin's new book, Keep Chopping Wood here: https://amzn.to/30vBD4jFOLLOW KEVINTwitter - @KevinDeShazoInstagram - @KevinDeShazohttps://www.deshazo.me/LinkedIn - Kevin DeShazoYouTube - Kevin DeShazoFOLLOW JACOBhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/Twitter - @TheJacobKellyLinkedIn - Jacob KellyInstagram - @TheJacobKellyTikTok - @TheJacobKellyYouTube - Jacob KellyFacebook - Jacob KellyFOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFEhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/mysociallifeYouTube - My Social Life Instagram - @MySocialLifePodcasthttps://mysociallifepodcast.comMUSICSong: Tough Love - Joakim Karudhttps://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudhttps://www.facebook.com/joakimkarudmusichttps://www.youtube.com/user/JoakimKarudMusic from SoundcloudMusic provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/jaoStyAQN4o

More and more athletes across the country have taken to using their own social media platforms to address issues that matter to them. Kevin DeShazo joins the show to talk about how for universities they try to deal with athletes doing this and if there is any way the can or should.

Guest of the Day: Kevin DeShazo Kevin is a speaker, leadership coach and consultant, social media expert, AND author. His most recent book "Keep Chopping Wood - An Ordinary Approach To Achieving Extraordinary Success" is sitting atop of the Amazon charts and has already helped numerous groups and organizations on their leadership and personal journeys. Today we are discussing why he chose to write this book, what that process looked like, and how we can establish better and more meaningful habits into our lives. Thanks Kevin! Happy Friday Y'all! Social Media: https://linktr.ee/coachkub --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kevin DeShazo is the best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation. He is the founder of Fieldhouse Media, Senior Consultant with GiANT Worldwide and Partner with Culture Wins - the sports division of GiANT that helps leaders in the sports industry build a championship culture with their team. Kevin is a sought after speaker, having presented on over 200 campuses as well as at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. He has been quoted on ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal and a variety of other national and local media outlets. Kevin also hosts The Leadership Minute podcast and is the co-host of The Sports Leadership Podcast so make sure you check those out too! After you’re finished listening to the show hop over to iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating and review to help others in the basketball community find the Hoop Heads Podcast. We’ll read your review on the air in the coming weeks . Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode. You can find every episode we’ve ever recorded on our website hoopheadspod.com where you can also get signed up for our newsletter, and check out our blog as well. Coaches and players alike should be ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Kevin DeShazo from Fieldhouse Media and Culture Wins. Email – kevin@fieldhousemedia.net Twitter - @KevinDeShazo Support this podcast

Teams reflect the nature of their leaders. If a leader lacks confidence, determination and direction, so will their team. That's why it's critical to develop your leadership skills if you want to help bring yourself and those around you up to the next level. This week, we hear from author, speaker, and consultant Kevin DeShazo on the power of leadership and how good managers guide their teams to the future, while poor ones fall behind. What You'll Learn: Respect the power of social media Grow healthy leaders for healthy teams Have open conversations about mental health Initiate conversations to build trust Cultivate psychological safety with your team Click here to order Kevin's book Leadership Interrupted. Support the show by using the code PODCAST for 15% off any order at CompeteEveryDay.com Join the Compete community on Facebook here.

Teams reflect the nature of their leaders. If a leader lacks confidence, determination and direction, so will their team. That’s why it’s critical to develop your leadership skills if you want to help bring yourself and those around you up to the next level. This week, we hear from author, speaker, and consultant Kevin DeShazo on the power of leadership and how good managers guide their teams to the future, while poor ones fall behind. What You'll Learn: Respect the power of social media Grow healthy leaders for healthy teams Have open conversations about mental health Initiate conversations to build trust Cultivate psychological safety with your team Click here to order Kevin's book Leadership Interrupted.  Support the show by using the code PODCAST for 15% off any order at CompeteEveryDay.com   Join the Compete community on Facebook here.

Adversity is one thing that will visit us all whether we're ready or not. In Episode 30 of the Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin discuss ways to prepare for it, manage and lead through it, and use it as a way to improve.

