Episodes
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Embracing Change and Thriving in Transition with James D. Rodriguez
Harrison and James Rodriguez discuss the importance of selfless leadership, continuous learning, and skill development for personal and professional growth, with a focus on adapting to new roles and technologies. They emphasize the significance of embracing change, taking risks, and improving...
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Leadership Lessons to Rise Quickly to Fortune 250 CEO, Tom Quinlan
Harrison and Tom Quinlan, CEO RR Donnelley, discuss Tom's career trajectory, preparation and execution in both sports and business, leadership, ethical practices, recruiting students from colleges, managing successful younger employees, the importance of fairness and consistency in the workplace,...
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NCAA Football National Champion, Coach Mack Brown
In this episode, I talk with Hall of Fame College Football Coach Mack Brown about the modern sports landscape and how we can best serve todays athletes. After honing his coaching skills at Southern Mississippi, Memphis State, Iowa State & LSU, Brown earned his first head coaching position at...
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Leadership Lessons from the 12th SMA Jack Tilley
This episode features the 12th Sergeant Major of the US Army, Jack Tilley, discussing a lifetime of leadership lessons learned based on his book Soldier for Life. A career soldier Sergeant Major Tilley held many leadership positions within the department of the army and the unified command...
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Christine Dorfler, NFL CFO- Leadership Strategies from Sports in Professional and Family Life
Harrison and Christine Dorfler, CFO of the NFL, discuss the formative role of sports in shaping their leadership skills, with Christine emphasizing the importance of humility, confidence, and adaptability. They also explore the importance of leadership skills in the business world, the power of...
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Florent Groberg- Medal of Honor Leadership Lessons
In this episode Florent "Flo" Groberg reflects on leadership lessons learned as a young athlete from his early coaches which ultimately shaped his heroic military career that resulted in receiving the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest award for military valor in action Flo deployed…
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Dr. Ben Freakley - Power of Thoughts
In this episode, we discuss the concept of thoughts and the power we choose to give them. And sometimes we make them VERY powerful. Dr. Ben Freakly shares his perspective on the subject from his extensive experience and knowledge base. Dr. Ben Freakley is the CEO and founder of…
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Kristin Noto Live E.P.I.C
Kristin Noto, the author of the book Live E.P.I.C Excellence Personified In Character, discusses her secrets to happiness and fulfillment through 7 virtues. This discussion explores and challenges these virtues to help discover peace and happiness within ourselves and those we coach.
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Shawn Springs NFL to Data and Technology CEO
In this episode, Shawn Springs and I revisit old football memories and leadership lessons which paved the way for him become the Founder and CEO of Windpact, a successful materials data and technology company. Shawn was a top national football recruit leaving high school, which led to an...
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Patricia Collins- Perspective and Perception
In this Episode we speak with Colonel Patricia Collins who served in the U.S. Army as a Communications Officer for 24 years. In 2006, after returning from Iraq, she was struck by a car while bicycling to work. Her injury left her as a below knee amputee, but did not affect her military…
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Killer Chick & Soup- Campbell Family Coaching
In this episode we discuss everyday coaching with Retired Air Force Veterans, Scott (AKA Soup) and Kim Campbell (AKA Killer Chick) who have been married for 25 years after meeting at the US Airforce Academy. Soup is a retired Air Force fighter pilot with 25 years of service, where he attained the...
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Marnie Schneider- Gameday in the USA
In this Episode we talk with Marnie Schneider about the role sports play in the development of young Americans nationwide. Marnie comes from a prestigious sports family that greatly impacted her success. She is the granddaughter of Leonard Tose, former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles who also...
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Akili King- Resilience and Redemption
Akili King, originally from Jackson, MS received an appointment to West Point where he played football for 3 years before leaving to attend Oregon State. He excelled at Oregon State and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent. After training camp, he was cut by the team and enlisted...
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US Army MG (Ret.) Mark O'Neil
In this episode we discuss Leadership with retired US Army Major General Mark O'Neil who last served as the commander of U.S. Army Alaska. He previously served as Special Mission Unit Commander. He has participated in numerous combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mark has earned several...
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CSM(Ret) US Army Gretchen Evans- UNBROKEN
In this Episode we discuss the delusion of disability and the reality of mixed abilities with (Ret.) US Army Command Sergeants Major Gretchen Evans. Gretchen was a successful senior military intelligence analyst and paratrooper, operating in several high tempo and dangerous missions around the...
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Rob Lively President TRX Elite
In this Episode we discuss life and leadership coaching Philosophy with (Ret.) US Army Command Sergeants Major Rob Lively. Rob retired after 28 years of military service, as the Command Sergeants Major of a Special Missions Unit within The United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort...
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Terry Maki
In this Episode we reflect on a life of service through military and sports with the legendary US Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. Terry Maki. Maki wrestled for two years and played football for four at the US Air Force Academy. In wrestling, he won the Western Athletic Conference heavyweight title…
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Mike Pollak NFL Player and Football Coach
In this episode Coach Mike Pollak and I discuss the latest evolution of coaching sports and explore the benefits of the sacrifice of sport. Pollak played 7 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Carolina Panthers. Prior to being…
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Col. (Ret.) Christopher Plamp US Air Force Leader-Followership
In this episode we discuss the concept of Leader followership with US Air Force Retired Colonel Christopher Plamp who's call sign is Sponge. Sponge was an Air Force Command Pilot, flight instructor, and evaluator, primarily flying the A-10 Warthog and the MQ-1B Unmanned Predator. He was an A-10...
