Purpose and Performance Podcast with Jonathan McKinnies
by Jonathan McKinnies
There are two goals that all people should aspire to achieve in life: understand our purpose and improve our performance. The first goal will naturally cause the second goal to develop: First, We need to strive to gain fulfillment in life by having a better understanding of our purpose in a multitude of areas such as our relationships and our careers. As we better understand our purpose and take steps to reach our higher potential we will naturally focus on improving our performance in these various areas. Join Jonathan as he seeks to motivate and encourage his listeners to grow, develop and be transformed as leaders.
Episodes
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Leading - Being willing to lead yourself and others - Interview with South Bend Schools CFO, Kareemah Fowler
Leadership and growth go hand in hand. The mark of a true leader is not that you have grown to a certain level in life, when you seemingly have all the answers or when you have achieved a specific job title. Among many characteristics, one mark of a true leader is when one humbly takes...
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Building - Dedicated to Improvement - Interview with Matt Schrock VP of DJ construction
Vice President of DJ Construction, Matt Schrock knows a thing or two about building, but it's more about people than it is about edifices. In this interview Matt and Jonathan talk about the lessons Matt learned that helped build him into the leader he is today and the importance of building…
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Commiting - The Importance and Struggles of "Just Doing It"-Interview with Brian Stanley - Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual
Committing to your craft, to others and fulfilling your purpose is difficult, especially when you are starting your career. Wealth Management Advisor, Brian Stanley with Northwestern Mutual shares his insight on what it takes to survive in a career that has an over 80% attrition rate. Brian also...
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Trying - Taking Action, Embracing Opportunity and Making Tough Decisions with Deborah Sturges
In this episode Jonathan had the opportunity to interview the President and CEO of Hallmark Home Mortgage, which happens to be the company he works for. In this episode Deborah explains the lessons learned when she worked on the farm as a child and what it took to reach the level she is at today....
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Connecting - The importance of maintaining personal connection - Interview with Kyle O'Connor
Alpha Dog Agency Owner and South Bend Beat Podcaster, Kyle OConnor knows the importance of developing local community connections and maintaining personal relationships. In this episode, Kyle shares his thoughts on how an individual and business can connect with others using the platforms we have...
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Learning and being Teachable - Teacher and formal SB Mayoral Candidate shares his thoughts on the subject
"You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great." Zig Ziglar. This is not an episode on politics, but this is an episode on what it takes to start and to truly learn. If anyone knows what it takes to learn it is a military veteran, school teacher and a person who has no...
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Growing - The Pain and Progress - Interview with Senior One Co-founder - Kyle Bossung
Personal and professional growth requires taking action and being willing to step out of one's comfort zone. In this episode, Kyle Bossung, co-founder of Senior One Care shares the stages of growth that he had to face as a business owner and in his personal life. If we are to succeed and maintain...
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Serving - Finding Purpose in Focusing on Others- Interview with Pastor Canneth Lee
"Well done thou good and faithful servant". That's what all should aspire to hear at the conclusion of this life. The importance of serving cannot be overstated. Serving and focusing on others brings fulfillment and lasting purpose to one's life, and Pastor Canneth Lee shares his thoughts on the...
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Listening...Really Listening - John Horsley- Vice President of Oaklawn shares his thoughts on the subject
In this episode, Jonathan had the privilege of interviewing John Horsley, Vice President of Adult & Addiction Services at Oaklawn. John recently started a recovery church program at CTA church and helps minister to the community in many incredible ways. One of the ways John helps minister to…
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Small Choices - Fall 2019 Season Kickoff Episode with Jonathan McKinnies
"You are one decision away from changing your life forever". Pastor and leader, Craig Groeschel is right. The choices you make today will create a great future for you or set you up for failure. In this first episode of the fall 2019 season Jonathan talks about what keeps a person from taking...
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014 - The 3 Pillars of a Successful Team - Interview with local leader, Brian Pawlowski
Jonathan had the opportunity to sit down with local leader and all-around excellent guy, Brian Pawlowski. Brian Pawlowski is a wealth of knowledge. Brian is a USMC veteran, former Deputy Chief of Staff for South Bend Mayor, Pete Buttigieg and he also was an important part of the campaign that...