  On this episode we were joined by Kevin DeShazo, CEO at Fieldhouse Media, which helps college athletes, coaches and administrators be better on social media. He wrote a book called Leadership Interrupted, and he is also a part of Culture Wins, where he helps teams create championship level culture.  Today's episode is all about the team. You're only as good as the people who surround you and you're all in together for at least 40 hours every single week. We picked Kevin's brain on what a good culture should look like and what are some different leadership tactics that can make you and your team more efficient.  "You need to have self awareness as a leader, and know your strengths and your weaknesses. If you can know more about yourself you'll know more about how your leadership is being interpreted by your team and you grow and improve on that." FOLLOW THE GUEST, Kevin DeShazoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/ Twitter: @KevinDeShazoIG: @KevinDeShazo FOLLOW THE HOST, David Brickley:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjbrick... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yZbmTvJfjY8h79Wpm49Zw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brickley/ FOLLOW THE SHOW:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BizOfSocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsocial/ An STN Digital Production:STN is a Social Media Marketing Agency trusted by the largest Sports & Entertainment properties in the world.https://stndigital.com   FOLLOW STN DIGITAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNDigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stndigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNDigital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stn-...

  On this episode we were joined by Kevin DeShazo, CEO at Fieldhouse Media, which helps college athletes, coaches and administrators be better on social media. He wrote a book called Leadership Interrupted, and he is also a part of Culture Wins, where he helps teams create championship level culture.  Today's episode is all about the team. You're only as good as the people who surround you and you're all in together for at least 40 hours every single week. We picked Kevin's brain on what a good culture should look like and what are some different leadership tactics that can make you and your team more efficient.  "You need to have self awareness as a leader, and know your strengths and your weaknesses. If you can know more about yourself you'll know more about how your leadership is being interpreted by your team and you grow and improve on that." FOLLOW THE GUEST, Kevin DeShazoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/ Twitter: @KevinDeShazoIG: @KevinDeShazo FOLLOW THE HOST, David Brickley:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjbrick... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yZbmTvJfjY8h79Wpm49Zw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brickley/ FOLLOW THE SHOW:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BizOfSocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsocial/ An STN Digital Production:STN is a Social Media Marketing Agency trusted by the largest Sports & Entertainment properties in the world.https://stndigital.com   FOLLOW STN DIGITAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNDigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stndigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNDigital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stn-...

With the dawn of a new college sports season, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin tackle the importance of starting a season strong and preparing to commit to a strong workplace culture over the long haul. Making your leadership personal and giving your team a concrete vision for why what they do will help them internalize your mission. And it's also worth taking a few minutes to be thankful for working in this industry.

In the first of a series on popular leadership axioms, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin evaluate the premise that "How we do anything is how we do everything." A recent blog post by Ryan Holiday prompts the conversation and leads to a discussion on what's really important to focus on.

"You've gotta have the humility to take direction...but that doesn't mean you don't get to lead." Leadership Starts With Being Able To Lead Yourself Kevin wrote a best-selling book on, “Leadership Interrupted.” He founded Fieldhouse Media to help college athletes, coaches and administrators be better on social media, and he’s helping leaders and teams create championship culture with Culture Wins, a division of GiANT Worldwide. He has presented and spoken on more than 180 college campuses and national conventions over the past 8 years. He’s been quoted by places like ESPN, The New York Times and USA Today. Kevin is fueled by coffee, reads a lot of books and runs a lot of miles. He lives in OKC with his incredible wife Megan, and three boys Gabe, Noah and Asher. In this episode, Nick and Camala talk with Kevin DeShazo, founder of Fieldhouse Media, about guiding college athletes and coaches to be intentional when building their personal brand on social media, and how leadership always starts with being able to lead yourself. You will hear wisdom from Kevin on the following: What are the keys to creating a high performing/ winning team? How can we be good leaders in a culture that is so busy? What can athletes and coaches be doing now to build their social media platforms? Learn all about Kevin and the key elements of being a great leader. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow Kevin on Twitter Listen to The Leadership Minute Learn more about Kevin HOW TO LISTEN iTunes Youtube Others Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Ask a question on Messenger. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really do help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or download our mobile app. Special thanks to Kevin DeShazo for joining me this week. Until next time!

After a lengthy delay, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin return with a conversation on effecting and adapting through change in the workplace. The only thing most of us can count on is the inevitability of change. Great leaders are able to create change and lead their teams through it. And sometimes change comes in the form of a career move or organizational change in which we might have to deal with transition. Kevin & Mark tackle both these topics in the latest episode.