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Matt Stevens The Honor Foundation
In this Episode we speak with Matt Stevens who is the CEO of the Honor Foundation, a non-profit company that prepares and assists special operators in their transition from the military to the civilian workforce. Matt transitioned from the U.S. Navy in July 2017 after serving for 26 years as a...
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Adam Silva
In this episode we explore leadership, coaching and parenting with my good friend Adam Silva. Coach Silva currently serves as Director of Player Development for Jacksonville University Men's and Women's Lacrosse and is a certified executive coach. Adam played lacrosse and graduated from US Army...
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Chevy Cook
In this Episode we discuss Human Development and Organizational Success with LTC Chevy Cook of the US Army. Chevy co-founded the nonprofit organization Military Mentors and recently earned a PhD in Human Development from Tufts University. He also holds Master's Degrees in Leadership Development...
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Geb Zurburg
In this episode we discuss coaching in education with renowned educator and long-time friend Gebhardt John Zurburg IV. Geb has a Master's in Education from the College of New Jersey and has served as an educator in the NJ Public School System for 17 years. He has received numerous teaching awards...
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JC Glick
In this Episode we discuss leadership and culture with Retired Lieutenant Col. JC Glick. JC served in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer for 20 years, primarily in Special Operations and Special Missions Units with more than 11 combat tours. Since retiring from the military, JC has brought his...
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Tony Mandarich- Coaching Through Addiction
Tony Mandarich played football at Michigan State and then was drafted by the NFL Green Bay Packers as the second overall pick in the 1989 draft. At the time, he was considered the best offensive lineman prospect ever. Tony made the cover of Sports Illustrated as the Big Bulk, and then after a...
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Kyle Lamb- Amazing Grays and Killing
In this episode we sit down with Kyle Lamb and discuss how humans handle killing and how to coach through it. Sergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb spent over 21 years in the United States Army, with over 15 of that in 1st SFOD-D Delta Force. He has participated in many conflicts, Desert Storm,...
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Joe Ross of Higher Echelon
In this episode we speak with Dr. Joe Ross (Ret. US Army) who is the President and Founder of HigherEchelon and creator of the Resilient and Adaptable Leader Methodology. Joe has a PhD in Organization Psychology and has tenured expertise in developing high performance in teams and companies. Dr....
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Jen Block Executive Director of Athletics USAFA
In this episode we speak with the US Air Force Academy Executive Director of Athletics, Jen Block. Jen is a decorated former Air Force officer, director, squadron commander, staff officer, executive officer, combat veteran of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM ,and fully qualified level III contracting...
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Liam Collins Leadership from Special Forces and Beyond
This episode we discuss leadership with Col. Liam Collins retired from the US Army. Liam earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering (aerospace) from the United States Military Academy, and a Master in Public Affairs and PhD from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at...
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Coach Tony Coaxum
Coach Tony Coaxum played football at Army West Point, served in the US Army and then returned to coach at his alma mater. He went on to coach for the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos where he won Super Bowl 50. He is currently the Head Football Coach at Bluefield State College in West...
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Leadership Ladder with CSM Ret. Mike Hall
In this episode, we discuss with Mike Hall how leadership skills change and evolve as you progress up the leadership ladder. Mike is a retired Command Sergeant Major and a decorated combat veteran with over 34 years of service to the US Army and Special Operations. He retired from active duty in...
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Dr. Shauna Springer- Warrior
Dr. Shauna "Doc" Springer is known for pop-culture and mainstream insights in psychology and interpersonal relationships, affecting all people, originating from what she has gleaned from two decades of work at the extremes. Dr. Springer is a graduate of Harvard University and is one of the…
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John Villanueva on Technique
John Villanueva retired from the US Army, became a successful entrepreneur, a consultant on foreign affairs, a collegiate teacher, a husband, and a father. John sits on the Advisory Board of Soldiers to Sidelines. In this episode we discuss the concept of technique in leadership, coaching and...
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General (Ret.) John Michel USAF
The following is a recorded conversation I had with Retired Brigadier General John Michel of the US Airforce in preparation for my book The Everyday Coach. This is a raw unscripted and authentic revelation on how coaching fits into leadership in sports, business and the military. General Michel...
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General George Casey Jr. Military Leadership to Coaching
This podcast episode features General George Casey JR, a retired 4 star General who served 41 years in the United States Army. He rose to the highest position possible within the US Army as the 36th Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff from April 2007 to 2011, Casey led what is arguably the world's...
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Gregg Williams
This episode is a recorded conversation I had with Gregg Williams in preparation for the production of our book, The Everyday Coach. Coach Williams is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the NY Jets and has coached in the NFL for 30 years. Over the past three decades, Williams has served as...
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Col. Greg Gadson- Patience and Process
In this episode, we get the opportunity to hear a unique and wise perspective on leadership from Ret. Col. Greg Gadson. Col. Gadson played outside LB at West Point and went on to serve the U.S. Army for more than 20 years in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge,...
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Matt Doherty
In this episode we will learn from the vast experience of the famous basketball coach Matt Doherty. For those who don't know much about Coach Doherty, let me give you a quick overview about Matt's history in leadership and coaching. First of all, he was captain of the University of North Carolina...
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Martin Rooney Coach to Coach
Martin Rooney and Harrison Bernstein discuss revelations in the art of coaching based on decades fo shared experience. Martin is husband, a father of 4 daughters, a strength and conditioning coach, an entrepreneur, and a best-selling author. It is impossible to list all of the professional…
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Harrison Bernstein's Everyday Coach
Each episode features prominent leaders in professional sports, big business, and the US military discussing secret insights into their leadership/coaching approach to work and everyday life.
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Each episode features prominent leaders in professional sports, big business, and the US military discussing secret insights into their leadership/coaching approach to work and everyday life.
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