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013 - Is your Attitude Hurting or Helping the Situation? Interview with Metropolitan Title Branch Manager and Partner, Scott Catanzarite
In this interview, Scott shares how he has been able to develop as a leader in sales and management. Scott has been able to go from a sales person in a totally different industry to a leader in a thriving title company, with no industry experience. Scott shares his top 3 non-negotiable goals for...
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012 - Maintaining your Commitment to your Cause- Interview with David St. Clair
The most important component to achieving success in life and business is somehow finding a way to maintain your commitment to your cause. As the owner of St. Clair Development, being a successful Realtor and performing at a high level as a college athlete, our guest, David St. Clair knows a…
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011 - Having a Championship Mindset with Dr. Amber Selking
How do you develop a championship mindset? What are the common mental struggles that even successful people have? What sets high achievers apart from the rest? Dr. Amber Selking, Founder of the Selking Performance Group answers these very questions in this episode. Dr. Selking is known for…
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010 - Success in Work and Family - Steven Smith and Vanessa Cooreman-Smith Interview
How do you build and maintain a successful and flourishing business while at the same time raising your children and having a fulfilling marriage? The age-old struggle is real for most aspiring professionals: How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? Jonathan had the opportunity to sit…
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009 - Interview with Daniel Degraphenreed - Millennial Mindset and Misconceptions
23-year old "Millennial" Daniel Degraphenreed sat down with Jonathan and shared his thoughts on why the millennial generation has hope, what their mindsets are and how he has been able to break the mold. Daniel shares his story of success and what others need to do in order to see the desired...
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008 - Interview with Laurie LaDow – Being Brave
In this episode, Jonathan interviews community leader and top producing Realtor, Laurie LaDow. Inspired by the Annie F. Downs book, “100 Days to Brave”, Laurie discusses how she has been able to grow and positively influence others on many platforms by implementing the mantra of being brave and...
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007 - Creating a Success Focused Mindset: Interview with Kyle Ingle
In this episode, guest, Kyle Ingle shares some incredible lessons learned on how to create a success focused mindset in life and business. Kyle is a happily married father of 2 boys (with one on the way), Army veteran, successful business owner and nutrition coach. What better way to start off…
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006 - Massive Success Plan for 2019 - The Compound Effect
In this episode, Jonathan touches on the incredible power we have access to by implementing the simple strategies found in Darren Hardy's book "The Compound Effect". It doesn't take massive and life altering changes to have tangible growth and success. Just as doing the wrong things in a…
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005 - Interview with Michael Patton: Leading and Connecting with others
In this episode, Jonathan had the privilege of interviewing Michael Patton; influential community leader, pastor, Air Force Veteran, father and husband. Michael expertly breaks down some of the most important characteristics one must have in order to be an effective leader. Michael also shares…
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004 - Sean Wiley (aka Big Perm): How to overcome struggles and help others along the way
I had the pleasure of interviewing Michiana Radio Personality Sean Wiley (aka Big Perm) from U93. I have had the opportunity to know Sean on and off the air and he has kept a great attitude and shown a pattern of positivity. In this episode we talk about some struggles he has faced, how he...
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003 - The Law of Authenticity - Go-Giver - Law #4
The most successful people are genuine and authentic. You can learn all the sales techniques and tactics to grow your influence this world has to offer but you will never have sustained success if you aren't genuine. In this episode Jonathan touches on the Law of Authenticity found in the book…
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002 - Go Giver Law #1
In this episode, Jonathan dives into one of his favorite books the Go Giver and unpacks law #1.
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001 - Purpose and Performance Intro Episode
In this intro episode, Jonathan lays the ground work for future episodes and shares a little bit of his story.
About this show
There are two goals that all people should aspire to achieve in life: understand our purpose and improve our performance. The first goal will naturally cause the second goal to develop: First, We need to strive to gain fulfillment in life by having a better understanding of our purpose in a multitude of areas such as our relationships and our careers. As we better understand our purpose and take steps to reach our higher potential we will naturally focus on improving our performance in these various areas. Join Jonathan as he seeks to motivate and encourage his listeners to grow, develop and be transformed as leaders.
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