This week's guest on The Secrets to Winning is Kevin DeShazo. Kevin is the best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, and founder of Fieldhouse Media. He is a sought-after speaker, having presented on over 80 college campuses as well as a regular presenter at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. He has also been quoted on ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal, and a variety of other national and local media outlets. Kevin is also the founder of Culture Wins Championships, helping leaders in the sports industry build a championship culture with their team.

Kevin DeShazo wrote a best-selling book on leadership. He founded Fieldhouse Media to help college athletes, coaches and administrators be better on social media. He’s helping leaders and teams create a championship culture with his project Culture Wins, He’s presented and spoken on more than 180 college campuses and national conventions over the past 8 years. Kevin has been quoted by places like ESPN, The New York Times and USA Today. He drinks a lot of coffee, reads a lot of books and runs a lot of miles. Kevin discusses social media education, leadership, publishing books, his travel across the country, running and more. Check out his new project at Giant.tv and if you sign up with his link -- https://www.giant.tv/kevindeshazo, you can get a free trial period. Follow Kevin DeShazo on Twitter - @KevinDeShazo

Kevin Deshazo is a speaker, author, and consultant that helps people to get better. He teaches students about how to better use social media and also helps leaders and teams create championship cultures! I highly recommend you check him out! You can find him on Twitter @KevinDeShazo or his website deshazo.me! You can find BetterU on all social media @BetterUShow and feel free to share with anyone you think could benefit from it! Thank you! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/betterushow)

Best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, Kevin DeShazo is the founder of Fieldhouse Media. He is a sought after speaker, having presented on over 80 campuses as well is a regular presenter at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. He has also been quoted on ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal and a variety of other national and local media outlets. Kevin is also the founder of Culture Wins Championships, helping leaders in the sports industry build a championship culture with their team. Kevin was also honored as an Innovator of the Year for FieldTrack, our web-based platform that monitors social media activity of student-athletes and coaches. Oklahoma City is home for Kevin along with his wife Megan and their three boys, Gabe, Noah and Asher. In today’s episode, we discuss: What practical tips coaches need to know about social media How student-athletes can use social media as a tool Why his new book "Leadership Interrupted" is different than other leadership books Website: www.FieldhouseMedia.net Website for Book: www.LeadershipInterrupted.com Twitter: @KevinDeShazo Instagram: @KevinDeshazo Fieldhouse Twitter: @FieldhouseMedia Culture Wins Twitter: @CultureWins   Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo Facebook: Facebook.com/fieldhousemedia Click Here to visit Fieldhouse Media's YouTube channel. Books by Kevin DeShazo ... Leadership Interrupted: Daily Inspiration To Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes in a Digital Generation Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Tim Elmore (Growing Leaders) - Episode 070 Tony Gaskins, Jr. (Motivational Speaker) - Episode 057 Alicia Jessop (Founding Sports) - Episode 047 Daniel Hare (All-Star Leader Podcast) - Episode 037 Jeremie Kubicek (GiANT Worldwide) - Episode 017 Betsy Butterick (Communication Specialist and NCRC Speaker) - Episode 013 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice.    

Dr. Renae Myles, Sr. Assoc. AD, COO & SWA at Winthrop, visits with @TaiMBrown to discuss the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) events at the upcoming 2018 NACDA Convention. Myles discusses important aspects of the MOAA Symposium including speakers such as Kevin DeShazo and Arne Duncan. She also goes into detail on how convention attendees can maximize their return on investment with emphasis on follow-up notes to speakers and reporting to supervisors on the takeaways from the conference.

