Ep 01 | Jordan Montgomery | The Art of Encouragement

In this conversation, Mike O'Connell and Jordan Montgomery discuss the importance of the backstage, the journey from success to failure, and the role of identity and vulnerability in personal growth. They explore the concept of asking the right questions and taking ownership of one's actions. They also emphasize the transformative power of pain and the need to trust in God's plan. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, humility, and faith in navigating life's challenges. In this conversation, Jordan Montgomery shares his personal journey of overcoming failure and finding hope. He emphasizes the importance of not allowing failure to define us but to use it as a teacher for growth. Jordan also discusses the power of effective communication and the need to make people feel seen and known. He encourages authenticity and shares the impact it can have on others. Overall, this conversation highlights the importance of building upon a strong foundation, embracing setbacks as setups for comebacks, and leading with authenticity and effective communication. Chapters 00:00 | Introduction and Purpose of the Show 09:03 | Importance of the Backstage 13:37 | Jordan's Journey from the Penthouse to the Outhouse 14:06 | Taking Ownership and Asking the Right Question 16:11 | The Role of Identity and Pride 20:06 | God's Work in Dark Seasons 21:16 | Building Upon a Foundation 22:22 | Setbacks as Setups for Comebacks 23:21 | The Importance of Being Seen and Known 25:24 | Practical Ways to Make People Feel Seen and Known 29:26 | The Power of Effective Communication 32:14 | The Importance of Feedback in Communication 34:57 | The Challenge of Authenticity 40:19 | Being Most Effective When Most Authentic 46:45 | The Impact of Authenticity 50:41 | Connecting with Jordan Montgomery Connect with Jordan Montgomery Follow Jordan on Instagram Visit Montgomery Companies Website Purchase Jordan's Book: The Art of Encouragement Connect with Mike O'Connell Follow Mike on Instagram Follow Mike on LinkedIn Visit Mike's Website