It's Booster time! In this special After 9 interview of Kevin DeShazo we learn about what it means to take a passion and turn it into a profession. Though not a youth minister in the traditional sense, Kevin DeShazo of Fieldhouse Media has worked with thousands of students and parents about responsible social media use. Learn more about Kevin and social media use in youth ministry http://ymb.rocks/123Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

For Episode 24, Taylor is joined by Kevin DeShazo. Kevin shares his thoughts on how early to start with social media education for students, trends he's seeing with students athletes in college, his new book Leadership Interrupted and if he were an Administrator how he would approach the conversation around social media with staff and students. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Kevin! Kevin DeShazo is the founder of Fieldhouse Media and a partner at Culture Wins Championships (the sports division of GiANT Worldwide). He is passionate about helping people believe they have a story worth telling and helping to unlock the potential of everyday leaders. He has coached hundreds of leaders across a variety of industries, helping them transform their leadership, their teams, and their families. Over the last several years, he has become a sought-after speaker in the sports landscape, having presented on more than 130 college campuses and at national conventions and conferences. He has appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN.com, The New York Times, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal, Forbes and a number of other national and local media platforms. He calls Oklahoma City home, along with his wife, Megan, and their three boys, Gabe, Noah and Asher. Connect with Kevin: https://twitter.com/KevinDeShazo https://twitter.com/fieldhousemedia http://www.leadershipinterrupted.com/

In Episode 17 of The Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin continue their series on the role of the modern athletics director with a conversation with Seminole State College AD Kurt Esser. Kurt just finished his first year as AD after 15 years at Nevada and New Mexico, to fulfill a lifelong goal of being an athletics director. We talk about the challenges of being a first-time athletics director and some of his guiding principles.

In Episode 16, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin continue a series of conversations with college sports leaders over the role of the Athletics Director now and in the future. This week's guest is Arkansas Sr. Associate AD Chris Freet.

In Episode 15, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin debut their first interview in a series of conversations with college sports leaders over the role of the Athletics Director now and in the future. This week's guest is Washington Associate AD Carter Henderson.

Your influence among those around you can make or break a career, but are you thinking enough about what goes into that? What about your blind spots. Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin dive into the elements of influence in this episode of the Sports Leadership Podcast.

Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin tackle change in the workplace. How do you adjust to a new leader in your organization? What if YOU are the new leader? There are practical and easy steps to take in either position, but you need to be intentional.

Kevin DeShazo and Mark A. Hodgkin discuss the importance of rest and recovery to productivity. Kevin outlines the five gears of personal behavior and how and when to shift among them. The Sports Leadership Podcast focuses on becoming the best sports professional possible.

Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin debut their brand-new podcast, The Sports Leadership Podcast. These two industry professionals will explore the world of sports business and how to be a better leader.

Kevin shares his insights on student-athletes and social media, how to identify and use the five leadership voices, downsides to our Pioneer culture and leadership style, and the importance of maintaining our leadership mindset when we leave work and go home.   Bio (Full bio): Author of iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes of a Digital Generation, Kevin DeShazo is the founder of Fieldhouse Media. He is a sought after speaker, having presented on over 80 campuses and is a regular presenter at conferences and conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. He has been quoted on ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal and is a contributor to Sporting News. Kevin is also the founder of Fieldhouse Leadership, raising the capacity of leaders in collegiate athletics. Oklahoma City is home for Kevin along with his wife and three boys. Interview Questions: (Breaking News on NLRB instruction to private colleges re: social media) They cannot restrict their student-athletes from social media Cannot restrict their access to the media Referred to the student-athletes as employees – this is BIG This reversed policies that schools have which prevent and punish student-athletes for certain social media posts or even banning social media altogether revents requirements of student-athletes to turn over login usernames and passwords Interesting moving forward re: employment status Schools usually have these guidelines for a good reason; they are typically looking to help keep the student-athletes out of trouble Why don't you take a few minutes and take our audience into your journey, and how you got where you are today. Background in healthcare staffing Became frustrated with corporate America Noticed as the industry was changing how his colleagues spent a ton of time on Facebook; saw potential in using Facebook for a recruiting tool within their company; it worked! Got hooked on Twitter immediately Left his job and started his own healthcare staffing company; it did not go well On the side, was doing social media consulting Noticed how student-athletes were having a tough time using social media; always getting in trouble Finally a friend told him he should go fix it Went for it five years ago without a single college athletics contact Now been on over 100 campuses; trains coaches and staff in addition to the student-athletes in all student-athletes KEY: not just learning how not to make mistakes on social media, but rather how can you use it for your benefit What is Fieldhouse Media and Fieldhouse Leadership, and what do you do on a day-to-day basis? FieldHouse Media – Social media firm; how/why to use social media well; to stop using it inappropriately does not mean they are using it well FieldHouse Leadership – was an email service at the start; a way to challenge/encourage athletic department administrators Jeremie Kubicek – Giant Worldwide Be a leader people want to follow What are the most common leadership issues university athletic departments are struggling with? Pioneer Culture/Leader – futurist; strategic thinker; military style thinker; visionaries; the downside is it can be win-at-all-costs; can be a dominating personality and can shut other voices out; many people under this leadership will feel misunderstood; so the goal may be achieved, but at too high a cost Insecurity – people constantly feel like they need to prove themselves to someone; lots of comparison to others; leads to burnout; What have you found to be the most effective techniques or tools to help them work through those issues? Lots of visual tools Support Challenge Matrix [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="792"] (Support Challenge Matrix from FieldHouse Leadership and GiANT Worldwide)[/caption] What kind of culture are you creating? Leave the room and have your staff place you. Most are Dominator or Protector Under stress, culture trumps strategy all day every day; important to develop culture and challenge in good times, it will last through stressful times as well Talk about the five leadership voices. What are those and why are they important? Builds off of Myers-Briggs; simplifies Pioneer – futurist/military/strategic Nurturer – caretaker/champion relational harmony/impact on people Guardian – champion of logic/systems; is the structure and money there to execute? Is this even necessary? Creative – champion of innovation/can see opportunities and threats/struggle with status quo/can often have a hard time explaining what's in their head Connector – Champion of relationships/collaboration/branding/passionate salesperson If you can understand you natural voice and where you struggle, it will help you communicate with others We need every voice! 73% of people are nurturers are guardians; means most people don't want to move forward; keep things as they are; that has to factor in when leading people through change and into the future You tweeted recently that “too many leaders do a 180 once they are in a position of power.” What do you mean by that and how can we prevent it? When we're trying to move up the ladder, we have humility and want to serve; we realize we have to go above/beyond to get to the next step When we get there, now we want to be served; now we have power and we're for ourselves instead Leaders burnout or undermine their positions because of this People don't want to follow leaders who are for themselves Book recommendation: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday What advice do you have for young professionals who are striving to be better leaders or maybe even trying to get that first opportunity to lead? Lead now! Don't wait for a title! Lead yourself; be the leader now that you would want Treat people around you the way you would as the leader Prohibition v. inhibition: who is stopping you from leading now? How do you approach leadership within your family? How, if at all, does it differ from the way you lead in your company? Being intentional Leadership is not a professional thing; it's not something you leave at the office when you come home to your role as husband/wife/father/mother Have a vision for how you want your family and your kids to be, and put structures in place to make that happen; hope is not a strategy What habits have been key to your success? Networking – in the best sense of the word; he likes to meet people and help people; wanting to genuinely serve people; has served him well Scheduling detail time in the day – not a strength, so something that must be addressed with structure Where can people go to learn more about you or Fieldhouse Media/Leadership? @kevindeshazo on Twitter @fieldhousemedia @fieldhousedaily Fieldhousemedia.net Fieldhouseleadership.co Fivevoices.com (free assessment) kevin@fieldhousemedia.net         

On this week's episode, we recap the #SportsConf discussion about the Rise of the Millenials: Best Practices in Engaging Today's Fan in the Feed with a great panel Jayne Bussman-Wise, Kash Razzagh, Kevin DeShazo, Patrick Cassidy and Valerie De La Rosa. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/rise-of-the-millennials-sportsconf/

Fieldhouse Media has been one of the companies that has been working with college athletic departments in terms of social media education, monitoring and brand protection. Kevin DeShazo talks about some of the ways that college athletic directors can protect their department through social media initiatives such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. DeShazo isn’t really a fan of the adoption of Snapchat, and discusses its possible pluses and potential failings, both for the athletic department and the end user. DeShazo covers various points of entry for social media into how to draw fans to games as well as ensure that what is said on those platforms by student-athletes and coaches is consistent with the department’s brand message. Twitter: @KevinDeShazo  

Education is the theme of this edition of High School Football America as host Jeff Fisher talks about nutrition and social media when it comes to student-athletes. Fisher talks with Lubbock High School (Texas) head coach Jason Strunk and his assistant coach Neal Tull about the team's cutting-edge nutrition program for their players, then he discusses the Do's and Don'ts for student-athletes on social media with Kevin DeShazo of Fieldhouse Media. For more info, go to highschoolfootballamerica.com.